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We are currently seeking an Investment Analyst – Co-Investments (Manager level) to join our team to help drive continued growth of the private markets proposition within the Asset Allocation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inquisitive fast learner with an interest in multi-asset, private markets, and fund-of-fund investments. The role will strengthen our capabilities for direct investments and co-investments within our multi-manager private market offering, including the market leading L&G Private Market Access Fund. You'll be working alongside the existing manager research team and feed directly into the portfolio management team, taking a lead on the evaluation, due diligence and monitoring of co-investment opportunities. The Asset Allocation team combines L&G Asset Management’s economic and multi-asset research capabilities with portfolio management groups across a range of multi-asset product categories. The team brings experience from across investment management, investment consulting, banking and academia, and works with pension funds, insurers and retail clients.
Job Responsibility:
Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decision-making and risk management
Forming and communicating independent opinions on investment opportunities to a high standard
Performing and leading due diligence on co-investment opportunities, including reviewing and challenging financial and valuation analysis, market analysis, technology assessments and operating models
Collaborating with legal, compliance, operations and other relevant teams throughout deal execution and post-investment stages
Involving yourself in strategic initiatives such as process automation, improving analytical tools, and representing the front office in new investment set-ups and change processes
Progressing delegated tasks independently from fund managers and working across the wider Legal & General business
Requirements:
Degree-level education in a science, engineering, economics, IT, business or maths-based discipline
Understanding of private markets and co-investments, including valuation approaches (DCF, multiples, precedent transactions)
Ability to assist in quantitative work, including using, maintaining and improving Python tools
Previous experience in private markets or fund-of-funds, with knowledge across asset classes such as infrastructure, real estate or private equity
Strong analytical ability and intellectual curiosity
Experience managing projects while maintaining high-quality deliverables
Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with stakeholders
What we offer:
The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
Generous pension contribution
Life assurance
Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
Competitive family leave
Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online