Investment Portfolio Associate

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom USS Investment Management Limited Full time

Business Area: ISA – Investment Strategy & Advice

Place of Work: London

Contract Type: Permanent

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

In your role as Investment Portfolio Associate you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role will provide a great opportunity tojoin the ISA department, who are responsible for the construction and implementation of the investment strategy and providing investment advice to stakeholders across the DB and DC sections of the scheme.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the ISA – Investment Strategy & Advice you will be responsible for:

  • Support the Strategy Delivery team in the ongoing delivery of the DB and DC asset allocation solutions, including portfolio rebalancing and changes to the target allocation liaising with other teams as necessary.
  • Production of portfolio analysis and supporting the development of new insights to help stakeholders across the organisation improve their understanding of the portfolios
  • Support and advances the scheme Portfolio Management Software (Jacobi) and assists in its ongoing development as well as the development of other tools
  • Alongside the wider ISA function, assist in the development of existing and new initiatives to evolve the asset allocation process across the entire portfolio

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:
  • Broad understanding of multi-asset portfolio management interest in investment matters across multiple asset classes (e.g. LDI, equities, credit and private markets, derivatives) including drivers of risk and return
  • Excellent analytical skills – able to pick up new and challenging concepts (quantitative, statistical and qualitative) and able to provide clear solutions
  • Willingness and ability to investigate and develop new ideas and investment strategies
  • Ability to deliver high quality work under constrained timelines
  • Strong data analysis and programming skills, experience with Python preferred
  • Attention to detail with the ability to identify issues prior to wider communication

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits

How we will reward you

  • Generous annual leave package
  • Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
  • Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
  • Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
  • Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

  • Integrity

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk . Please rotate your device to Landscape (horizontal) mode in order to use this application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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