HR L&D – Investment Education Consultant recruitment
MG Investments, part of the Prudential Group, is a city based investment company with assets under management of more than £195 billion, as at 31 December 2010. As one of the largest asset managers in Europe, it aims to maximise profitable growth by operating in markets where it has a leading position and competitive advantage, including retail fund management, institutional fixed income, pooled life and pension funds, property and private finance.
Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Investment Education Consultant to work with our Learning and Talent Development Team. The purpose of this role is to review our current investment education offering in line with the needs of the business, to make recommendations and re-develop that offering, to ensure it is fit for purpose. The role will also be responsible for managing ongoing Investment Education, while the review is taking place.
The role will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to become a valued member of a dynamic team and will offer them autonomy on this important project. They will also need to work with the Technical Development Director/Team within MG Retail, to align with internal training resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Ongoing management of the Investment Education portfolio at MG including:
- MG's technical and capital markets curriculum; in-house workshops, online education and provision by external expert providers
- in-house MG product and fund awareness curriculum
- bespoke technical training for teams/groups
- design and delivery of solutions in response to themes from ongoing cross-business TNA/consulting
Review of Investment Education portfolio at MG, through:
- a process of business consulting/TNA gaining clarity on cross-MG technical training requirements for 2012 and beyond
- recommendations on solutions and development/implementation of overall training plan
- reviewing current classroom and online offering and implementing improvements
- ensuring the FSA regulatory requirements for technical training and knowledge testing are met
- reviewing external providers and making improvements, engaging new providers as necessary and ensuring we align with internal training resources
What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be able to demonstrate:
- Enthusiasm to work in a busy, motivated team
- Proactivity and initiative in managing a review/change project
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of staff
- Strong cross-business relationship building skills
- Stakeholder management capability
- Supplier management experience
- Experience of Investment Education within financial services
MG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse background.