ALM Analyst

We are looking for an ALM Analyst to support daily and ad hoc ALM requests as well as the regular weekly information used for asset and liability decisions across Institutional Retirement Finance. This is a hands-on analytical role for someone who enjoys dependable delivery, can spot when numbers do not look right and wants to improve how reporting is produced. You do not need to be an actuary. We are open to candidates from finance, investments, insurance, pensions, operations or other data-led environments.

The role will be Cardiff based but will require travel to the London office a few times a month, this will be covered by the business

What you'll be doing:

• Running the regular weekly ALM MI process and responding accurately to daily or ad hoc ALM requests
• Checking outputs for reasonableness and escalating unusual or unexpected results
• Preparing concise analysis and commentary on key movements
• Supporting what-if analysis for trades, new assets, new PRT schemes and reinsurance activity
• Maintaining reporting controls, methodology and process documentation
• Troubleshooting data, model and process issues with senior support
• Contributing to automation and technology-enabled reporting improvements
• Communicating delivery status, risks and issues to relevant stakeholders

Who we're looking for:

• Experience delivering recurring analytical, finance or reporting outputs to firm deadlines
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Evidence of checking results for reasonableness and escalating issues
• A practical approach to troubleshooting and solving process problems
• Comfort working with code, models or automated workflows
• Clear communication with colleagues across different specialist teams
• Attention to detail, ownership and curiosity
• Interest in ALM, investments, risk, insurance or pensions

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.