Client Director, UK Discretionary & Strategic Partnerships | London, UK

Invesco; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking a Client Director to lead strategic partnerships and sales growth. The role involves building deep relationships with clients, driving sales execution in the financial sector, and collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have proven success in sales, strong consultative skills, and experience with financial products. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company-provided healthcare

Generous pension provisions

Flexible working options

Volunteering days

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of UK mutual fund distribution
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, organised, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership on sales strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Drive sales across multiple opportunity types.

Skills

Proven success in financial sector sales

Strong consultative sales approach

Technical knowledge across major asset classes

Excellent communication skills

Strong numeracy and analytical thinking

Education

Relevant professional qualification or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Client Director, UK Discretionary & Strategic Partnerships

Client Director, UK Discretionary & Strategic Partnerships

Client Director, UK Discretionary & Strategic Partnerships

As one of the world's leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!

Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Company-provided healthcare
• A competitive annual leave allowance
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension provisions
• Income protection
• Health and wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life insurance

What we are looking for:

• Strategic Business Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute sales strategies targeting significant growth in managed assets across institutional and discretionary channels
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain deep, long-term relationships with key clients at all levels of the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
• Sales Execution: Drive sales across multiple opportunity types ensuring alignment with client needs and business objectives
• Consultative Engagement: Deliver tailored presentations and communications that articulate Invesco's investment philosophy, strategies, and market views
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including distribution, investment, product, and marketing to ensure a cohesive client experience
• Market Intelligence: Stay informed on market developments, fund performance, and industry trends to provide relevant insights and thought leadership to clients
• CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of client interactions and business activities using Salesforce and other systems to support planning and compliance

W hat you can bring:

• Proven success in financial sector sales, particularly with UK discretionary fund managers, asset managers, banks, and private banks
• Deep understanding of the UK mutual fund distribution and discretionary investment channels
• Strong consultative sales approach with a track record of cross-selling and delivering tailored investment solutions
• Technical knowledge across all major asset classes, including mutual funds, private markets, ETFs, investment trusts, passive strategies, and liquidity solutions
• Up-to-date awareness of financial markets, economic trends, regulatory requirements, and competitor initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and other CRM or planning tools; openness to adopting new technologies
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong numeracy, analytical thinking, and business planning capabilities
• Self-motivated, organised, and adaptable to changing client and market needs
• High energy, drive, and commitment to achieving partnership-level client engagement
• Ability to think innovatively and adapt strategies to evolving market and client dynamics
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as required

Disability Confident Scheme

Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the criteria for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. By opting-in to this scheme, applicants will be disclosing that they have a disability solely for the purpose of the Disability Confident Scheme.

The Disability Confident Scheme only guarantees an interview - it does not automatically mean that applicants interviewed will gain employment with Invesco at that time.

To apply through the Disability Confident Scheme, you'll need to firstly ensure you have applied for the role via our external careers page. Following this, you'll need to email us at [e-mail] your wish to opt-in, alongside your contact details and the title of the role you wish to apply for.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco's Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm's most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other's growth and development.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.

Recruitment Agencies:
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.

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