Business Support Manager, Investments - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

50120 Threadneedle Asset Mgmt Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is seeking a Business Support Manager to support the Global CIO and the Senior Investment Management Team. Responsibilities include preparing materials for meetings, managing communications, and leading investment projects. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisation skills, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in MS Office. Experience in asset management is preferred. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on inclusivity and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Career growth and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Self-starter, capable of prioritizing conflicting deadlines.
• Experience in asset management and financial markets is beneficial.
• Comfortable engaging with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers for quarterly board meetings and ensure alignment.
• Take minutes and track completion of actions assigned by the Global CIO.
• Lead Investment projects and initiatives, including the CIO's quarterly newsletter.

Skills

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Ability to manage confidential information

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

The Business Support Manager, Investments will support the Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and his Senior Investment Management Team across the Global Asset Management division.

How you'll spend your time

• Prepare papers for quarterly board meetings, coordinating across the department and liaising with other parts of the business to ensure alignment.

Participate in various committee and Senior Manager Meetings. Take minutes when required and track completion of actions and tasks either assigned to or by the Global CIO.

Lead and support Investment projects and initiatives, such as drafting the CIO's quarterly newsletter, generating ideas and materials and conducting research. The role is effectively considered an active and contributing part of the Investment management team.

Preparation of materials for external media briefings and client events. Prepare and review thought pieces on behalf of the Global CIO.

Work with the Executive Assistant to the Global CIO to facilitate the communication and coordination between the Global CIO and his Senior Leaders as well as the broader Investment department including Ameriprise and Global Asset Management colleagues.

Ensure consistency of communications, timeliness of delivery and suitable understanding of all relevant parties of requirements and expectations.

This position should be able to take the initiative to ensure the ClOs decisions and preferences made are consistently carried across the remainder of the business, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

To be successful in this role you will have

Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Absolute discretion with confidential information.

A self-starter and team-player who is organised and able to prioritise between conflicting deadlines.

Ability to look ahead to anticipate material requirements and deadlines.

Work with the Global CIO's Executive Assistant to pre-empt and respond to queries on behalf of the Global CIO.

Excellent stakeholder management, working with people across Global Investments and the wider business.

Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong with MS Word / Power Point / Excel.

Articulate with effective verbal and written communication skills.

Confident and comfortable with senior management.

Capable of capturing and summarising relevant information.

In addition,an understanding of asset management and financial markets would be beneficial.

Previous experience in Sharepoint would be an advantage but not essential.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.