Business Manager - Legal, Secretariat, Public Affairs and Corporate Sustainability

Aberdeen Standard Investments; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth and investment firm is seeking a Business Manager for their Legal, Secretariat, Public Affairs, and Corporate Sustainability teams. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills to drive efficiency and support various business functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in business management and be highly detail-oriented. The company offers great benefits including 40 days of annual leave and a 16% pension contribution, alongside a commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

16% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits like gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced business management capacity.
• Able to manage confidential matters with discretion.
• Pro-active forward planning with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LSPS spend tracking and annual budget setting.
• Support monthly Risk meetings and track Control Improvement Plans.
• Drive people-related initiatives for the function.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Business Manager - Legal, Secretariat, Public Affairs & Corporate Sustainability

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put stakeholders at the heart of what we do, helping us to make a positive difference to clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand, providing excellent client service supported by leading technology and talent. Aberdeen comprises three businesses: interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each focused on meeting evolving client needs.

• interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them.
• Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
• Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager focusing on areas where we have strength and scale to capitalise on key market themes, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.

About the Department & Role

As a Business Manager, you will be at the heart of our Legal, Secretariat, Public Affairs, and Corporate Sustainability (LSPS) teams, driving efficiency and fostering a collaborative environment through exceptional coordination and communication skills. This role requires strong coordination, communication and problem-solving abilities to support seamless execution of processes and projects, drive efficiency, manage risks and foster collaboration. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development, working closely with the Group General Counsel and LSPS leadership, and involvement in various functional and business activities.

Key Responsibilities

Finance/Compensation:

• Oversee LSPS spend tracking to support effective cost control and coordinate the annual budget setting process for the function, ensuring financial efficiency and strategic alignment.
• Support the compensation review process and manage ad hoc compensation-related activities.
• Act as a central point of contact for all finance-related activities and provide regular updates to the Group General Counsel.

Risk Management:

• Facilitate monthly meetings with the Risk business partner, track Control Improvement Plans and Shield updates to maintain robust risk management.
• Support the annual RCSA sign-off and coordinate the annual Policy Attestation.
• Coordinate the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment and annual BIA sign-off.

People, Communications & Engagement

• Drive people-related initiatives for the function, including organisational design changes, performance management calibration and talent management processes to cultivate a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Oversee FTE/Headcount and recruitment approval.
• Engage with HR Business Partner and support Pulse Surveys participation and action planning around results.

Leadership Team Support:

• Arrange and support LT meetings, manage agendas, and coordinate other ad hoc LT activities.

Other responsibilities:

• Line management of the Operations & Support team and oversight of cross-versatility training.
• Manage relationships with external partners.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Group General Counsel in preparing presentations and papers.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced business management capacity (or similar role).
• Highly organised with great attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential matters with discretion and sensitivity.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring all interactions demonstrate Aberdeen company behaviours.
• Able to prioritise workload ensuring all deadlines are met/managed effectively.
• Pro-active forward planning and organising with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. A team member will reach out to support you through your application process.

Our benefits

There’s more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We offer an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. Our rewards include 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and flexible benefits such as gym discounts, season ticket loans, and access to an employee discount portal. Read more about our benefits.

Our business

Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients’ changing needs.

An inclusive way of working

We support a blended working approach combining face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connectivity in offices with the flexibility of working from home. We are committed to an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our actions. If you need assistance with your application or an adjustment to interview arrangements due to disability or neurodiversity, please let us know and we will help. We are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that values diversity and meritocracy. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.