Investment Analyst

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Royal London is hiring an Investment Analyst to join the Investment Accounting team on a permanent basis with a hybrid 50/50 working pattern in Alderley Edge or Edinburgh and a closing date of 6 March 2026. The role centers on financial close, ledger production, and the accuracy of cost, project, investment and tax accounting, plus oversight of asset valuations and collaboration with outsourced partners to strengthen controls. You’ll drive box management improvements and contribute to governance forums. To apply, emphasize your IAQ or CISI status or equivalent, GAAP and Solvency II awareness, advanced Excel, and a track record of solving problems in change environments, with a tailored letter showing concrete impact.

Job Title: Investment Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:  Alderley Edge or Edinburgh

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 6th March 2026

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking investment environment? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Investment Analyst to join our Investment Accounting team, where your expertise will help shape the future of financial control and process innovation across the Group and its subsidiaries. As part of this vital team, you’ll be at the heart of managing our financial close, orchestrating seamless ledger production, and overseeing the accuracy of cost, project, investment, and tax accounting.

The role will involve collaborating closely with our outsourced investment accounting partners, ensuring robust controls and offering assurance on asset valuations. You’ll play a key part in refining our box management processes by generating fresh ideas and driving continual improvement. You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile forums, analyse unit pricing errors, and lead the charge in delivering data integrity and governance.

If you’re looking to work on challenging projects, add real value, and grow professionally within a supportive and hybrid working environment, this is the ideal position to take your career to new heights. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, expertise, and proactive thinking!

About the role

• Support operational box management processes across daily, weekly and monthly cycles.
• Contribute to materials for the Box Management Forum and provide clear insights to stakeholders.
• Support analysis of unit pricing errors and delivery of unit pricing controls and oversight.
• Act as a subject matter expert on box management, providing day‑to‑day support to the team.
• Document and maintain robust processes and controls, identifying opportunities for continual improvement.

About you

• Part‑qualified or newly qualified IAQ/CISI professional, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a relevant finance, accounting or investment operations role.
• Strong Excel skills, including confident use of formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a desire to understand root causes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible, proactive and comfortable working in change‑driven environments.
• Basic understanding of Solvency II requirements where they impact Asset valuation.
• Full knowledge and understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements etc.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.   

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. 

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits  

Inclusion, diversity and belonging 

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.