With combined assets of approximately £45bn, and representing the retirement savings of over 900,000 scheme members across over 2000 employers, LGPS Central Limited’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, and Worcestershire Pension Fund.
Since its launch in April 2018, LGPS Central (LGPSC) has become responsible for around £20bn of these assets. Around £10bn is held in funds structured in an Authorised Contractual Scheme (ACS, itself authorised by the FCA) and around £10bn in a range of advisory and discretionary mandates. The volume of assets under management is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years as, in partnership with our Partner Funds, new sub-funds are developed and launched into which Partner Funds’ assets will transition. A range of further sub-fund launches are planned for this financial year across a range of asset classes.
LGPS Central Limited is owned equally by the pension funds and is dedicated to the management of local government pension assets. The aim of the Company is to use the combined buying power of its Partner Funds to reduce costs, improve investment returns and widen the range of available asset classes for investment – all for the benefit of local government pensioners, employees and employers. We are also committed to fully integrating Responsible Investment and Engagement into all our investment processes.
The management of Local Government Pension Scheme funds is going through significant change, providing career-changing opportunities for those who have the relevant investment experience and who want to work within a company which values integrity, trust, transparency, diversity, fairness and partnership. LGPS Central Limited aims to be a centre of excellence and we seek candidates who share our values to help us achieve that goal.
Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.
We are a diverse and inclusive employer and would welcome interest from all sections of the community.
We are now seeking to hire an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the Fixed Income team based in the Midlands.
About the role
Fixed Income Team
The LGPSC Fixed Income team is responsible for the management of approximately £5bn of fixed income assets for our Partner Funds which are split between LGPSC sub funds and advisory/discretionary mandates.
The dedicated team consists of the Senior Portfolio Manager and an Investment Analyst. The LGPSC Fixed Income team monitor and report on the external managers who manage the assets in the funds and mandates above. The team also takes care of the in-house management of a £250 million active Gilt Fund including all trading activity. The team are also in an advanced stage of launching two new sub funds including the procurement of external managers.
In addition to this the team are also involved in the development of investment systems and processes for LGPS Central as well providing our Partner Funds with research on a range of fixed income strategies as requested.
The role of Portfolio Manager at LGPS Central offers an opportunity to be part of the development and growth story of a multi-billion-pound asset manager, to join an organisation where you will not only have the prospects to develop your investment skills but also be actively involved in the development and launch of new products.
You will be expected to work as part of the team and will be required to support the Senior Portfolio Manager. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@lgpscentral.co.uk highlighting your key strengths and experience in relation to the job profile and demonstrating why you have the skills to perform this role. Please note that the application closing date is 1 September 2020.
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LGPS Central is looking for a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to join the Investments team. Based in the Midlands (ideally in Wolverhampton or alternatively in Matlock), the successful candidate will report to the Senior Portfolio Manager (Fixed Income). You will work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager and your peers in the Investments team to research, build and manage a range of professional, high performing fixed income funds.
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LGPS Central Limited provides an exciting, supportive and family-friendly working environment, and we are committed to helping our people achieve their full potential and a healthy work-life balance. We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
