This is a 12 month contract working as part LGIM’s Valuations group, the ideal candidate would be responsible for valuing a number of active and index unitised pooled funds and non-unitised funds on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.  In addition the candidate would also be responsible for an allocation of Institutional Clients which we provide valuations to on a monthly basis.  The role offers in depth knowledge of the Investment Management process and builds upon relationships with Operations, Corporate Pensions and Fund Managers.

Principal Accountabilities

• To calculate valuations and unit prices for daily and weekly unitised pooled corporate pension funds.
• Reconcile fund tracking against market benchmarks
• To value and reconcile the LDI derivative funds
• To complete monthly valuations and reporting for segregated pension funds.
• To produce valuations within agreed deadlines and standards of accuracy ensuring all necessary checks are duly observed.
• To assist in the production of the following valuation related tasks:-
• Weekly/monthly stock and market value reconciliations
• Preparing quarterly institutional  investor reports
• Preparing monthly/Quarterly ONS reporting
• Responding to audit letters and queries
• Segregated fund weekly client reports
• Resolve any client enquiries.
• Production of management information
• Provide Ad hoc support to Supervisor / Manager

Essential

• Academic Qualifications: Minimum 3 ‘A level Passes
• 5 GCSE (minimum Grade C or above inc Maths and English)

Experience

• Good understanding of Valuations process gained from working in similar role before
• Good Understanding of different Investment Instruments.

Specialist Knowledge

• Good PC skills (Intermediate level of Word and Excel) essential

Competence/Characteristics

• Good team player
• Very organised
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Methodical approach to work
• Highly numerate/ mathematical demonstrating good analytical skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• To be self motivated and have the ability to work under own initiative

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 22 days’ (with potential to rise to 25 days) holiday, 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.