Corporate Strategy Principal (12 month FTC) at LegalAndGeneral

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, Asset Management, Market Entry Strategy, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Operating Model Improvement, Due Diligence, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Data Interpretation, Storytelling, Cross-functional Leadership, Revenue Growth, Operational Efficiency

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Our global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets. Who we are We are one of Europe’s largest asset managers and a major global investor across public and private markets. Asset Management is a critical driver of our Group strategy. The business aims to work synergistically with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers, and deliver enhanced shareholder returns. Our investment philosophy and processes are focused on creating value over the long term. We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can create value and drive positive change. Job Description We’re recruiting for a Corporate Strategy Principal to join our team within Strategy, Product and Marketing for a 12 month FTC. This is a high-impact opportunity supporting senior leadership to shape and deliver the Asset Management strategy. You’ll work closely with the Executive Committee, partnering across the business to drive growth, improve efficiency and strengthen connectivity across teams. What you’ll be doing: Supporting the development and delivery of the Asset Management strategy in line with key strategic priorities Leading analysis and coordinating strategic initiatives, including market entry strategies and growth opportunities across geographies and client channels Partnering with teams across distribution, investments, product and marketing to deliver cross-functional strategic outcomes Shaping and delivering initiatives to grow revenue, improve margins and enhance operational efficiency Driving operating model improvements, including simplifying processes and supporting the adoption of new technologies Leading and delivering consultancy-style projects to solve complex business challenges and unlock new opportunities Supporting corporate development activity, including evaluating opportunities, managing due diligence and contributing to execution Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable successful delivery of strategic initiatives Who we’re looking for: Experience in strategy, corporate finance or management consulting, ideally within asset management or financial services Strong understanding of the asset management industry and key drivers of growth and performance Proven ability to lead and deliver complex strategic projects from concept through to execution Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into clear recommendations Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across a wide range of stakeholders Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment High level of professionalism, integrity and ability to handle sensitive information Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience Additional Information At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. Permanent/Regular or Fixed Term Contract/Temporary: Permanent (UK and ROW) / Regular (US) L&G Business Unit: Legal & General Investment Management L&G sub Business Unit: LGIM Primary Location: London, One Coleman Street Job Family: Product

Responsibilities

Support the development and delivery of the Asset Management strategy by leading strategic initiatives and market entry analysis. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and manage corporate development activities.