About LPPI (-%About LPPI)

One of the key priorities at LPPI is ensuring that our people work every day in an empowered, supportive, diverse and inclusive culture. Practically, this means recognising and valuing the uniqueness of every individual in terms of background, experience, beliefs and circumstances. This starts with the recruitment process, where we partner with agencies who share our common goal and advertise on a variety of job boards to access the broadest spectrum of candidates. And once successful applicants are on board, we trust our people to work in the way that works best for them which typically involves a mix of office and home working plus an engagement model to ensure frequent two-way feedback.

We are very proud of our culture at LPPI and the benefits it brings to both our people and the business. But don’t just take our word for it! Recently, we invited our entire workforce to describe in three words what is great about us and they said - our people, flexibility and collaboration.

If you would like to join a company that is inclusive and forward-thinking, please read on.

Role Purpose (-%Role purpose)

This role is responsible for designing and implementing a revised Client Accounting functional model within the Investment and Fund Operations Team at LPPI. The refreshed model needs to be effective and scalable while clearly defining the boundaries between the Client and LPPI. This supports LPPI’s strategic objective of defining the Client and Fund Service Delivery Model it wishes to implement to support its existing and potential future clients’ requirements.

Key Responsibilities (-%Key responsibilities)

• Develop a sound knowledge of the current Client Accounting model, the services LPPI provides to them and the specific nature of the three existing Clients.
• Understand the current weaknesses and challenges and work with the relevant LPPI teams to determine options for the future model.
• Work closely with the Clients to understand their relationships with their third-party providers and determine how a triparty model could be optimised.
• Fully understand the services being provided by each client’s TPA and the oversight model currently in place.
• Using this knowledge and vision for the future, work with relevant business areas to determine and document the process model for the Client Accounting function and relevant monthly and quarterly timelines.
• Work closely with the Client Management team to define the data required for reporting and support the Client Service model more generally.
• Create process sand procedure documents for the function and be part of its set up within the BAU team.
• Create a culture of giving and receiving timely feedback across the team.
• Role model the LPPI values and associated behaviours and demand the same of the team
• Invest time in learning and development including pathways to promotion and role model via self-learning and completion of mandatory learning.


Requirements for the role (-%Requirements for the role)

• Experience of working in a Client or Fund Accounting team within an asset manager or third-party provider essential.
• Ideally, hands on experience of Investment Accounting and valuations both production and management of a monthly/quarterly valuation and reporting cycle.
• Experience as a Business Analyst within Financial Services firm, ideally an asset manager.
• Experience of building new models and business processes using a recognised methodology.
• Advanced business process analysis experience and knowledge.
• Experience of facilitating workshops to gather requirements and define processes.
• Good level of numerical, analytical and report writing skills, including the ability to use MS office tools to assist in communication of key messages to facilitate decisions.
• Broad understanding of investment performance reporting and ability to interrogate and calculate if necessary.
• A sound understanding of financial markets, and ideally experience with: Pension funds, asset allocation, investment management, derivatives and investment risk / hedging strategies (i.e., currency hedging).
• Understands the relevant regulatory environment in which LPPI operates.
• Ability to work through complex problems and challenges to provide innovative insights and solutions.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player who can manage a high personal workload with multiple deadlines. An ability to “role up the sleeves” if necessary.
• A willingness to go above and beyond what is typically required on the job and the ability to think critically and provide thoughtful support.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to build good working relationships and influence at all levels both internally and externally.
• Ability to work within a relatively unstructured environment and introduce a degree of structure.
• Promotes positive behaviour through own actions and attitude with the ability to deliver solutions within a team environment and be a flexible and supportive team player.
• A confident yet approachable style. The ability to resolve issues in an appropriate manner
• An understanding of the breadth of the diversity agenda including embedding good practice and an understanding of LPP’s commitment to combating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity.


Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking the work.