Investment Analyst - AON - London

Job description

DC Investment Analyst

We’re hiring!

Aon Hewitt is currently recruiting a
DC Investment Analyst to join our team in London. The Analyst will be
primarily responsible for providing support to Client Managers in all
aspects of DC Investment consultancy.

About the Role

As a DC Investment Analyst some of your key responsibilities will involve;

Actively participate in developing
advice to clients by helping the lead consultant generate ideas on the
future direction of particular clients.

Work off own initiative on client specific projects.

Coordination of all client work and timely delivery to consultant for review.

Possess sufficient technical DC
investment knowledge and experience to be able to proactively assist
with the provision of routine advice to clients and begin to contribute
to the formulation of bespoke advice.

Efficiently manage deadlines and be in a position to work independently with little guidance for routine matters.

Possess a good understanding of
clients’ needs to be able to manage clients for routine investment
advice and day to day contact.

Manage routine client projects, with modest oversight from a more experienced consultant.

Serve as day-to-day contact on smaller clients although will not be able to sign out authorised advice.

Prepare meeting materials and participate in meetings.

Ensure quality by reviewing work and applying technical expertise.

Responsible for working in accordance
with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with
the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management
of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely
affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.About you

As a DC Investment Analyst your skills and qualifications will ideally include;

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Professional qualification (mainly CFA or FIA) preferred or equivalent

Good experience of the financial services' industry.

Good understanding of applicable regulatory and legislative rules.

General understanding of the DC market, including products, legislation and regulation

Understanding of the benefits of investment platform arrangements for DC schemes

Understanding / willingness to learn the features of different asset classes and their suitability for DC schemes and scheme members

Understanding of the issues involved when transitioning investments between different pooled funds

Good knowledge of active and passive management and the different styles of active managers.

Good understanding of performance measurement techniques.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Strong interpersonal skills with the
ability to build and maintain working relationships with both internal
and external clients.

Anticipates potential problems and is proactive and creative in identifying solutions.

Consistently acts with the highest integrity and professional standards.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Team player.

Proactive and self starter.

Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.

An eye for detail.

Ability to work to tight deadlines.About us

Aon Hewitt helps organisations
improve the performance of their benefits and rewards programmes by
identifying and managing risk. We are a global leader in providing
employee benefits consulting and solutions that deliver long-term value
to clients of all sizes, and across all industries. Aon Hewitt is a
division of Aon, one of the world’s largest insurance brokers and
providers of risk management services and a major force in reinsurance
and the human capital consulting market.

Aon is an equal opportunities
employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment on the
basis of merit and in line with the law.

Salary and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary
and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday.
Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to
choose additional benefits, including healthcare, childcare vouchers and
additional holiday.