About the role

In your role as Investment Portfolio Associate you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role will provide a great opportunity to join the Strategy Delivery team within the Investment Strategy & Advice (ISA) department at USS Investment Management (USSIM) Limited – the dedicated investment manager and advisor for USS, one of the UK’s largest pension schemes.

The ISA department plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the overall investment strategy, delivering expert advice across both Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) sections of the scheme.

Within this, the Strategy Delivery team acts as a crucial link, supporting the ISA function and the Asset Allocation Committee (AAC) by translating high-level asset allocation decisions into effective, actionable investment solutions.

This includes designing and managing practical implementation plans for DB and DC portfolios, ensuring they are efficient, robust, and aligned with strategic objectives.

It’s a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful long-term financial outcomes within a high-performing and purpose-driven organisation.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the ISA – Investment Strategy & Advice you will be responsible for:

• Supporting delivery of DB/DC asset allocation including rebalancing and target changes
• Producing portfolio analysis and develop insights for stakeholders
• Assisting in advancing portfolio software (e.g. Jacobi) and related tools
• Coordinating implementation of allocation with cross-functional teams
• Monitoring and managing daily portfolio exposures
• Developing and apply models for portfolio and risk analytics
• Supporting continuous improvement of allocation processes and systems

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Strong understanding of multi-asset portfolio management and investment principles
• Familiarity with asset classes including LDI, equities, credit, and derivatives
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to simplify complexity
• Proficient in Python; experience with SQL, Power BI, Bloomberg is a plus
• Able to produce quality work under tight deadlines
• Institutional investment experience, ideally in pensions or insurance
• Working towards professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CAIA, CQF)

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.

We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.

We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .