Canada Life and Irish Life
Senior Analyst - Investments
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Senior Analyst - Investments
Private Debt Analyst
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.
Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.
Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by:
- Providing expertise on financial and tax planning
- Offering home finance and annuities propositions
- Delivering collective fund solutions to third-party customers
Job Summary
You’ll assist in originating private debt transactions for the Global Private Debt team and take responsibility for:
- Monitoring the performance of the assigned global private debt portfolio
- Developing expertise in specific sectors while managing cross-sector deal flow
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with sell-side counterparties to optimise deal flow and allocations
- Contributing to the strategic direction of Great-West Lifeco and its regional entities
What You’ll Do
Investment Analysis & Transactions
- Evaluate new investment opportunities through:
- Fundamental financial analysis
- Technical and legal due diligence
- Presentation of investment recommendations to global heads and regional CIOs
- Coordinate with inside/outside counsel, peers and advisors to resolve legal issues for transactions and amendments
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Portfolio Management
- Regularly review and update analysis of all holdings within your assigned area to assess:
- Suitability of existing/targeted investments
- Credit ratings
Relationship & Deal Execution
- Develop strategic relationships with:
- Sell-side agents
- Bankers
- Issuers
- Finalise necessary documentation, including trade tickets, and coordinate with settlement teams for funding
Process Improvement & Collaboration
- Participate in evolving processes and adopting new technologies to drive efficiencies
- Proactively contribute to:
- Credit reviews
- Asset allocation discussions
- Economic outlook and market forecasting with the team
Who You Are
Core Qualifications
- Expertise in financial modelling, fundamental investment analysis and legal due diligence
- Experience in credit research with strong analytical skills, including:
- Self-directed information-gathering
- Drawing sound conclusions for investment positions
- Breadth of experience across multiple investment sectors, economics and financial markets
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage priorities under tight deadlines
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- Independently work with limited oversight
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities
Why Work With Us
Canada Life offers a competitive salary and benefits package, rigorously reviewed annually. Enjoy:
- Generous pension and bonus scheme
- Income protection
- Private medical insurance & life assurance
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Flexible work arrangements (including part-time) are negotiable for all roles
Our Work Culture
We foster an environment where:
- Curiosity drives collaborative action
- Everyone owns the outcome
- Challenges are tackled together
- Solutions are co-created
We invest in our people, technology and workplaces to ensure sustained growth and career fulfilment.
Diversity & Inclusion
Canada Life is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where every colleague can achieve their potential. We celebrate gender equity, ethnic diversity and ongoing progress in DEI.
"At Canada Life, we believe diversity of background, experience and perspective strengthens our ability to build better futures. Our emerging talent underpins our growth and shapes our inclusive future." – Nick Harding, Chief People Officer
Would you like to play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of private debt at Canada Life?
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