Fund and Product Operations Associate

2 weeks ago

London UK, UK, United Kingdom Legal & General Full time

We are Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), the asset-management arm of Legal & General Group. Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies. And we are a responsible investor, rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

We are truly international, present where our clients need us. Our teams around the world are highly dedicated, professional and collaborative and we draw strength from our diversity of talent. We are clear on what we stand for and our commitment to inclusivity anchors our behaviours.



Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Fund and Product Operations Associate to join our LGIM division with Real Assets.

The Fund and Product Operations Associate is tasked with aiding the Fund and Product Operations Lead in the operational planning and execution of new funds and products within the Real Assets sector. This individual will ensure that new funds and products are set up and managed effectively, aligning with the target operating model, and emphasizing scalability, efficiency, and control measures to foster the growth of Legal & General's Private Markets division. Collaboration with Change colleagues within LGIM GCOO is essential for the on-time launch of new funds and products, guaranteeing a uniform approach and the adoption of best practices in operational design. The ideal candidate will be proactive, capable of working in concert with various internal and external stakeholders on a broad spectrum of issues.

What you'll be doing:

  • Assist the Fund and Product Operations Lead, along with the Product, Solutions, and Real Assets Strategy team, in achieving growth objectives for Real Assets and Private Markets. This includes aiding in the design and execution of scalable and efficient operating models for new funds and products, meeting all stakeholder requirements, and managing essential relationships throughout the process
  • Consider the impact of regulatory, tax and other market developments on both existing and new products
  • Ensure that relevant governance and agreements, such as process documents and legal and service level agreements with outsourced service providers, are updated where necessary to reflect changes to operating models
  • Regularly evaluate the suitability of the target operating model, collaborating with the Change team to enact updated and enhanced procedures, processes, and systems as necessary, consistent with industry-leading practices. Engage with the investment and risk teams, as well as other stakeholders, to comprehend their requirements, risks, and best practices, ensuring they are adequately incorporated
  • Ensure implementation of governance procedures, taking into account local regulations and advice received
  • Assist with the coordination and smooth running of launch board meetings
  • Assistance is required for the onboarding of new third-party service providers at LGIM. This involves providing details on financial processes, invoicing procedures, and other operational necessities to guarantee that all essential contracts, certifications, and compliance forms are accurately filled out by the new third-party service providers
  • Drive the production of service level agreements with new service providers and establish suitable KPIs to enable ongoing monitoring of service levels

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

  • Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or similar)
  • Some technical and operational knowledge/ experience relevant to the role required eg open or closed ended investment fund experience, experience of relevant corporate governance structures
  • Experience of operations and finance in alternative / real asset investment funds and products across Europe; Luxembourg specific experience beneficial
  • Resourceful with highly developed problem-solving skills and ability to provide solutions to issues that arise

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 27days holiday, plus public holidays, 28days 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
  • 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

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. 

We’re one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued. 

If you join us, you’ll 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 strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn’t matter if you don’t 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.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

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