Junior Loan & Credit Risk Analyst

Who we are

Canada Life Asset Management manages over £41.9bn in property, fixed income, global equities, and multi-asset solutions. Our investment options are designed to support our investors and their clients in meeting their long-term objectives.

Each of our offerings has been built for a purpose, whether it sits at the core of a portfolio to provide long-term growth or to offer access into a specific global market. Our 40-year plus history as asset managers means we have the expertise to provide high quality multi-asset and risk-profiled solutions as well as attractive equity, fixed income, alternative funds, and real estate finance.

Our Heritage

Our parent company, Great-West Lifeco, is a financially strong and stable global organisation, with total assets under administration of £1,800bn and approximately 33,250 employees worldwide, as at 31 December 2024. We also have more than 31 million customers worldwide. As the oldest Canadian life assurance company, Great-West Lifeco's foundations trace back to 1847 - meaning we've been helping our customers plan for the future for more than 170 years.

Our Team

Canada Life Asset Management has over 100 colleagues and includes more than 50 experienced investment professionals, with almost 20 years' average industry experience and ten years' average tenure at Canada Life Asset Management (CLAM).

We are seeking a Junior Loan & Credit Risk Analyst based in our London Office within the Credit Research Team to primarily support the growth of the Real Estate Finance (REF), UK Property and Other Credit Investments businesses within the Asset Management function. This role supports Canada Life's Individual and Wealth businesses as well as other Great West group companies through the management of their general account portfolios and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers in both Europe and North America.

Job summary

You will have responsibility to assess existing and potential property, REF and other credit risk investments of the UK or other divisions. You will work with other teams across the Great West Group to ensure the business invests in assets appropriately. The role also requires monitoring existing holdings and providing sector level analysis and views as well as assisting with internal and external requests.

What you'll do

• Evaluate new property, loan and other credit investments through fundamental analysis and internal rating models to determine suitability for investment.
• Regularly and actively monitor, review and update analysis and ratings on current investments.
• Collaborate routinely with property, loan and other investment teams on financial and cashflow modelling, and preparing committee
• Pro-actively contribute in a collaborative and constructive manner to team and departmental discussions on investment positions, transactions and strategy.
• Assist with internal and external requests for support and data related to investments.

Who you are

• Demonstrated interest in the investment industry, ideally in property and real estate finance.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: primarily in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills together with ability to gather information and use it to draw sound conclusions and present strong arguments.
• Ability to work effectively on different projects and with different investment teams.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility to change priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and analyse Financial Statements and other financial data.
• Responds well to coaching, mentoring, feedback and oversight.
• Strong presentation skills in both written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) from a credible university in a numerate subject
• Not required, but progress towards CFA, RICS or equivalent preferred.

What you'll like about working here

As a Canada Life Asset Management colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance, along with a generous pension and bonus scheme. You'll also receive the support you need with your personal and professional development.

Our focus is to have an engaged, committed and motivated work force, operating in a high performing and collaborative culture. We want to create an organisation that offers opportunities for all our people to develop their skills and talent and build rewarding careers with us.

Diversity and inclusion

Canada Life Asset Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer of choice is to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences.