Investment Analyst Alternatives, Legacy
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BCPP199990 |
Summary
Permanent: 37.5 hour per week
Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions)
An opportunity to make a difference
At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a keen Investment Analyst (Legacy) to join our award-winning team.
As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.
We’re recruiting this role to strengthen the support and oversight of our legacy private markets investment portfolios within the Alternatives team as our organisation continues to grow.
The role – what you’ll be doing
As a Investment Analyst within our Alternatives Legacy team your role is hugely important and will include:
Supporting the management and monitoring of legacy investment portfolios in line with internal procedures
Providing data analysis to support oversight of performance, attribution, exposure and risk metrics
Considering ESG, climate and Responsible Investment factors in investment analysis
Participating in investment team meetings and wider collaboration across the organisation
Engaging with advisers, consultants and research providers when required
Identifying and escalating risks within your area of responsibility
About you - and the value you’ll bring to our team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An ability to distil complex information clearly and concisely
High levels of integrity and trustworthiness
Good IT skills and confidence working with data
A genuine interest in investment markets, long‑term investing and sustainability
It would also be helpful if you have:
Experience in investment research or due diligence
Familiarity with investment management software
Experience collaborating on or presenting investment ideas
Qualifications:
You’ll be educated to degree level and hold, be working towards, or be willing to work towards a suitable investment qualification.
Why join Border to Coast?
At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits:
Vitality Health Insurance for all employees
Employee Assistance Programme
A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays
Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC)
Critical Illness Cover
Pension scheme
Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance of 6 times of salary
Sustainable travel plans
Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants
Hybrid working
Onsite gym
There’s also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us
We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development.
If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@bordertocoast.org.uk
We’re looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role’s criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 11 Local Government Pension Schemes funds (‘Partner Funds’). The Partner Funds represent nearly 3,000 employers and over 1.1 million members.
The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Warwickshire.
The Partner Funds have c.£65.3bn in investments, of which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight of £55.4bn (as of 31 March 2025).
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: 10795539 and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ. Further details can be found at https://www.bordertocoast.org.uk.
Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions)
An opportunity to make a difference
At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a keen Investment Analyst (Legacy) to join our award-winning team.
As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.
We’re recruiting this role to strengthen the support and oversight of our legacy private markets investment portfolios within the Alternatives team as our organisation continues to grow.
The role – what you’ll be doing
As a Investment Analyst within our Alternatives Legacy team your role is hugely important and will include:
Supporting the management and monitoring of legacy investment portfolios in line with internal procedures
Providing data analysis to support oversight of performance, attribution, exposure and risk metrics
Considering ESG, climate and Responsible Investment factors in investment analysis
Participating in investment team meetings and wider collaboration across the organisation
Engaging with advisers, consultants and research providers when required
Identifying and escalating risks within your area of responsibility
About you - and the value you’ll bring to our team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An ability to distil complex information clearly and concisely
High levels of integrity and trustworthiness
Good IT skills and confidence working with data
A genuine interest in investment markets, long‑term investing and sustainability
It would also be helpful if you have:
Experience in investment research or due diligence
Familiarity with investment management software
Experience collaborating on or presenting investment ideas
Qualifications:
You’ll be educated to degree level and hold, be working towards, or be willing to work towards a suitable investment qualification.
Why join Border to Coast?
At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits:
Vitality Health Insurance for all employees
Employee Assistance Programme
A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays
Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC)
Critical Illness Cover
Pension scheme
Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance of 6 times of salary
Sustainable travel plans
Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants
Hybrid working
Onsite gym
There’s also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us
We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development.
If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@bordertocoast.org.uk
We’re looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role’s criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 11 Local Government Pension Schemes funds (‘Partner Funds’). The Partner Funds represent nearly 3,000 employers and over 1.1 million members.
The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Warwickshire.
The Partner Funds have c.£65.3bn in investments, of which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight of £55.4bn (as of 31 March 2025).
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: 10795539 and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ. Further details can be found at https://www.bordertocoast.org.uk.