Research Analyst

Were looking for a Research Analyst to join our Asset Allocation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their investment career who is passionate about financial markets macroeconomics and investing.

Youll work alongside economists strategists and portfolio managers helping to shape investment views support research projects and develop analytical tools used across multi-asset portfolios. If youre naturally curious analytical and excited by financial markets this role offers outstanding exposure and development opportunities.

What youll be doing:

• Supporting strategy and research activity across the Multi Asset team
• Assisting economists and strategists with macroeconomic and market research projects
• Building and maintaining analytical tools scorecards and market indicators
• Updating existing research frameworks and datasets
• Supporting the generation of investment ideas across multiple asset classes
• Analysing economic market and investment data
• Maintaining and improving team research infrastructure
• Collaborating with portfolio managers and other investment professionals

Who were looking for:

• Degree in Economics Finance or a closely related subject
• 1-3 years relevant experience within investments financial markets or economics
• Strong understanding of investment fundamentals and analytical techniques
• Genuine passion for financial markets and macroeconomics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively whilst contributing independent thinking
• Exposure to Python SQL or other analytical tools would be beneficial

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
• Healthcare Plan (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 (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

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 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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time