Investment Analyst - Fixed Income

Based in Wolverhampton, the Investment Analyst (Fixed Income) is a core contributor within LGPS Central's Investment function, supporting the delivery of high-quality Fixed Income investment solutions for our Partner Funds. Working alongside experienced Portfolio Managers and the Investment Director (Fixed Income), you will help deliver well-governed, research-driven and responsible investment outcomes that support the long-term objectives of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

'Fit for the Future' is strengthening expectations around pooling, governance, transparency and the role of pools in implementing investment strategy. As LGPS Central continues to expand its investment capabilities, Fixed Income remains a vital building block in Partner Fund portfolios, providing diversification, income generation and risk management across a broad range of market environments. This role offers broad exposure across Fixed Income markets, investment research, portfolio construction and manager oversight within a collaborative and FCA regulated environment.

From day one, you will be involved in meaningful work that directly contributes to the investment outcomes delivered for over one million members across our Partner Funds.

Deliver high-quality research and analysis to support investment decisions across LGPS Central's Fixed Income strategies, including internally managed portfolios and externally delegated mandates.

• Support Portfolio Managers in the analysis, evaluation and monitoring of Fixed Income investments and market opportunities
• Assist in the sourcing, assessment and recommendation of new investment ideas in line with agreed strategies and processes
• Undertake quantitative, qualitative and market analysis and clearly document investment rationale
• Support portfolio construction, implementation activity and ongoing portfolio monitoring
• Assist with the implementation, oversight and maintenance of internally managed funds and external investment mandates

• Contribute to the production of regular portfolio, performance and risk reporting
• Support quarterly and annual reporting for Partner Funds and internal governance forums
• Assist in analysing investment performance, risk metrics and outcomes relative to objectives and benchmarks
• Monitor Fixed Income market sectors and maintain accurate research, datasets and records to support decision making

• Support the integration and maintenance of Responsible Investment considerations across Fixed Income investment activity
• Consider ESG, sustainability and stewardship factors as part of investment analysis, due diligence and ongoing monitoring
• Support the implementation of LGPS Central's Responsible Investment framework within Fixed Income portfolios and mandates
• Work collaboratively with the Responsible Investment team to ensure alignment with firmwide policy and regulatory expectations

• Ensure adherence to LGPS Central's Risk and Compliance Framework throughout all stages of the investment process
• Support transparent, auditable and well-documented investment processes
• Assist with preparation of materials for Investment Committees and other governance forums
• Identify and elevate risks, issues or breaches in a timely and appropriate manner
• Support oversight of portfolios to ensure they operate within agreed mandates, prospectuses and company policies
• Contribute to the manager monitoring, appointment and oversight framework where applicable

• Take ownership of allocated projects, delivering to agreed timelines…