Solutions Strategist Analyst Internship (9 Month FTC)

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VN-13066

Fixed Term Contract (inc Secondee)

london

comp

6 June 2019

Preserve and grow market share, AUM and revenues for DB client base across Solutions products and for LGIM as a whole.

The Solutions Group is within LGIM’s Investment team and is responsible for ensuring clients can meet their unique objectives, by creating bespoke client solutions, working across both Distribution and Portfolio Manager teams. 

The Solutions Strategist team of c20 people covers LGIM’s investment areas and all distribution channels (this role will focus on defined benefit pensions including LDI, equity derivatives, FX, cashflow matching, ALM and asset allocation).

 

 

ROLE SUMMARY

Preserve and grow market share, AUM and revenues for DB client base across Solutions products and for LGIM as a whole.

 

Client engagement:

Enhance existing client relationships (including LDI, equity derivative, currency hedging, cashflow matching) to provide a broader Solutions approach leading to better persistency and the ability to cross-sell other capabilities.

Act as investment point of contact for a number of clients and consultant queries including those with LDI, equity derivative, currency hedging, Cashflow Matching

External brand development:

Responsible for driving forward innovative and practical thought leadership, updating and maintaining technical input for collateral relating to presentations, RFPs, fund factsheets and other marketing collateral.

Strategy and business development:

Evolve the business offering and servicing across LGIM to better support our clients (for example LDI reporting, new Dynamic FX offering). This may be implemented through being involved in Strategic projects

Automate and streamline the existing processes conducted by the team

Drive forward a OneLGIM approach by being the link between Investments and the Distribution channels

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas in a logical manner.

Strong problem solving skills

Strong academic/professional qualifications background or experience gained in similar positions.

Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving

Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.

Good numeracy and PC skills

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible committed and self-motivated trainee to join our team.

 

Desirable

Some understanding of Defined Benefit pension scheme’s objectives, the regulations they face and the challenges they need to overcome.

Actuarial or equivalent investments technical background.

Proficient written and oral communication skill communicating well in a team environment and can develop warm client relationships.

 

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, at least 25 days’ holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

About L&G

LGIM is the investment management arm of Legal & General Group, a FTSE 100 company. We are one of Europe’s largest asset managers and a major global investor, with assets under management of £983.3bn* (as at 31 December 2017). Our success has been built by focusing on clients and providing them with services and solutions that meet their needs. We offer strategies across the full spectrum of asset classes, including equities, bonds, property, alternatives and cash, as well as multi-asset strategies tailored to the needs of institutional and retail investors.

LGIM is one of the world’s leading providers of index fund management. We are at the forefront of developments in liability-driven risk management solutions for defined benefit pension schemes, a leading provider of defined contribution solutions and also offer wide range of strategies to help our clients manage their investment objectives. LGIM continues to innovate as markets evolve, building strong relationships with clients including pension scheme, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers and other professional investors.

We understand that our scale brings responsibilities. We play an active role in the companies we invest in, from exercising shareholder voting rights to directly engaging with companies at a board level. By engaging with businesses, we aim to unlock value for investors and shape the future and sustainability of financial markets.

In addition to having a leading position in the UK, we have selectively expanded into new markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US. We believe that translating our capabilities to reflect the needs of our international clients will mean we are well placed to help them achieve their objectives.

*LGIM internal data as at 31 December 2017, including derivative positions and advisory assets. These figures include assets managed by LGIMA, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

About the business area

LGIM manages fixed income, equity, multi-asset, liability-driven investment, property and alternative solutions on behalf of its clients. Located across the globe, our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. In order to meet the complex and evolving investment needs of our clients, we focus on remaining at the forefront of investment product innovation and maintaining our reputation as experts across all asset classes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

About L&G

LGIM is the investment management arm of Legal & General Group, a FTSE 100 company. We are one of Europe’s largest asset managers and a major global investor, with assets under management of £983.3bn* (as at 31 December 2017). Our success has been built by focusing on clients and providing them with services and solutions that meet their needs. We offer strategies across the full spectrum of asset classes, including equities, bonds, property, alternatives and cash, as well as multi-asset strategies tailored to the needs of institutional and retail investors.

LGIM is one of the world’s leading providers of index fund management. We are at the forefront of developments in liability-driven risk management solutions for defined benefit pension schemes, a leading provider of defined contribution solutions and also offer wide range of strategies to help our clients manage their investment objectives. LGIM continues to innovate as markets evolve, building strong relationships with clients including pension scheme, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers and other professional investors.

We understand that our scale brings responsibilities. We play an active role in the companies we invest in, from exercising shareholder voting rights to directly engaging with companies at a board level. By engaging with businesses, we aim to unlock value for investors and shape the future and sustainability of financial markets.

In addition to having a leading position in the UK, we have selectively expanded into new markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US. We believe that translating our capabilities to reflect the needs of our international clients will mean we are well placed to help them achieve their objectives.

*LGIM internal data as at 31 December 2017, including derivative positions and advisory assets. These figures include assets managed by LGIMA, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

About the business area

LGIM manages fixed income, equity, multi-asset, liability-driven investment, property and alternative solutions on behalf of its clients. Located across the globe, our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. In order to meet the complex and evolving investment needs of our clients, we focus on remaining at the forefront of investment product innovation and maintaining our reputation as experts across all asset classes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.