2027 Defined Contribution Pensions Investment Advisory, Graduate - London

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Defined Contribution Pensions Investment Advisory

Our Defined Contribution (DC) Pensions Investment Advisory team helps employers and trustees make informed investment decisions for workplace pension schemes. The team sits within Isio’s wider Employee Benefits business, where we help clients design, manage and improve the benefits they offer to their people.

As a Graduate Analyst, you’ll support client work that helps pension schemes run effectively and deliver better outcomes for members. You’ll build your knowledge of pensions, investment strategy, financial markets and DC providers while studying for a relevant professional qualification.

You do not need to have studied pensions or investment before. We’ll support you to build the technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence you need to develop your career.

What does the role entail?

• Preparing DC pensions investment performance reports for clients

• Drafting investment reports on fund selection, default strategy reviews and DC investment projects

• Researching pension providers, investment managers and investment products

• Supporting provider reviews, including analysing tender responses and summarising findings

• Building financial models to help clients understand investment risks and expected returns

• Monitoring how client investment strategies are performing against their objectives

• Supporting work on capital markets views and investment opportunities

• Helping clients implement investment advice efficiently

• Responding to provider and client queries by email and phone, with support from your team

• Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with colleagues across the department

You’ll also learn how our wider Employee Benefits business supports clients across benefit design, benefits technology, risk and healthcare broking, pensions, workplace savings advice, governance and employee support.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for people who are curious, analytical and motivated to learn. You’ll need to be comfortable working with numbers and interested in financial markets, investment or long-term savings.

• You’ll be suited to this role if you enjoy:

• Solving problems and working with data

• Learning technical concepts and applying them to real client work

• Explaining information clearly to different audiences

• Working with others to deliver high-quality outcomes

• Managing your time and balancing different priorities

• Building confidence in a client-facing environment over time

You do not need previous pensions, investment or consulting experience. We’ll provide training, support and opportunities to develop.

Training and Development

As a DC Pensions Investment Advisory Graduate Analyst, you’ll study for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams or an equivalent qualification.

We recognise the commitment involved in balancing work and study, so you’ll be supported with study leave and tutorials. You’ll also receive:

• A induction where you’ll meet peers and senior leaders

• Technical training to help you build pensions and investment knowledge

• Support to develop professional and consulting skills

• A buddy from your first day to help you settle in

• Study Mentor to guide you through your study and exam journey

• Performance Manager to support your development and progress

• Opportunities to build wider market knowledge throughout your career

Length of training:

Around 3 years to achieve your relevant professional qualification, however you are employed on a permanent basis from the start of your graduate role.

Location and working pattern

This role is based in our London office.

Expected office attendance, including the first few months is four days per week minimum in office and then two/three days a week in the office moving forwards.

The working pattern will reflect client, team and learning needs. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.

Entry requirements:

• You must have completed an undergraduate degree or higher-level qualification by 20 September 2027 and achieved a 2.1 or higher. If you are in your final year, you should be on track to achieve this

• We welcome applications from people studying any subject

• You will need an interest in data, technology and business problem-solving

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position and therefore you will need to be able to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Start date: 22 September 2027

Recruitment process

The recruitment process will include;

• completing an online application form where we will establish your eligibility for this role

• an invitation to complete a ‘Skills that Build’ assessment and numerical reasoning online assessment - more information on this is available here

• online motivation and competency questions requiring video and/or written responses

• review of your application assessing your potential to be successful in this role

• an interview, in-person, with Managers in this role in the office you have applied to be based in

We will explain what to expect before each stage. The process will assess your motivation, numerical and problem-solving skills, communication, teamwork and approach to learning. It will not assume previous pensions knowledge.

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and a market-leading bonus scheme, with stretch targets to reward high performance

• Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes

• Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us

• A friendly and supportive team who will help you deliver your best work

You can find out more about us and the benefits we offer here: Isio – Careers & Benefits

What’s next?

Click ‘Apply’ and follow the simple online application process.

Accessibility

It’s our vision to foster a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment, which recognises individuals for their unique contribution, celebrates their differences without judgement and is committed to driving measurable change.

Isio promises to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, giving all candidates the opportunity to shine. We will reduce or remove barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

What reasonable adjustments can we offer?

Adjustments are made on a case-by-case basis, but can include:

• Extra time to complete assessments

• Receiving content in accessible formats

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: hrearlycareers@isio.com.