Commercial Analyst

Purpose

As a Commercial Analyst within London CIV's Commercial Team, you will support the delivery of the Fit for the Future (FFF) implementation programme. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you'll play a key role in strengthening the team's advisory capabilities, supporting Partner Fund asset transitions, and enhancing relationships with Partner Funds.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with Solutions Managers and internal teams to help deliver a range of commercial workstreams and services.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Programme Delivery & Service Development

Support the design and implementation of new services under the FFF programme, including Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA), LGPS PASS, and pension officer support.

• Asset Transition Support

Provide analytical and project management support across asset transition activities, including coordination of Investment Management Agreements (IMAs), tracking deliverables, timelines and risks.

• Partner Fund Reporting & Advisory Support

Prepare briefing materials, reports and research to strengthen the team's advisory capabilities and support Partner Fund reporting.

• Client Relationship Model

Work with Solutions Managers to evolve the client relationship model, focusing on data capture, internal reporting and Partner Fund insights.

• Committee & Meeting Preparation

Coordinate and prepare committee packs for Solutions Manager meetings, sourcing data from investment, Responsible Investment (RI) and CRM teams. Draft briefing papers for use by the Chief Commercial Officer in meetings.

• Cross-Team Collaboration

Engage with internal teams (investment, operations, compliance, RI, CRMs) to ensure seamless delivery of commercial projects and services.

• Information Management

Develop and maintain a centralised bank of key commercial information for reuse across services and reporting.

• Operational Support

Assist with redemptions and subscriptions processes, including gathering and packaging relevant documentation from Partner Funds.

• Process Improvement

Contribute to documentation, scalable service models and process enhancements across the Commercial Team.

• Ad-Hoc Analysis

Support with scenario modelling, data analysis and preparation of client-facing materials as required.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Strong analytical skills with experience handling complex financial or investment data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in professional services, consultancy, financial services or pensions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience working with public sector clients or pension schemes
• Familiarity with investment management agreements and transition planning
• Experience preparing committee materials or briefing papers
• Understanding of LGPS structures and reporting requirements