Investment Analyst

Wolverhampton City Council · Wolverhampton, England · £38k–£42k

This is a live UK-based role at Wolverhampton City Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 18 September 2026. Listed as open until 27 October 2026.

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Job Introduction Investment Analyst x 1 Salary: £37,563 - £42,123 Full Time (Hybrid) Do you have a good understanding of economic and investment factors and have excellent analytical skills and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for you! About WMPF WMPF is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management. We are recruiting for an Investment Analyst to join our continually growing Investments Service area. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram. What the day will look like Responsibilities include: To support and assist with the development of the Fund’s investment strategy through investigative analysis and monitoring of investment issues across the WMPF portfolios/investments including responsible investment issues. Contribute to and help develop the Fund’s responsible investment and climate change strategy as required. Monitoring of the Fund’s investment portfolio through checking actual asset allocation and cash flow and recommending changes as required. Producing accurate reporting of performance of the portfolios, liaising with internal and external providers and presenting written and verbal reports, including appropriate commentary and recommendations, to management and internal committees as required. Assist with the implementation of the Fund’s investment strategy through interacting with internal compliance resource and external legal advisers to ensure appropriate due diligence done on any proposed new investment agreements. About you The ideal candidate for this role is a degree-educated professional with substantial investment experience or a strong understanding of economic and investment factors, alongside excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. They are self-motivated, team-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality investment services while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining professional standards. Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund? You will receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home. We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available. Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal educati…

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