Associate - Investment Product Management
- Employer
- Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive plus Bonus/Benefits
- Closing date
- Jun 1, 2023
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- Job Function
- Other
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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- Key part of IPM team, focusing on the governance of internal managers. Working with the Investment Strategy & Advice team to understand developments and investment requirements across the USS business
- Work with the investment desks, the Investment Strategy & Advice Team, the Performance and Investment Risk team and wider teams within USSIM to:
- identify where new investment mandates are needed to meet the scheme's requirements
- clarify the objectives of the investment mandates
- consider whether implementation via internal managers or external managers is in the best financial interests of the scheme
- develop mandate guidelines that reflect the scheme investment objectives and requirements
- ensuring monitoring is in place to ensure the mandate is meeting the clear objectives of the mandate
- To work with a virtual team across investment operations, compliance, investment desks, Responsible Investment, legal, and finance to help to create, monitor and ensure that the mandates are implemented as intended.
- Consideration of how ESG and the scheme's Net Carbon Zero ambition are integrated and embedded within the investment mandates
- Support with the provision of investment advice to the Investment Committee
- Support with the development of the USS DB & DC investment product over time to become market leading
- Understanding of regulatory change impacting DC & DB investments
Technical Competencies, Skills and Experience
- Self-starter in identifying new projects and opportunities
- Competent at prioritisation, process organisation, and management of multiple workstreams
- Attention to detail; particularly when reviewing documents
- Ability to deliver high quality work under constrained timelines
- High level of structure and organisation and the ability to work across teams
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written papers and oral presentations
- Pragmatism - ability to focus on key factors/ variables/ narratives as appropriate
- A great attitude - proactive and enthusiastic, keen to provide views and challenge
- Strong stakeholder focus and ability to understand the relationships between USSIM, the pension scheme our members and stakeholders
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We would love to hear from you!
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