Senior Business Manager, International Asset Management recruitment
Role
A broad and varied role in a small team, working alongside the Chief Operating Officer in the oversight and support of the Asset Management boutiques in EMEA.
The team is responsible for representing the company both externally and at internal EMEA governance forums. It also liaises closely with the individual firms to understand their position and ensure they are kept in fully informed. An important aspect of the team’s responsibility is to coordinate shared learning and encourage best practices across the Asset Management boutiques. There is a particular focus on regulatory compliance, effective governance and risk management. Areas of further focus may include identifying and addressing issues in areas of operations and business partner functions, as well as engaging with strategic projects
Responsibilities
Reporting and management information
- Coordinate information for reporting purposes.
- Review, analyse and prepare accurate and timely management information.
- Ensure appropriate reporting and escalation of issues from Asset Management within the EMEA governance structure.
Meeting and oversight
- Monthly management review meetings with key international businesses.
- Deputise at key committees acting as a representative of asset management.
- Monitor key business initiatives.
Business management
- Partner with risk, internal audit and compliance to track and resolve open audit or regulatory issues.
- Assist with resolution of issues and errors.
- Proactively share lessons learned and champion best practice across the boutiques.
- Participate or lead asset management projects of a regulatory, risk or business nature.
- Assist with developing guidance and policy documents for Asset Management.
- Investigate and respond to ad-hoc queries.
- Act as a liaison point for EMEA Asset Management.
- Develop a strong network of contacts within the asset management boutiques.
- Assist the Chief Operating Officer as required.
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Person specification
- A broad knowledge of asset management and interaction with other financial services;
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and timeliness with a good sense for what may be relevant and material;
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
- Experience in planning and execution of projects and business initiatives;
- A proactive, self starter who is able to work independently while knowing when to seek advice;
- Organised with good time management skills and capable of handling multiples tasks at once;
- Flexible and adaptable approach