Investment Business Manager (Contract)

Our client is a leading name within the investment management sector. Due to an exciting period of change and transformation, they are now looking to recruit an
Investment Business Manager
to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis initially.The purpose of the
Investment Business Manager
is to relieve the Investment Managers of non-essential investing duties, so as to allow them to concentrate on fund management, as well as to support the effective management of risk.The
Investment Business Manager
will take responsibility for the following duties:Provides strategic counsel on community/industry events and directs and coordinates the logistics of these eventsSupports the development of effective, consistent communications for the business/group senior leader and for the leadership teamDevelops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.Provides advice and guidance to assigned group on implementation of solutionsProvides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendationsMonitors and tracks business and investment performance whilst helping to address any issuesDesigns and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboardsBuilds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiativesPositively influence or change behaviourActs as the primary point of contact for service / customer complaint escalationsCoordinates budgets and reporting to track actual results vs. budgetThe
Investment Business Manager
will meet the following criteria:Previous experience as a Business Manager or equivalent position in an investment management houseQualified accountant is preferableExperience as a project manager or business analystBackground in regulatory control and / or governanceExcellent communicator with the ability to speak with stakeholders at all levels of seniorityThis is a rare opportunity to join a business during an interesting time of change and transformation.If you believe your background meets the criteria of Investment Business Manager, please apply with your CV.“Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.”Apply for this ..... full job details .....