Counterparty Onboarding Analyst

Job Description

Company Description The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & General Investment Management is to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positivelong-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. To meet our clients complex and evolving investment needs,our investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles, including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, as well as multi-asset funds. Were focused on continuously innovating our investment products, maintaining our reputation as expertsacross all asset classes, and striving to build a more responsible and sustainable future. Job Description This opportunity is for a bachelors degree educated graduate to join the Counterparty Onboarding Team. The team supports LGIMs trading and investment activities onboarding brokers across asset classes and markets, as well as client and product teams throughthe onboarding of new funds in advance of fund launch. We are looking for a bright candidate who is keen to make the most of the variety this role offers in supporting a number of different facets of onboarding. The primary function of the Counterparty Onboarding Team is to support LGIMs trading and investment activities by ensuring all required brokers and funds, across all relevant instruments and markets, are set-up ready to support the trading and investment activity.These functions need be completed within strict launch date deadlines along with ongoing support and maintenance. Providing effective support to all key stakeholders and ensuring they are informed of the status of the set-up and monitoring the pipeline fornon-standard requirements and volume spikes is also critical. We are in a change and growth phase, one that will signify continued excellence in a collaborative and personalised approach to service with a commitment and focus on contributing to the developmentof innovative solutions designed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the service delivery, against varying investment objectives and demands Responsibilities:

• Set-up broker information on LGIM principal systems.
• Coordinate the completion of relevant documentation with Custodians to open custody accounts in emerging & frontier markets.
• Proactively support the OTC, FX & Repo pipeline, ensuring all required brokers are available to trade for the relevant fund/account by the deadline stated.
• Maintain accurate and current database of ISDA and GMRA documentation.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationship with LGIM Legal team.
• Participate in other aspects of the OTC/broker operational onboarding process as required.
• Ensure integrity of data within systems maintained by the team.
• Provide effective support to stakeholders and other operational teams.
• Work closely with internal/external clients to continuously assess their requirements. Ensure service level agreements are adhered to.
• Maintain good relationships with external counterparties; regularly review outstanding issues to ensure a high level of service is provided.
• Adhere to current procedures, controls and checklists but also continually monitor to proactively identify improvements to the control and risk environment relating to the Counterparty Onboarding function; recommend and implement procedural and processchanges.
• To assist with new developments to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Contribute to projects alongside BAU to achieve team or broader organisation targets.
• Work within hard deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

Additional Information When you commit to Legal & General, well commit to you too. That means well recognise and reward your hard work, your performance and your contribution. If you join us, youll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, at least 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and Income Protection. You can participate in our electric car scheme,which offers employees the option to hire a brand new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice. Were also proud to offer competitive family leave. Youll have the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes. And then there are the many discounts we offer that you can take advantage of - both for our own products and at a range of high street storesand online offerings. The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, weve grown to become one of the worlds largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. Were all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, youll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, were supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time athome for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, theres over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us Great minds dont have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We dont just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think its important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we