Northern LGPS - Investment Applications Lead
Bradford City Council
Job Introduction
Investment Applications Lead
Help build the investment technology capability behind one of the UK's largest investment managers
Northern LGPS is establishing a new FCA authorised investment management company to manage around £70bn of assets on behalf of three Local Government Pension Scheme funds. As Investment Applications Lead, you'll play a key role in delivering the investment technology environment that will support this next phase of the organisation's development.
Working closely with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Head of Technology and IT Services and Infrastructure Lead, you'll lead the implementation, configuration and ongoing development of investment applications, ensuring systems, data platforms and integrations are ready to support a high-performing investment operation from day one.
About Northern LGPS
Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team, strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes.
For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation.
Our culture
As Northern LGPS continues to evolve, we are building a collaborative, open and trusting organisation where people can do their best work.
We believe strong outcomes come from working together, sharing knowledge and supporting one another. Our flexible and hybrid working arrangements give colleagues greater flexibility in how they manage their time, while supporting collaboration and colleague wellbeing.
We are developing a supportive learning culture where people are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas and help shape how the organisation works. Our ambition is to build a resilient and sustainable organisation that delivers for its Partner Funds over the long term.
Main responsibilities
You'll:
- Lead the implementation, configuration and development of Northern LGPS's investment technology applications, including portfolio management systems, data platforms and reporting tools.
- Establish and validate integrations between investment applications and third-party providers, ensuring reliable data flows are in place ahead of operational go-live.
- Act as Northern LGPS's internal subject matter expert for investment-facing technology, advising on applications, investment operations, data flows and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Work closely with the CIO, IT Services and Infrastructure Lead and investment, risk and reporting colleagues to understand business requirements and deliver effective technology solutions.
- Oversee application performance, identify issues and coordinate improvements to maximise reliability and operational effectiveness.
- Lead the delivery of investment technology projects, ensuring systems and integrations are fully configured, tested and operationally ready.
- Maintain documentation covering application configurations, integrations, testing outcomes and operational procedures.
- Assess technology vendors, application roadmaps and new developments to support continuous improvement.
- Coordinate user training and provide guidance when new applications or significant enhancements are introduced.
- Ensure investment applications, associated data flows and reporting capabilities operate in line with governance requirements, internal policies and relevant regulatory reporting obligations.
- Identify, manage and escalate application risks, integration failures and operational issues through appropriate governance arrangements.
What we're looking for
You'll bring a strong understanding of investment technology together with the ability to translate business requirements into robust, reliable application solutions.
You'll be able to demonstrate experience of:
- Managing investment technology applications and platforms.
- Portfolio management systems, investment data platforms and reporting tools.
- Implementing, configuring and testing complex technology solutions.
- Managing system integrations and third-party technology providers.
- Understanding investment operations, investment data flows and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Application support, performance optimisation and continual improvement.
- Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders across technology and investment teams.
- Producing clear technical documentation and governance reporting.
Hours of work
37 hours per week.
Location
Any NLGPS location.
Salary Range and Grade
Grade C (£80,000 - £100,000)
Sponsorship
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application via:
Application deadline: 28 August 2026 at 17:00 (5:00pm).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient volume of suitable applications.
Equal opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
