Manager Oversight Analyst – Life Investment Office

About the role

The Manager Oversight Analyst works within M&G’s Life Investment Office, overseeing a £159bn portfolio that includes the UK’s largest With‑Profits Fund. The role combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to shape multi‑asset portfolios across public and private markets, providing autonomy in a collaborative investment environment.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Asset Class Leads, Multi‑Asset Strategy Lead and Quantitative Research Lead to align analysis with strategic priorities.
• Design and continuously improve investment building blocks used across LIO portfolios.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for manager selection, monitoring, risk identification and portfolio enhancement.
• Contribute to portfolio construction, including multi‑manager combinations, benchmarks and implementation considerations.
• Participate in due‑diligence meetings with internal and external managers, forming independent views and recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with fund managers to evaluate existing strategies and develop new opportunities.
• Support the continuous improvement of analytical tools, screening frameworks and oversight processes.

Required profile

• Experience in investment research, manager selection and multi‑manager portfolio construction.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment products across public and private asset classes.
• Ability to form independent investment views, challenge constructively and communicate recommendations clearly.
• CFA or equivalent professional qualification preferred (or studying towards).

What we offer

• Pension scheme of up to 18% (13% employer, 5% employee contributions).
• Access to Share Save and Share Incentive Plans.
• 38 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase up to five extra days.
• Time Off When You Need It policy for flexible work‑life balance.
• Inspiring Families policy with comprehensive paid parental leave.
• Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance, with additional family options.