Investment Analyst (Entry Level)

Location: Cannon Street, London

Salary: £40,000 per annum + benefits and bonus

Tenure: Permanent

Position type: Full Time

The vacancy

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants that require sponsorship for this position

At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK.

Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system—playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide.

We’re seeking an Investment Analyst to join our Alternative Investment team. The successful candidate will assist in supporting the deployment activities led by the Heads of Desks and Portfolio Managers overseeing the Alternative portfolios. As these strategies form part of the established Alternatives platform, the post-holder will have the opportunity to advance their career and in time further contribute to the growth and development of the platform with the support of the CIO.

This position is ideally suited to a recent graduate with proven academic achievement in investments or a related discipline who is now looking for their first permanent or long-term opportunity within the investment industry. Interested candidates will be curious, determined, and enthusiastic about tackling challenges, with a passion for learning and thriving in a collaborative trading environment.

The team delivers its analysis using a suite of advanced investment models and tools, including asset allocation frameworks, risk models, and scenario analysis. As an Investment Analyst, you’ll contribute to regular portfolio monitoring and reporting cycles, as well as taking part in ad-hoc research projects and supporting the evaluation of potential new investment opportunities.

You will develop a thorough understanding of our investment strategies and the tools we use to assess portfolio risk, performance, and resilience. The role involves supporting the accuracy and reliability of our investment data and analysis, ensuring robust processes and high-quality outputs.

Our ideal candidate will have a degree (2.1 or above) in a finance, investment management or related-quantitative discipline, with an understanding of investment principles and financial markets. You will possess excellent analytical and numerical capabilities, good written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to learn new concepts quickly within an output-driven environment. Internship or work placement experience within a corporate environment (ideally from within an investment-related organisation) would be beneficial.

Sound like you? Apply now.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career.

We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.