JUNIOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT ANALYST

LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing almost £30bn of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: Cheshire Pension Fund Derbyshire Pension Fund Leicestershire Pension Fund Nottinghamshire Pension Fund Shropshire Pension Fund Staffordshire Pension Fund West Midlands Pension Fund Worcestershire Pension Fund LGPS Central is owned equally by all eight of its Partner Funds and is dedicated to the management of local government pension assets. LGPS Central manages assets across public and private markets both internally and through externally appointed investment managers. The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid-working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Based in Wolverhampton, the talented and motivated Junior RI Analyst will be a valuable addition to LGPS Central’s Investment Team. Working in an RI-integrated investment function, the Junior RI Analyst will help to support the delivery of the RI&E Framework, including supporting the delivery of call-of services to Partner Funds. The role will involve communications across internal investment desks and with clients. The role will require analysis of quantitative and qualitative information to produce genuinely insightful ESG and climate risk reports that support investment risk management and decision-making. Outside the primary remit of the role described above, the successful candidate will be introduced to all aspects of LGPS Central, including internal & external portfolio management, compliance, legal, operations, finance, and client relations. Outcomes: Support the delivery of sustainability, climate change and TCFD reports to partner funds, and present results as requested. Conduct due diligence on new manager appointments across equities, fixed income and private markets. Conduct monitoring of external managers RI integration and stewardship performance across equities, fixed income and private markets. Support internal investment teams with analysis of ESG risks. Support Head of Stewardship with voting and engagement. Respond to ad-hoc requests from partner funds Support RI&E Manager (Net Zero) with implementation of Net Zero strategy. Support LGPS Central TCFD reporting, Stewardship Code and UNPRI reporting. Support partner funds in reporting requirements. Wider Remit: 360-degree learning about the workings of an asset manager, across departments Contribution to investment team meetings Promotion of LGPS Central within the industry Technical Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Demonstrable interest in ESG/ responsible investment, achieved through academic study or work experience. Understanding of the interaction between ESG (including climate change) and investment outcomes. Understanding of climate-related risk including carbon risk metrics. Strong written communication skills combined with attention to detail and commitment to quality. Excellent communication, including to internal & external stakeholders Motivated by the prospect of assisting long-term investors to manage climate change risks Analytical skills; quantitative and qualitative Well-organised Qualifications Relevant degree and/or professional qualification or experience of working in a financial environment. IMC gained and working towards CFA qualification or similar/or relevant investment experience would be a plus What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: Competitive salary An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays 2 days paid volunteering days An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities Welfare and Family-friendly policies Enhanced pay for new parents Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support Vitality Private Medical Insurance Hybrid Working Company Service Awards Cycle to Work Scheme Company Electric Vehicle Scheme Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022 Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023 Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023