USS Investment Management Limited

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts. About the role In your role as Head of HR Operations & Transformation you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity tolead the development and execution of HR strategies that align with the organisation's business goals in conjunction with HR Director and Leadership team. This role will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, driving HR transformation initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the HR function. The role holder will provide leadership and management of the HR operational infrastructure and framework, including Operational Risk management, HR systems management, data analytics and reporting ensuring its design also supports the culture and expected behaviours across the organisation. What you will be doing As a trusted part of the HR you will be responsible for: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals and transformation initiatives Lead and coach the HR Operations team to deliver excellence across the employee lifecycle Drive process improvements and use data insights to inform HR decisions and measure performance Provide strategic support to the HR Director and leadership team on HR priorities Oversee efficient and compliant HR service delivery across all operational areas Lead change initiatives within HR to support transformation and embed continuous improvement Ensure HR practices align with legal requirements and manage associated risks About you We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience in leading HR initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment. Understanding of HR processes and policies, and keeping abreast of technical, professional & technological developments in the HR sector. Self-starter with ability to manage a full and varied workload and manage projects to tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strategic thinking and problem solving capability. Strong people leader who engages well with the team and with stakeholders throughout the organisation. Experience in MI production & insights, HR systems and systems administration. At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits! How we will reward you Generous annual leave package Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay) Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent Employee Volunteer Day's to support the communities where you work and live Cycle to Work Scheme Our culture and values Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is embedded through our values: Integrity About us Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .

Finance Business Partner - Investment Segment Business Area: Finance Place of Work: London Contract Type: Permanent When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts. Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model. About the role In your role as Finance Business Partner - Investment Segment, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to identify areas within and in relation to the Investment Segment, with responsibilities for aspects of financial business support and planning, including month-end processes and various papers and presentations to committees and boards. Together with the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will proactively support driving change and provide financial support to enable the Investment Segment to deliver its strategic objectives whilst managing approved budgets. Build and maintain strong relationships between the Investment Segment and Finance to ensure robust financial management and accurate, timely forecasting. What you will be doing As a trusted part of the Finance team, you will: Implement and monitor strategic plans, including cost-saving initiatives, ensuring budget holders are accountable Provide insights into Investment Segment financials for MI, Exco, and Board presentations Enhance forecasting and variance analysis to offer better insight into spending drivers Review and challenge business cases, assessing financial impacts and broader implications Identify and drive change initiatives, focusing on sustainable cost savings and Value for Money Model financial impacts of business changes, including new products, resource planning, and reorganisations Manage and report on monthly and quarterly performance for the Investment Segment, identifying key trends and insights Meet regularly with stakeholders to deliver both high-level and detailed financial insights Ensure accurate headcount reporting and committed expenditure analysis, addressing key budget variances Collaborate on external information requirements, such as benchmarking and cost transparency initiatives Oversee month-end processes, ensuring appropriate controls and understanding within the Investment Segment Document processes and controls to maintain business continuity within Finance About you We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile. To be successful in the role, you will have: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Business partnering experience Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong analytical and presentation skills (Intermediate/Advanced PowerPoint) Advanced Excel and modelling skills working with potentially large data sets including sensitive information Experience in month-end processes, including accruals/prepayments Experience managing planning processes and providing support into presentations, analysis, and papers to a wide variety of stakeholders including executive committees/boards Knowledge/experience of financial products/concepts that the Investment Segment uses or invests in (desirable) At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture, and excellent range of benefits! How we will reward you Generous annual leave package Access to a high-quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family-friendly pay) Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and talent Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live Cycle to Work Scheme Our culture and values Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is embedded through our values: Integrity About us Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit . USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey, please let us know by contacting .

Business Area: Fixed Income, Treasury and Trading Place of Work: London Contract Type: Permanent When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts. About the role In your role as Multi-Asset Execution Trader you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to support multi-asset execution activities for the Scheme and Portfolio Management teams. The individual will work as part of a team of four supporting the execution activities across all products for the Scheme. Products include fixed income, fx, equities, listed and OTC derivatives. As part of the team the individual will be expected to help drive process improvement as well as identify new and alternative technology to support the execution process. What you will do Primarily focus on execution related activities alongside the other execution team members and the broader investment team members with a focus towards fx and fixed income products Take all sufficient steps to ensure best execution and effective implementation strategies Manage flow of PM orders fairly Provide advice to PMs on efficient and effective implementation of execution strategies, providing colour on market conditions (liquidity, expected impact costs), calendar events and anything else relevant to implementation Cultivate relationships with counterparties and stakeholders Drive automation, streamlining and harmonisation of execution workflow processes across desks and functions Identify areas of improvement (e.g. new execution venues, outsourcing opportunities, leveraging technology solutions) About you We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile. To be successful in the role you will have: Experience of buy-side execution, preferably in fixed income or fx An understanding and knowledge of various asset classes and markets (equity, debt, futures, OTC derivatives, Forward FX, developed and emerging market) Strong analytical and organisational skills and rigorous attention to detail Ability to build and maintain relationships within team, across stakeholders and with counterparties Good knowledge of the regulatory environment At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits! How we will reward you Generous annual leave package Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay) Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live Cycle to Work Scheme Our culture and values Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is embedded through our values: Integrity About us Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit . USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .