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Operational Due Diligence (ODD) Analyst, Leeds
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Client:
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership
Location:
Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
0616ecd6b7a0
Job Views:
4
Posted:
02.07.2025
Expiry Date:
16.08.2025
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Job Description:
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Permanent: hours per week
Full time (we are flexible with working discussions)
An opportunity to make a difference
Are you passionate about investment research and eager to make a real impact? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and curious individual to join our dynamic investment team. In this role, you’ll play a part in shaping investment decisions and portfolio monitoring through rigorous operational due diligence and insightful analysis.
The role – what you’ll be doing
Border to Coast is now seeking an ODD Analyst to assist in monitoring investments, preparing and maintaining extensive due diligence reports. You will support investment decision-making, monitoring, and portfolio construction using internal and external data and research.
Perform ongoing monitoring of existing managers and underlying strategies, including coordination of processes, to identify ODD risks and notify relevant teams.
1. Drive Investment Insight: Assist in preparing and maintaining comprehensive due diligence reports using internal data and external research to support strategic investment decisions.
2. Explore New Opportunities: Contribute to the evaluation and initial due diligence of new investment opportunities, working closely with senior team members.
3. Monitor and Optimize: Support the ongoing monitoring of existing investment managers and strategies, ensuring performance and alignment with objectives.
4. Collaborate and Contribute: Participate in cross-team investment meetings, share insights, and help shape investment thought leadership.
5. Engage with Experts: Liaise with third-party service providers, including advisers, consultants, and research partners, to gather insights and maintain strong relationships.
6. Champion Risk Awareness: Identify and communicate risks within your area of responsibility, contributing to a proactive risk management culture.
7. Support Where Needed: Provide assistance to other teams and contribute to broader organizational initiatives as required.
About you – and the value you’ll bring to our team
* We’re looking for individuals with a keen analytical mind, a passion for investments and research.
* Some professional experience, ideally in finance and investment.
* Operational due diligence experience is preferred but not essential.
* You might have experience in accounting, investment analysis, IT, data, internal audit, investment operations, private markets, or related areas.
* Experience in monitoring and oversight of external investment managers is a plus.
* A basic knowledge of private markets, real estate, and/or fund investing is preferred but not essential.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk identification.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to interact across departments and establish relationships to source information and documentation.
Please note that this is not a KYC/AML due diligence or investment portfolio manager role.
At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and access to excellent benefits, including:
* Vitality Health Insurance for all employees
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays
* Professional Development opportunities
* Critical Illness Cover
* Pension scheme
* Stunning Leeds city centre location, close to the train station
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life Assurance of six times salary
* Sustainable travel plans and public transport discounts
* Discounts for gyms, shops, and restaurants in Leeds
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Onsite gym
We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace that maintains work-life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves, and excel through personal and professional development.
We are seeking individuals with the right values, behaviors, skills, and experiences. If you meet some of the role’s criteria and are interested in learning more about Border to Coast and our team, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is a collaboration of 11 Local Government Pension Funds with a total asset value of approximately £60 billion (as of March 31, 2023). We are FCA regulated and created to pool investments of like-minded LGPS funds – our ‘Partner Funds’. Established in 2018, we are the largest LGPS pool in the UK.
Our purpose is to make a difference for the Local Government Pension Scheme by providing cost-effective and innovative investment opportunities that deliver long-term returns for our Partner Funds, their employers, and over a million LGPS members.
Since our launch, Border to Coast has received numerous awards, including ‘Best Pool of the Year’ at the LAPF Investment Awards three times out of four, most recently for ‘Pool Innovation of the Year’, as well as accolades at the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards and Pensions for Purpose awards for our Climate Change report.
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