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London, Greater London
Senior Investment Manager
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Please note that some of our jobs may close earlier than the published closing date if we get a high volume of applicants. Therefore we would advise that you complete your application at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Retirement is changing dramatically. Where it used to suggest an ending, today it can be a beginning - a time to explore, discover, and get on with the rest of your life. This change has paved the way for Just to be a new type of company. One that sees people as unique individuals, always adapting and evolving, and dares to believe in great things. If you'd like to become part of that journey then we have a great opportunity to join our Investment team as a Senior Investment Manager, on a permanent basis from our London office. Within this role you will support the investment activity of the business such that we can offer our policyholders the best possible security and pricing. You will report report to our Deputy Chief Investment Officer and provide and work closely with them to deliver investment projects and initiatives These projects and initiatives could include: * Assisting in leading the execution of JUST's investment strategy, with a (non-exclusive) focus on non-public bond assets and 'shareholder' assets * Performing the research and evaluation of new asset classes, investment managers and funds * Assessing individual investments for appropriateness in terms of pricing, value, cash-flow profile, strategic fit, Solvency II compliance * Supporting relationship with existing asset managers * Around 25% of the role involves further ad hoc projects including investment aspects of Solvency II, transforming asset portfolios, internalising externally provided services (and vice versa), changing service providers, day to day management of internal / external stakeholders You'll work closely and form strong relationships with internal stakeholders most notably in the areas of Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Capital Management, Legal and in particular supports the regular investment management processes. You will also need to balance your commercial approach with understanding the particular regulatory and financial drivers of investing in a UK life assurance company. Skills we're looking for * Substantial experience in a bank, insurance company, asset manager or consultancy * Actuarial qualification or CFA preferred but not essential * Long only and fundamental investing, with the ability and interest to develop further * Knowledge of the issues surrounding investing on behalf of a (life) assurer and of financial markets * Investment matters and strategies, in particular credit, with the ability and interest to develop further * Approaches to understanding and evaluating risks * Investing on behalf of liability driven investors * Results focus, with ability to work efficiently and grasp concepts that are not straightforward; yet seek guidance where necessary * Be dispassionate in executing research, due diligence and investment evaluation * Experience in taking ownership, running with and delivering team objectives About Us We're a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. How people work, save, and plan for the future is all changing. A new generation of retirees needs a new kind of retirement company. A company who will look for new ways of doing things - and will always put the customer first. That's who we are. We're a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement. And with you on our team, we're going to make sure they get it. As well as offering a great benefits package , we encourage flexible and agile working where possible. Get in touch with us to discuss in more detail.