Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Client / Employer
Occupop
Job reference
d4de75fd7b6826b2aed08e9b23bb3c8b
Job posted
20.05.2026
Overview
We are launching a major recruitment campaign for experienced Investment Analysts to support how we invest, advise and deliver for our Partner Funds as the LGPS landscape changes through the government’s Fit for the Future reforms.
LGPS Central manages over £45 billion in assets on behalf of eight Local Government Pension Funds and is committed to responsible investment across every asset class.
Our Partner Funds
- Cheshire Pension Fund
- Derbyshire Pension Fund
- Leicestershire Pension Fund
- Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
- Shropshire Pension Fund
- Staffordshire Pension Fund
- West Midlands Pension Fund
- Worcestershire Pension Fund
Why Now
Fit for the Future strengthens expectations around pooling, governance, transparency and strategic asset allocation. We are building analyst capacity across nine asset‑class buckets to support stronger decision making and value for money.
Investment Analyst Opportunities
- Equities, Fixed Income
- Private Markets & Real Assets (Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Global Property & Natural Capital)
- Local Investments
- Alternatives
- Investment Risk
- Responsible Investment and Stewardship
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high‑quality research and analysis to support investment decisions across your asset‑class bucket.
- Support manager research, selection and ongoing monitoring, including operational due diligence where required.
- Build and maintain investment papers, committee materials and reporting that is clear, evidence‑based and decision‑ready.
- Analyse performance, risk, exposures and portfolio positioning, turning insights into practical recommendations.
- Embed responsible investment and stewardship considerations into analysis and recommendations.
- Work closely with Portfolio Managers, the Risk team, Responsible Investment and Stewardship colleagues, and external managers and providers.
What We Are Looking For
- Relevant experience in an asset manager, asset owner, consultancy, bank or a similar investment environment.
- Strong analytical capability with the judgement to focus on outcomes, risk and value for money.
- Clear written communication, including the ability to produce concise decision papers.
- A practical understanding of responsible investment factors within investment analysis.
- Completed or progressed towards IMC, CFA or equivalent qualifications, or a clear commitment to professional development.
Developing Your Career with Us
- Broad exposure to asset classes, investment strategies and changing frameworks.
- Support for professional qualifications such as IMC, CFA or equivalent.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Direct engagement with senior leaders and investment committees.
- A clear career progression model rooted in contribution, capability and impact.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Enhanced and generous Pension Scheme.
- 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- 2 days paid volunteering days.
- An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays.
- Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities.
- Welfare and Family‑friendly policies.
- Enhanced pay for new parents.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health & wellbeing support.
- Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
- Hybrid working.
- Company Service Awards.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Company Electric Vehicle Scheme.
Shape the Future of Investing with LGPS Central
If you are an experienced investment analyst who wants the scale of a large platform and the purpose of a public service mission, we would like to hear from you.
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