Job Description
We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as an Investment Operations Technical Analyst within the Investment Operations team, part of the Asset Management function. This role will suit those with strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented approach.
Job Type: Permanent
Location and flexible working: This role is based in our Edinburgh office, and the team attend the office a minimum of three days per week. We recognise the benefits of flexible working and will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process.
Salary and benefits: £30,000 - £45,000 (subject to experience) + Asset Management bonus, excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance, electric vehicle scheme, 38 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays plus 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.
Who are we?
We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.
We’re Phoenix Group, we’re a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we’re not done yet.
Team / Function Context
The Investment Operations team in Edinburgh is responsible for the daily administration and oversight of circa 1300 unit linked funds available to the Standard Life (UK) and Standard Life International (European) brands, totalling circa £125bn.
The function is integral to servicing the customer proposition for each brand. That means taking the right actions for customers and for the businesses.
The Role
We’re looking for people who have a talent for solving problems and creating solutions using their analytical skills. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a team where building relationships with key stakeholders in the wider Phoenix Group, outsourced suppliers and external companies will be an important focus.
Key responsibilities cover all activities in the lifecycle of the unit linked funds including:
- Providing technical support and oversight regarding daily pricing of the unit linked funds, including interacting with the appointed fund accountant.
- Reviewing and ensuring outputs from the box management processes create the expected outcomes for customers and Phoenix group shareholders.
- Undertaking scheduled reviews of unit linked pricing, box management and other operational processes to ensure they comply with current unit linked policy and conform to risk appetite.
- Ensuring that appropriate controls and risk mitigation strategies are implemented in the unit linked operation for the benefit of customers and Phoenix Group shareholders.
What are we looking for?
Experience (minimum Requirements – Essential)
- Demonstrated analytical skills in the resolution of situations / changes / issues that occur within the daily unit linked operations
- Ability to apply judgement in time constrained situations and communicate the rationale for decisions made to a wide range of stakeholders
- Competent user of Microsoft packages (specifically Excel – Intermediate level)
- Proactive in learning about investments and asset management and keeps abreast with investment trends
Desirable
- A general understanding of an investment operation, including custody and fund valuation processes.
- Knowledge or experience of SQL, but training will be offered in role.
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Self-starter and independent worker with strong sense of ownership, capable of delivering to meet deadlines under pressure
- Diligent working style with attention to detail and high standards for quality
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with holistic financial thinking
- Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders
We Want To Hire The Whole Version Of You.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.
Find out more about
- Guide for Candidates: thephoenixgroup.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates
- Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.thephoenixgroup.com/careers/talk-to-us
