Group Head of Distribution Management

Rathbones Group Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm based in London is looking for a Group Head of Distribution Management on a 9-month fixed term contract. The role involves overseeing daily operations, leading Salesforce strategy, and supporting governance and risk compliance. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a background in wealth management, and effective communication abilities. This hybrid role offers a comprehensive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance - 8 x salary

Discretionary bonus

Flexible holidays - purchase up to 5 additional days

Volunteering days

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Operated at a senior level within asset or wealth management business.
• Strong understanding of wealth management processes.
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders on cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring priorities are met.
• Own and execute the Salesforce roadmap for Group Distribution.
• Provide support on governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance activities.
• Assist GDO on critical projects and emerging priorities.
• Drive data transformation initiatives for enhanced decision-making.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Risk management

Project management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree level or equivalent

IMC/CFA and other industry qualifications

Job description

Role Title: Group Head of Distribution Management

Division: Distribution

Location: London

Contract: 9 month secondment / fixed term contract

Working pattern: Hybrid

About the Role

Overall responsibility for supporting the Chief Group Distribution Officer (GDO) in the daily operational running of the business. The duties of this role will include being a key delegate for the GDO in operational matters, representing the views and priorities and helping to deliver on the key strategic priorities.

What you'll be responsible for

Drive Business Delivery: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring priorities are met and issues are resolved promptly. Engage across the group to manage risks and elevate where necessary to maintain seamless business performance.

Lead Salesforce Strategy: Own and execute the Salesforce roadmap for Group Distribution in partnership with the COO and CCO. Ensure the platform delivers measurable value for sales teams and management by optimising data architecture, reporting capabilities, and sales enablement tools.

Strengthen Governance, Risk & Compliance: Provide robust support to the GDO on governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance activities, including business‑as‑usual (BAU) reporting and issue resolution.

Adapt and Support Strategic Projects: Demonstrate agility by pivoting across the business to assist the GDO on critical projects and emerging priorities, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals.

Foster Collaboration and Team Engagement: Build strong relationships and networks across the organisation. Actively support operational initiatives and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Lead Data Transformation: Own and drive the ongoing data transformation programme, working closely with Distribution stakeholders, COO, Finance, and RAM to deliver accurate, actionable insights that enhance decision‑making.

About you

If you meet some of these criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply

• Operated at a senior level within an asset or wealth management business and has a strong understanding of wealth management
• Strong and effective communicator and key influencer, ability to build strong relationships
• Can navigate complex problems effectively and understands risk and commercial implications
• Can grasp subject matter and details quickly and effectively to identify the problem and navigate solutions
• Highly adaptable, proactive and able to take accountability. Can pivot and prioritise when required
• Demonstrable leadership skills, empathy and a business first mindset
• Change execution and project management skills required, waterfall or agile experience
• Experience leading a team and interacting with senior stakeholders on cross‑functional projects
• Degree level or equivalent.
• IMC/CFA and other industry qualifications

Our offer to you

We want everyone at Rathbones to fulfil their potential, in an environment where you are proud to work and feel like you belong.

We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, which we review regularly, and benefits include:

• A company pension - 9% non‑contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
• Private medical insurance - Individual on joining, family after 1 year’s service
• Life assurance - 8 x salary
• Income protection - 75% salary
• Company share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holidays - purchase up to 5 additional days
• Green Car Scheme
• Family friendly policies - enhanced family leave for parents & carers
• Study support - study days and funding for courses and qualifications
• Season travel ticket loans
• Volunteering days
• Gym discounts
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you

Our employees can choose to take part in various social groups and communities to support their wellbeing, growth, development and sense of community. These include:

• Sports & Social Committees, such as cricket, football, netball, running, yoga, quiz nights, charity bake sales and much more.
• Inclusion Networks that help us drive change within the organisation such as Gender Balance, Multicultural, Abilities Count, Pride, Social Mobility, Generations, Menopause Matters@Rathbones' and Armed Forces.
• The NextGen IM Network, which brings together a community of trainees from across the UK, who are all at the early stages of their careers and offers development opportunities, exposure across the business as well as peer support and connection.

Life at Rathbones

We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector, to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones, we provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all.

We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values.

We're a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government scheme. This means we've signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the Government Scheme online.

If you feel there are any reasonable adjustments that would make the process easier for you and help you to perform at your best whether that is due to disability, neurodiversity or other protected characteristic, just let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]

Mission

We believe in playing the long game. That means building consistent results, earning trust and doing the right thing - for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we're part of.

Our values shape how we work:
- We aim high
- We get it done
- We show we care
- We do the right thing

These aren't just words on a wall. They guide how we treat each other, how we make decisions and how we build relationships that last.

We will close this advert once we have received enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss out.