Investment Associate Consultant Full Time NEW

The VacancyOur Investment business unit is a key component of our consulting services and firmly established as a UK market leader. We currently advise on over ~£200 billion of assets for a diverse client base, providing full investment consulting services to DB pension trustees and sponsors across a wide variety of business and industry sectors, as well as local government pension schemes and other public sector clients.We’re looking for an Investment Associate Consultant to provide high quality investment advice in a professional and efficient manner. As an Associate Consultant, you’ll support our lead Consultants on client teams, coordinating workflow, owning project management, and delivering pieces of advice from start to finish.The role includes drafting client advice across a wide range of topics including investment strategy and structure, investment markets, risk management, asset managers, responsible investment and governance, as well as checking the work of investment analysts within your client teams.*We are open to considering candidates on a part time or full-time basis*What will your role look like?You’ll work closely with our Investment Consultants to help deliver clear, practical advice to trustee (private sector and local government) and corporate clients, building trusted relationships and helping client teams run smoothly. You’ll combine strong technical capability with a collaborative approach — bringing structure, momentum and confidence to the work you deliver.Though this is a varied role, your key tasks will include:Supporting Investment Consultants to provide advice to trustee (private sector and local government) and corporate clients on a wide range of issuesDrafting standard and bespoke advice for review by consultants across a range of investment topicsDelivering reports and advice to clients at meetings, where requiredActing as a key point of contact for clients and other stakeholdersCoordinating business-as-usual workflow and smaller projects across client teamsDrafting annual budgets, monthly billing and scopes of work for clientsCoaching and mentoring analysts within client teams and the wider investment teamContributing to business development and client prospecting activitiesBuilding the profile of the Investment team and Firm through networking and thought leadershipBuilding strong links across the business to support cross-sellingAdhering to core business and compliance requirementsParticipating in relevant training sessions and internal groupsTo enjoy and succeed in this role, you will have:Strong technical investment knowledge and analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA flexible, proactive and innovative approach to problem solvingA working style aligned to our values – friendly, partnering, straightforward and confidentStrong organisational skills and ability to manage competing prioritiesThe ability to work collaboratively across diverse teamsRelevant experience in investment consultancy, fund management or a related investment roleA degree in a numerate discipline such as maths or economics (or equivalent)Strong IT skills, particularly across Microsoft OfficeAn understanding of UK DB pension schemes, asset classes and legislative frameworksCommercial awareness of the pensions and employee benefits market*Please note that as part of the recruitment process for this opportunity, candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation*We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our full support. We would also love to hear about other knowledge and experience you may have that is not listed but could be of interest.In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs. A collaborative and encouraging work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged. On site mental health and wellbeing assistance. A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire. Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday. Hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in our sociable, modern office environments – with the expectation of two ‘in-office’ days per week.  A flexible working window, allowing colleagues the freedom to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis so early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.About UsTogether, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment.We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams – diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we’re one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards.We’re committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We’ve many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn’t limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds – home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment – meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers here .If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know.Together, we can make this the best job you’ll ever have.We OfferOur cultureWe live and breathe our four values – friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward – and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.Job satisfactionEvery employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose – together, building better futures. Whether that’s helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.Reward and wellbeingWe offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.Flexible workingWe trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.Latest technologyWe use the most up-to-date technology and software to match our ground-breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.Career developmentThere is no linear path – learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.