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LGPS Central

LGPS Central

www.lgpscentral.co.uk

1 Job

104 Employees

About the Company

LGPS Central Limited provides investment management and advisory services to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. Our Partner Funds are both clients and shareholders, representing over £65 billion in assets and more than 1 million scheme members across 3,000 participating employers. With a long-term outlook and a strong commitment to responsible investment, we aim to deliver sustainable risk-adjusted returns for the benefit of local government pensioners, employees and employers. We manage assets across public and private markets, combining in-house expertise with carefully selected external managers. By pooling resources, we seek to reduce costs, enhance investment outcomes and expand access to a broader range of asset classes on behalf of our Partner Funds.

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LGPS Central
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Head of Fixed Income
Job Description
**Job Title** Head of Fixed Income **Role Summary** Lead the fixed‑income strategy for a large pension asset pool, shaping investment direction, culture, and responsible investment integration. Oversee portfolio performance, risk management, and operational execution while aligning with partner fund objectives and regulatory requirements. **Expectations** - Set and evolve the fixed‑income investment vision. - Build and develop a high‑performance fixed‑income team. - Foster a research‑driven, collaborative culture. - Engage with investment community, regulators, and partner funds as a brand ambassador. **Key Responsibilities** - Own the fixed‑income offering: review assets, create business cases for changes, and assess insourcing/outsourcing options. - Drive performance and risk‑adjusted return, supporting pooled sub‑fund launches. - Integrate responsible investment principles into all investment processes. - Serve on the Investment Committee, approving new products, changes, and retirements. - Develop transparent, repeatable investment processes in partnership with CIO and other heads. - Implement risk and compliance controls under the Risk & Compliance Framework. - Oversee existing and new fixed‑income portfolios with portfolio managers and directors. - Manage origination, due diligence, legal review, execution, and post‑execution monitoring of ACS and Segregated Fund investments. - Ensure efficient capital, expense calls, and fund‑related expense processing with Finance and Operations. - Analyze ESG risks for all fixed‑income fund vehicles. - Advise on portfolio consolidations, secondary sales, and external manager relations. - Represent the fund on investor advisory boards. - Lead development, launch, and management of new fixed‑income funds, including investor negotiations, mandate specification, business case creation, legal setup, and IT controls. **Required Skills** - Strategic leadership in fixed‑income asset management. - Expertise in portfolio construction, performance evaluation, and risk management. - Strong analytical, due diligence, and negotiation abilities. - Knowledge of ESG and responsible investment integration. - Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, compliance, and governance. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred). - Professional qualification such as CFA, FRM, or equivalent is highly desirable.
Wolverhampton, United kingdom
Hybrid
01-12-2025