Assistant Portfolio Manager (Global Bond Strategies)

Location: London, United Kingdom; onsite

Company

Legal & General is a UK financial services group and global investor providing retirement, protection, and responsible investment solutions across public and private markets.

What you will do

• Support the construction and management of funds in line with objectives, risk budgets, and investment guidelines.
• Manage daily portfolio activity, including cash flows, corporate actions, and index changes.
• Research global bond markets and identify compelling investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with research analysts to evaluate ideas using fundamental, quantitative, and ESG analysis.
• Monitor performance, risk metrics, positioning, and performance attribution.
• Prepare investment reporting and contribute to internal and external presentations and research sharing.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification; CFA or an equivalent financial qualification is welcome but not essential.
• Knowledge of financial markets, global macroeconomic conditions, and bond and credit markets.
• Experience analysing investment opportunities and applying financial modelling techniques.
• Understanding of portfolio construction, investment risk measures, and forward-looking risk assessment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with sound judgement, intellectual curiosity, and a client-focused approach.

Nice to have

• Coding capability and familiarity with investment analysis applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy and sell holiday.
• Family leave, electric car salary-sacrifice scheme, and employee discounts.
• Inclusive culture with development opportunities and flexible working options, including part-time work and job shares where possible.