Investment Capability Manager

Goodman Masson; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an Investment Capability Manager to spearhead strategic initiatives within the front office. This role focuses on enhancing investment capabilities and managing complex projects across the investment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management within investment settings, working closely with senior leadership and utilizing tools like FactSet and Bloomberg. Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid track record in project or change management within investment or wealth management.
• Experience working with investment tools such as FactSet and Bloomberg.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and analytical in approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver front-office change projects from concept through to implementation.
• Collaborate with investment teams to understand needs and translate them into solutions.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and timelines while managing risks.

Skills

Project or change management

Front-office investment processes

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Detail-oriented and analytical

Education

Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)

Tools

FactSet

Bloomberg

Snowflake

Alteryx

Power BI

Excel

MS Project

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a skilled Investment Capability Manager to lead strategic change initiatives within a front-office environment. The position focuses on enhancing investment capabilities, delivering new tools and systems, and improving processes that support portfolio managers, research analysts, and other key stakeholders.

You will be responsible for managing complex, cross-functional projects that impact the entire investment lifecycle from research and portfolio construction through to execution and governance. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong coordination skills, technical understanding of investment platforms, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership.

What You ll Do

• Deliver front-office change projects from concept through to successful implementation and adoption

• Collaborate with investment teams to understand needs and translate them into actionable solutions

• Implement and optimise investment systems and data tools such as FactSet, Bloomberg, Snowflake, Alteryx, and Power BI

• Strengthen product governance frameworks, risk processes, and data infrastructure within the investment function

• Work with technology, change, and operational teams to ensure aligned project delivery across the business

• Monitor progress, budgets, and timelines while proactively managing risks and dependencies

• Ensure solutions are fully embedded, with documentation and training provided to stakeholders

Skills & Experience We re Looking For

• Solid track record in project or change management within an investment or wealth management setting

• Strong understanding of front-office investment processes and research workflows

• Experience working with investment tools such as FactSet and Bloomberg, plus familiarity with data solutions like Snowflake, Alteryx, and Power BI

• Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) is desirable

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and analytical in approach

• Proficient in Excel, MS Project, and other core Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Background

• Experience delivering technology or process change within a front-office investment environment

• Exposure to product governance and regulatory frameworks in asset management

• Comfortable managing multiple projects with complex stakeholder landscapes