Northern LGPS - Investment Applications Lead

Northern LGPS - Investment Applications Lead

Organization: Northern LGPS (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Any Northern LGPS location / C/O Guardsman Tony Downes House, 5 Manchester Road, Droylsden, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Salary Range: Grade C (£80,000 - £100,000 per annum)

Application Deadline: 17:00 (5:00 PM), 28 August 2026

Job Introduction

Help build the investment technology capability behind one of the UK's largest investment managers!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Northern LGPS—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.

As Northern LGPS establishes a new FCA-authorised investment management company, we are seeking a strategic and technical Investment Applications Lead. Working closely with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Head of Technology, and IT Services & Infrastructure Lead, you will drive the implementation, configuration, and ongoing development of investment technology applications, ensuring robust data platforms and integrations support high-performing operations from day one.

About the Role

As Investment Applications Lead, you will shape the technology environment and act as the internal subject matter expert for investment-facing tech. Key responsibilities include:

• Applications & Integration: Leading the implementation, configuration, and testing of portfolio management systems, data platforms, and reporting tools, ensuring seamless integrations with third-party providers.

• Operational Readiness: Ensuring systems, data flows, and reporting capabilities operate in line with governance requirements, internal policies, and regulatory obligations.

• Collaboration & Delivery: Working alongside senior stakeholders across technology and investment teams to translate business needs into robust, reliable application solutions.

• Performance & Vendor Oversight: Overseeing application performance, assessing technology vendors and roadmaps, maintaining technical documentation, and coordinating user training.

• Risk & Governance: Identifying, managing, and escalating application risks, integration failures, and operational issues through appropriate governance channels.

About You

We are looking for an experienced investment technology professional who brings:

• Proven experience managing investment technology applications, portfolio management systems, data platforms, and reporting tools.

• Strong background in implementing, configuring, and testing complex technology solutions and system integrations.

• A solid understanding of investment operations, data flows, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• (Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role).

Why Join Northern LGPS?

As Northern LGPS evolves, we are building a collaborative, open, and trusting culture where people can do their best work. Benefits and features include:

• Competitive salary (Grade C: £80,000 - £100,000)

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support collaboration and colleague wellbeing

• A supportive learning culture focused on professional growth and sustainability

• Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive working environments