Senior DC Investment Director

Were recruiting for aSenior DC Investment Director to champion L&G Asset Managements DC investment products and expertise within the market aiding the acquisition of new clients retention of existing business strategic proposition direction and PR/marketing content. Particularly leading our interaction with key investment advisers to elevate LGIMs market position. Build close relationships with key internal stakeholders to service clients and provide feedback on product development.

What youll be doing:

• Acting as a key point of contact for Distribution teams on DC investment and ESG matters including supporting new business and existing client activity. Including working with Sales teams to support their activity with key intermediary accounts and facilitate the further awareness and understanding of the DC investment proposition and roadmap. Including providing key competitor insights and information
• Instigating and developing close relationships with key DC investment advisers providing them an understanding of LGIMs key capabilities particularly focusing on Private Markets investments and influencing their ratings/views of L&G Asset Managements DC investment solutions
• Alongside the Head of DC Investments Governance and Proposition representing L&G Asset Managements DC business at conferences and industry round tables delivering DC thought leadership content for client events and conferences. Representing DC at investment and ESG-related external events and as spokespeople with the press.
• Being a key investment-focused contact for several strategic clients supporting DC bundled client relationship and Institutional teams. Building and managing relationships with DB institutional client directors and act as point of contact on DC investment related matters
• Providing feedback from clients and advisers on DC investment trends. Driving DC-specific investment product development with the investment and product teams from a DC Distribution point of view
• Maintaining a focused industry investment and marketplace knowledge keeping abreast of strategic developments affecting intermediary contacts and their clients being able to discuss relevant topics in an informed manner
• Guiding mentoring and encouraging junior members of the DC Investment team supporting their ongoing development
• Providing pivotal points of DC investment and ESG expertise to client acquisition client retention and product strategy

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

• Excellent understanding of investments across different asset classes asset allocation and specifics of DC investments
• Deep knowledge of fund structures operational requirements and governance
• Deep working knowledge of the DC market and provider landscape including both bundled and unbundled DC DC institutional and bundled platforms
• Good working knowledge of ESG factors DC requirements in ESG space and market trends
• Experience of working with investment consultants pension scheme Trustees and pension managers with particular focus on their priorities
• Experience of the considerations of multi-asset investing including detailed knowledge on all asset types and their market sensitivities
• Excellent client communication skills ability to present new ideas to clients and thorough experience of presenting at client events conferences bespoke client meetings and pitches
• Ability to simplify complex investment ideas so that they can be grasped by members with limited investment knowledge.

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes  
• Generous pension contribution  
• Life assurance   
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) 
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres 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 
• There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online   
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time