ISM Project Manager

Legal & General

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Company DescriptionLegal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.We've been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.We are one of the world's largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income.L&G Asset Management is one of Europe's largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us - from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers - which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions - and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.Job DescriptionAre you ready to lead complex investment change projects that shape the future of asset management? At Legal & General Investment Management, we're looking for a dynamic and collaborative ISM Project Manager to join our Investment Strategy Management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of investment transformation, partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.What you'll be doing:
  • Leading investment change projects across portfolio restructures, asset allocation shifts, and client onboarding/offboarding
  • Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and risk-controlled investment solutions
  • Designing and implementing change strategies that optimise outcomes for clients and the business
  • Managing stakeholder relationships and facilitating effective communication across departments
  • Chairing project meetings, driving agendas, and ensuring timely follow-up on actions
  • Supporting Client Directors with technical expertise and market insights throughout project lifecycles
  • Educating internal teams on mandate change implications and promoting best practices
  • Identifying inefficiencies and developing innovative solutions to enhance investment processes
QualificationsWho we're looking for:
  • Proven experience managing complex investment-related projects, ideally within asset management
  • Strong understanding of investment products including equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate across stakeholder groups
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive and outcome-focused approach
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with risk management frameworks and process improvement initiatives
  • Educated to degree level; IMC or CFA qualification desirable
Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
  • The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
  • At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday
  • Competitive family leave
  • Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
  • There are the many discounts we offer - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
  • In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart
Additional InformationAt L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.

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