Investment Control Manager
Place of Work: Londo
**n
Contract Type: Permane**
nt
When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your care
er.
Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of expe
**rts.
About the**
role
In your role as Investment Control Manager, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the o
utset.
This role will provide a great opportunity to work within the Investment Product Management (IPM) Team, with a focus on investment control and ove
rsight.
The IPM Team represents the "voice of the client" within USSIM (the wholly owned investment manager and adviser to USS, the pension trustee c
ompany).
As a central function, the IPM Team is responsible for the oversight and governance of our investment mandates and execution. The team operates in the first line of defence but is separate from portfolio management and execution ac
tivities.
The scope of the role is broad, involving close collaboration with the investment desks, the Responsible Investment team, Financial Risk team, Bloomberg team, Compliance team, and the Operat
**ions team.
What you wi**
ll be doing
As a trusted part of the Investment Product Managemen
* t, you will:
Work with a virtual team across investment desks, Financial Risk, execution, compliance, investment operations, and legal to design appropriate mandate guidelines and ensure monitoring controls (including Bloomberg coding) are
- appropriate.Oversee daily monitoring of Bloomberg rules and work with other members of the IPM, Financial Risk and Bloomberg teams on any issues raised against controls (including Bloomberg coding) relating to mandate guidelines, as well as assist with the investigation and resolution of inci
- dents raised.Draft USSIM processes in relation to monitoring and oversight, and respo
- nd to issues.Drive continuous improvement and enhancement of policies and procedures, and robust governan
- ce processes.Escalate issues as required to IP
- M management.Assist with maintaining scheme's legal and governance-related d
- ocumentation.Chair and secretary for the Best Execution and Research Review Committee to help ensure committee e
- ffectiveness.Own oversight of all aspects of Best Execution reporting an
- d monitoring.Oversee trade overrides an
- d amendments.Oversee breaches
- and waivers.Implementation of USS scheme-wide investmen
- t exclusions.Oversee costs and charges for the internal and exter
nal manda
tes.
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined i
n this profile.
To be successful in the role
*, you will have:
Good technical investment knowledge, with a good understanding of markets and regula
- tory environmentsStrong communication skills, both
- oral and writtenAbility to see the bigger picture and deliver high-quality work under cons
- trained timelinesCompetency in prioritisation, process organisation, and management of mul
- tiple workstreamsAttention to detail, particularly when reviewing docum
- ents and analysisHigh level of structure and organisation, and the ability to
- work across teamsPragmatism – ability to focus on key factors/ variables/ narrativ
- es as appropriateProficient at Microsoft Word, Exc
- el and PowerPointStrong compliance culture and high personal
- ethical standardsStrong stakeholder focus and ability to understand the relationships between USSIM, the pension scheme, our members
- and stakeholdersExperience with the Bloomberg terminal, and in particular with the VMGR
and CMGR mo
dules
Why join us?
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on t
he lives of others.
We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proact
ive management team.
Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excelle
nt range of benefits
* How we will reward yo
* u
Great starting salaryGenero
- us annual leave packageAccess to a high-quality pension scheme provided through Universitie
- s Superannuation SchemeSupportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay a
- nd family-friendly pay)Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physica
- l and mental well-beingAccess to a range of health and wellbeing services, i.e., private healthcare, di
- scounted gym membershipLearning and development opportunities to develop your skill
- s, knowledge and talentEmployee Volunteer Days to support the communities
- where you work and l
iveCycle to Work Schem
e
Our culture and values
Our people are what make us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is emb
edded throu
gh our values:
* Integrity-
Collabo
ration- Excellence
About us
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March To find out more, please
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USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by con
tacting