Committee Coordinator (Asset Management New Business )

M&G FA Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Coordinator for the New Business Committee. This role involves coordinating meetings, maintaining governance documentation, and liaising with senior stakeholders across various functions. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and governance skills, alongside experience in financial services. The institution offers a flexible working environment and a competitive benefits package, promoting work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Valuable pension scheme with 18% contributions

38 days annual leave

Health & Protection cover including healthcare options

Qualifications

• Experience within financial services or Asset Management.
• Familiarity with committee operations and governance documentation.
• Understanding of investment products and pricing structures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Business Committee operations and meetings.
• Maintain documentation and governance protocols.
• Compile reports for the Asset Management Executive Committee.

Skills

Strong organisational and governance experience

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Job description

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments Asset Management and Life work together to provide access to balanced long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Department : Finance

Reporting Line : Investments CFO (aka Head of Asset Management Business Partnering)

Role Purpose :

The New Business Committee (NBC) Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the effective operation of the New Business Committee within Asset New Business Committee (NBC) will ensure a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary review of proposed business activities encompassing commercial (including pricing) legal regulatory operational financial reputational and strategic perspectives. The NBC will play a key role in shaping the design structuring and operational readiness of new business initiatives to ensure alignment with the firms risk appetite values and long-term objectives.

The Coordinator will ensure that the committee functions smoothly, maintains governance integrity and facilitates timely decision-making across senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

New Business Committee Operations

• Schedule and coordinate meetings (weekly cadence with ad hoc sessions as required).
• Ensure quorum is met (minimum of four members including representation from Risk, Compliance and Legal).
• Prepare and circulate agendas, meeting packs and draft minutes in advance of sessions. Maintain the NBC calendar and ensure alignment with broader governance timelines.

Documentation and Governance

• Maintain and update the NBC Terms of Reference (ToR) and ensure adherence to governance protocols.
• Track submissions and ensure they follow the standard written template including key dimensions such as operating model changes and risk and compliance implications.
• Record decisions, rationales and any escalations to the Asset Management (MGG) Executive Committee or other governance bodies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with senior representatives from Risk, Compliance, Legal, Product Distribution, Operations and Investments to coordinate attendance and input.
• Support the Chair (Asset Management CFO) in identifying potential conflicts of interest and managing member participation accordingly.
• Facilitate communication between NBC and other committees (e.g. Product Management Committee (PMC), Global Distribution Committee (GDC), Product Development Management Meeting (PDMM), Private Markets Leadership Meeting (PMLM), the Seed Capital Allocation Forum (SCAF) and the AM ExCom) to ensure clarity on scope and avoid duplication.

Reporting and Escalation

• Compile and submit regular reports to the Asset Management Executive Committee which can also cascade to other relevant groups summarising proposals reviewed, decisions taken and emerging risks so that decisions are well understood across the business.
• Ensure documentation of key decisions is stored securely and accessible for audit and regulatory review.

Skills and Experience Required :

• Strong organisational and governance experience within financial services or Asset Management
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and with a variety of stakeholders
• Familiarity with committee operations regulatory frameworks (e.g. SMCR) and governance documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable Qualifications :

• Understanding of investment products, distribution landscape, pricing structures and ESG frameworks.

Work Level : Experienced Colleague

Close Date : 9th December 2025

Recruiter : Matt Campbell

What we offer :

At M&G we are committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include :

As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan together with access to financial wellbeing and support services – to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy to balance your work and personal commitments.

Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity adoption surrogacy and paternity leave – as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options – for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities or neuro‑divergent conditions.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at :

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Access
• Ellucian
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Visio
• Detailing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1