Business Manager

LGBT Great; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mankind days of paid leave

Pension/401k

Life and long-term disability

Gym membership options

Private medical coverage (location‑dep

Job summary

Man Group, a global investment management firm, is seeking a Business Manager for the Systematic Business Management team in Boston. You will partner with colleagues in Boston and London to support operations, growth, and strategic priorities of the Systematic unit, spanning product launches, governance, and cross-functional initiatives.

You will thrive on variety, own problems, and collaborate across Legal, Operations, Technology and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Management, Finance, or related field.
• About 5 years of experience in project management or a comparable operational role.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and ability to synthesize information.
• Strong time management with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Product Governance: support growth of the Systematic product ecosystem and onboarding coordination.
• Project Management: lead projects spanning Legal, Operations, Technology, and Compliance.
• Process Improvement & Operational Risk: identify, propose, and coordinate improvements.
• Data Management & Tracking: maintain key business data and dashboards with accuracy.
• Meeting Coordination & Follow-Through: prepare materials and drive action items.
• Ad-Hoc Strategic Support: respond to evolving business needs with energy and resourcefulness.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Business Management/Finance

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Job description

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found www.man.com

At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here.

* As at 30 June

Purpose of the Role

As a Business Manager on the Systematic Business Management team, you will partner with colleagues across Boston and London to support the operations, growth, and strategic priorities of the Systematic business unit. No two days look the same. Your work will span product launch support, strategic initiative coordination, meeting and materials preparation, and ensuring the broader needs of the business are met.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, takes ownership of problems, and can move fluidly between independent workstreams and close cross-functional collaboration. A background in investment management, product structuring, or experience within an investment management organization will position you to hit the ground running.

The role and responsibilities will include

• Product Governance Support the growth of the Systematic Micro and Macro product ecosystem. While product launches are coordinated by the Product Management team, you will support the governance framework and provide tailored ongoing support for each client: including onboarding coordination, documentation, and lifecycle tracking.
• Project Management Lead projects of varying size, complexity, and subject matter. These will primarily support investment-related initiatives but will regularly span central functions such as Legal, Operations, Technology, and Compliance.
• Process Improvement & Operational Risk Proactively identify areas where business processes can be streamlined or strengthened. Propose and coordinate improvements while building a working understanding of the unit's operational risk landscape and supporting related needs.
• Data Management & Tracking Maintain and organize key business data including terms and agreement tracking with Legal, operational risk, commercial data, and project dashboards, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Meeting Coordination & Follow-Through Prepare materials for and coordinate meetings and committees. Drive follow-ups and accountability on action items to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Ad-Hoc Strategic Support In a fast-moving environment, priorities shift. You'll be expected to step into emerging challenges with energy and resourcefulness, helping the team respond to evolving business needs.

Project Management & Communication

• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end: scoping requirements, setting timelines, delegating tasks, and driving deliverables to completion
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build trust quickly across teams and levels of seniority
• Ability to identify team needs, synthesize information, and present clear recommendations to management
• Comfort in building relationships with key stakeholders across a global organization

Mindset & Working Style

• Self-directed and resourceful — you prioritize your own workload, operate effectively in ambiguity, and drive work forward without waiting for detailed instructions
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats — you can shift between strategic thinking and hands-on execution in the same day
• Strong proficiency in productivity and presentation tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) and comfort leveraging AI tools
• A genuine curiosity about how the Systematic business unit, and Man Group more broadly operates

Bonus

• Technical aptitude or familiarity with development lifecycles
• Experience with investment product structuring or fund operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Management, Finance, or a related field
• About 5 years of experience in project management, business management, or a comparable operational role
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, able to synthesize information from multiple sources and deliver actionable insights
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Are energized by variety and genuinely enjoy connecting dots across teams and functions
• Take pride in driving things to completion even when the path isn't fully mapped out
• Want to deeply understand how an investment business operates, from portfolio construction to client delivery
• Value collaboration but don't need hand-holding to get things done

The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

US Pay Range

$100,000 - $120,000 USD

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact .