Commercial Operations Analyst

PurposeAs a Commercial Operations Analyst within London CIV’s Commercial Team, you will play a central role in supporting the delivery of the Fit for the Future (FFF) implementation programme. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you’ll help enhance the team’s advisory capabilities, supporting Partner Fund asset transitions, and contribute to strengthening relationships with Partner Funds.This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with Solutions Managers and internal teams to support a broad range of activities, workstreams and reporting. Key ResponsibilitiesWhat You’ll Be Doing·       Programme Delivery & Service DevelopmentSupport the design, development and rollout of new services under the FFF programme, including Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA), LGPS PASS, and pensions officer support.·       Asset Transition SupportProvide analytical and project coordination support across asset transition activities, including managing workflows of Investment Management Agreements (IMAs), monitoring deliverables, timelines and risks.·       Partner Fund Reporting & Advisory SupportPrepare briefing materials, reports and research to further strengthen the team’s advisory capabilities and support Partner Fund reporting requirements.·       Client Relationship ModelWork with Solutions Managers to refine and develop the client relationship model, focusing on data  gathering, internal reporting and Partner Fund insights.·       Committee & Meeting PreparationCoordinate and prepare committee and meeting packs for Solutions Manager meetings, gathering data from investment, Responsible Investment (RI) and CRM teams. Draft high quality briefing papers for use by the Chief Commercial Officer.·       Cross-Team CollaborationEngage proactively with internal teams (investment, operations, compliance, RI, CRMs) to ensure seamless delivery and coordination of commercial projects and services.·       Information ManagementDevelop and maintain a centralised bank of key commercial information for reuse across services and reporting.·       Operational SupportAssist with subscription and redemption processes, including collecting and organising and preparing relevant documentation from Partner Funds.·       Process ImprovementContribute to documentation, scalable service models and enhancements to operational efficiency across the Commercial Team.·       Ad-Hoc AnalysisSupport with scenario modelling, data analysis and preparation of client-facing materials as required.What You’ll BringEssential·       Strong analytical skills with experience handling complex financial, operational or investment data·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills·       Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines·       Experience in professional services, consultancy, financial services or pensions·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)·       Collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams. Desirable·       Experience working with public sector clients or pension schemes·       Familiarity with Investment Management Agreements and transition planning·       Experience  preparing committee papers, meeting packs or briefing materials·       Understanding of LGPS structures and reporting requirements