DRAFT JOB DESCRIPTION - Liverpool City Region



JOB DESCRIPTION Job TitleAssistant Investment AnalystSalary Band?21,589-24,284 (SCP20-23)Reporting ToCo-Head of Investment Political RestrictionTBCPrimary Purpose of the PostTo work on major projects and investments that will generate economic growth, financial returns and wellbeing dividends in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s recently formed investment team. To be a positive and enthusiastic member of the investment team and work in a hands on, proactive manner.Key Role Specific Responsibilities Development and Financing of ProjectsTo support the funding of investment projects in the Liverpool City Region by:Undertaking financial analysis on proposed projects, partners and stakeholdersProviding market and sector analysis and research to support funding proposalsAssisting in the development of financial models and analysis to support the Combined Authority’s proposed financing of projects Assisting with the drafting of investment reports for approval Supporting the assessment of the economic, social, environmental and other products of projects under consideration (often led by third party experts)Managing documents, reports, key correspondence and other materials related to projects under considerationOther tasks identified by the project leader in managing the proposed transactionSupporting the procurement, selection and contracting of third party contractors at the project levelProject Monitoring / Portfolio ManagementTo liaise with the Combined Authority’s finance, legal, portfolio management and other teams on project performance and forecastsTo assist with the collation of data on project performance, as required, to assist with the monitoring of the portfolioTeam SupportTo provide administration of the team’s marketing, deals flow, pipeline and approvals processes General Corporate ResponsibilitiesTo support the implementation of the City Region’s Devolution agreement and wider strategic prioritiesTo participate in all aspects of training and development as directed and to use all relevant learning opportunities to improve personal skills so as to improve effectiveness and efficiency of service deliveryTo support the Investment Team in contributing to the corporate management of the strategic risks facing the LCRCATo support the achievement of corporate efficiency targets and initiativesTo ensure the Combined Authority’s commitment to equal opportunities and is demonstrated through promoting non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertakenIt must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the Combined Authority, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and the Combined Authority’s safety plan.This job description is not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.PERSON SPECIFICATIONSERVICE AREA: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Commercial Development and Investment DirectorateJOB TITLE: Assistant Investment AnalystGRADE: ?21,589 - ?24,284Note to Applicants. Essential criteria are marked with ‘*’. All other criteria are desirable.CriteriaKnowledge And SkillsQualifications and TrainingUndergraduate degree with 2.1 Honours or above. *Postgraduate degree/training First steps towards a professional accreditation, e.g. CFA, ACA, ICAEW, legal profession membershipItems 1 and 2: courses with a strong quantitative element are preferred ExperienceSome professional experience Working effectively in a team *Working under pressure, meeting deadlines and showing resilience*Building relationships around a shared objective*AttributesHigh personal motivation and a willingness to go the extra mile for the team*Conscientious, with attention to detail*Dedication to making a difference at work, supporting the vision and aims of Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityCommitment to equal opportunities*Skills/AbilitiesAbility to analyse and interpret basic financial accounts to understand the financial standing of a project/company/proposition *Ability to research companies, markets or economic sectorsAbility to identify the market position and competitive advantages of a project/company/propositionAbility to work in Microsoft Excel and to produce straightforward financial models / projectionsAbility to synthesise information to generate clear reportsAbility to write clearly and succinctly, and to communicate effectivelyAbility to establish priorities and communicate pressing issues to team members and clients ................
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