Investment Analyst - Local Investments

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Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment - where investment meets long term impact.

We’re recruiting a Investment Analyst - Local Investments to join our new Local Investments Team in Wolverhampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the sourcing, research and analysis of investments that support regional prosperity, spanning housing, infrastructure, clean energy, venture capital, SME finance and natural capital.

If you’re analytically minded and motivated by the idea of investing for both financial and local impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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• Support the sourcing, evaluation, and recommendation of local investment opportunities across multiple asset classes.
• Assist in due diligence and financial analysis on target investments, including data gathering, modelling, and report preparation.
• Contribute to the development and management of LGPS Central's local investment fund(s), ensuring alignment with Partner Fund requirements and government objectives.
• Monitor and track the performance of local investments and portfolios, producing timely and accurate reports for senior management and Partner Funds.
• Support the assessment of local economic, social, and environmental impact, helping to evidence the value created by local investments.
• Contribute to the integration of responsible investment principles and local impact considerations within the investment process.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Private Markets, Client & Advisory, Risk & Compliance, Operations) to ensure data accuracy, operational efficiency, and adherence to governance frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records, models, and databases to support reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Assist in preparing materials for the Investment Committee and Private Markets Investment Committee.
• Build productive working relationships with external managers, advisors, and local and combined authorities.
• Contribute to a high-performing, research-driven, and collaborative team culture.

LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.

LGPS Central's Partner Funds are:

The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.

LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.

Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.

• Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022
• Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
• Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023

• Experience or strong interest in private markets or local/regional investment, preferably gained within an asset manager, pension fund, or financial institution.
• Understanding of investment processes across asset classes such as infrastructure, property, venture capital, or impact investing.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including data modelling, valuation, and portfolio analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams.
• Confident communicator, able to present complex information clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Awareness of ESG and Responsible Investment considerations, particularly relating to local or impact-focused investments.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and curiosity.

• Degree level or equivalent

We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:

• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• Welfare and Family friendly policies
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Company Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Electric Vehicle Scheme