Fund Administrator, Asset Allocation recruitment

Principal Accountabilities:

• Be the primary contact for all operational queries

• Perform daily Investment operational tasks to deliver consistent quality services in line with Service Level Agreements

• Assist with client-servicing, including helping to respond to internal and external client ad hoc requests, and then preparing relevant materials

• Prepare and maintain documentation of system and process controls and procedures

• Evaluate and standardise existing processes, as well as think and act in a strategic and innovative way to help ensure the operational model remains effective and efficient as our business continues to grow and change

• Actively participate in the development and testing of supporting systems

• Client Reporting: assist in the quarterly client reporting process, covering investment analytics and portfolio performance. Produce data for marketing factsheets and presentations, and other ad hoc requests

• KPI preparation - Assist in developing financial and non-financial measures of business performance for evaluation and control of projects and investments

• Pro-actively prevent, identify, and resolve issues and errors (including assisting team members with problem solving and issue management) in a timely manner reporting and escalating issues and risks as appropriate

• Perform daily ad hoc projects as requested by management

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• A Levels or equivalent

• Proven experience in managing operational process and controls

• Experience of managing projects

• Experience of working effectively within a team

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• High level of numeracy

• Computer literacy - proficient Excel skills

• Accuracy under pressure

• Ability to multi-task

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Maths-oriented or similar degree

• Understanding of asset allocation strategies and investment process

• Delivering operational solutions to meet internal needs

Knowledge of one or a number of following:

• Sources of return and risk

• Unitised pooled fund trading

• Indices and methodology

• Securities / Instruments

• Performance measurement

Competencies:

• Possess a positive “get-the-job-done” attitude

• Strong analytical abilities

• Articulate and confident

• Excellent attention to detail

• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision

• Possess strong work ethic

Dimensions:

• Asset Allocation team manage over £195 billion of client assets

• Provide customised services for in excess of 1,500 clients

• Offer FoF’s, client multi asset class, total fund and dynamic trigger based strategies

Key Corporate Relationships:

• Asset Allocation Fund Managers
• Index Fund Managers
• Strategy Implementation Team
• LGIM Middle and Back Office
• LGIM Marketing and Client Management teams
• IT
• External Vendors