manager
13 the last 353 days, recently 2023-12-06
Responsibility
- at M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly
- construction and ongoing monitoring on model portfolios, taking into account the asset allocation, target market, costs, tactical views and instruments available
- daily creation and maintenance of private and complex asset types on the internal investment platform to support key stakeholders
Show more +40 - work with the Treasury & Investment Office and Operations team to identify funds to use within the model portfolios
- responsible for making investment decisions and instructing the operations team to carry out model changes
- gathering, disseminating and reporting MI through appropriate governance channels
- source and manage the oversight of data from third party providers, escalating to the appropriate business unit where necessary
- monitor portfolio performance, exposures and risk, including preparing reporting for committees
- helping to identify areas for improvement
- working in partnership with a broad variety of stakeholders across the organisation and third parties
- as a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities
- investigate data issues, working with data analysts and management to establish an appropriate resolution
- create proposals for bespoke portfolios, taking into account client needs for asset allocation, costs, instrument types and other inputs
- ensuring risk and issues are managed proactively across multiple sets of internal and external stakeholders
- to help us achieve our vision we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple
- understanding business requirements, and designing technical solutions – in conjunction with our architecture team and engineering squads
- manage the shared mailbox on behalf of the Investment Data Management Team, including support of third-party queries
- work with the Business Development team to promote MGWI’s services to potential clients and represent MGWI at conferences and events
- stay current with all industry and regulatory developments to ensure the process adapts over time and remains relevant
- providing guidance to Sponsor and senior stakeholders state of readiness, risk management and recommendations as to “go-live” decisions
- we will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role
- configuring changes in Aladdin, and working with BRS on new feature requests
- liaise and work collaboratively with Investment Data Management’s key stakeholders including Fund Managers, Dealers, Credit Analysts, Performance, Risk, Compliance, Client Reporting, and Investment Operations
- support the implementation of controls and procedures throughout the Investment Data Sourcing Team
- develop marketing content for existing and potential clients, including portfolio positioning, performance, presentations and market outlooks
- be lead manager of the £600mn European smaller companies' equity strategy Risk management, research, modelling, stock picking, company visits, quarterly meetings with the client, and contribute to the further commercialisation of the strategy
- risk oversight for onboarding of new external fund managers, suppliers & outsourcers in line with the wider Target Operating Model and Third Party Risk Framework
- business analysis, ranging from business process through to data integration analysis
- work closely with a wide variety of teams to provide oversight and risk considerations for the operational due diligence on new and existing managers & suppliers
- ensuring preparations for the delivery of Migration are controlled, communicated, understood and achieved without negative external impacts and disruption to Customer and Adviser communities
- proactively realise opportunities for improvements to drive change across the Investment Data Management Team
- assist the MGWI Chief Investment Officer with projects and research
- ensure appropriate risk assessments are performed by the relevant third party management BAU teams and the operational model is in line with policy
- attending daily stand-up meetings with the engineering and change management teams
- ensuring that the required implementation plans are in place, including third party implementation/transition & cutover activities are planned, agreed and tracked to completion
- ensure compliance guidelines and FCA regulations are adhered to
- manage direct reports; conducting regular 1:1’s to understand progress and issues, annual performance reviews and appraisals
- source and verify data quality from appropriate sources to ensure it is accurate and supplied in a timely manner against the business data requirements, ensuring it is fully supported within all required systems
- provide subject matter expert support for strategic projects
- responsible for oversight and readiness tracking across M&G ahead of go live and the oversight of third party Operational readiness and tracking
- responsible for oversight of client appointed third parties aligned to business and regulatory requirements
- adhere to internal guidelines and client investment objectives
- supporting with people change management activities following the release of new functionality
Requirements
- experience within the Front Office of an Asset Management organisation
- track record in relevant Financial Services role. Prior experience in managing model portfolios on UK platforms is preferred
- experience of Business Readiness & Implementation within a Transformation Programme
Show more +41 - A track record of creating and delivering an effective digital channels strategy, for multiple audiences
- knowledge of handling external/outsourced relationships
- familiar with Portfolio Management processes – doesn’t need to be asset class specific, but within an Asset Management organisation
- proactive self-starter, with the ability to identify problems and follow them through to resolution
- strong understanding of multi-asset investment management
- proven ability to work collaboratively with third parties to achieve results
- experience of planning and delivering large scale change communications
- comfortable interacting with new people and building relationships
- pride in working to high standards in a dynamic environment
- ability to clearly communicate investment views, both verbally and in writing
- exposure to Aladdin beneficial but not mandatory
- experience of resolving conflicts and obstacles within change deliveries
- able to demonstrate methodical and logical thinking, underpinned by an ability to communicate with absolute clarity
- strong analytical skills, critical thinking and highly numerate
- A keen interest in technology
- strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to record and communicate clearly and effectively
- knowledge of Financial Promotion regulations
- strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- strong experience of risk analysis and action planning
- A creative itch to tell really great stories through engaging campaigns
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- experience in requirement gathering, business analysis and/or project development lifecycle would be beneficial
- appreciation and experience of the requirements of an operational control environment
- ability to collaborate with colleagues across different functions
- presentation skills and experience
- strong stakeholder manager
- sound technical knowledge, with experience in using a variety of digital channels
- ability to work both individually and as a team member
- good inter-personal and organisational skills
- knowledge of data required to support an investment book of record
- strong analytical skills
- A collaborative attitude and approach
- detailed knowledge of project constraints and complexity
- good to have - Good understanding of the investment lifecycle across fund management, dealing and operations
- excellent attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently to set deadlines
- knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework
- experience with Agile methodologies, Jira and working with technology teams beneficial but not mandatory
- detailed knowledge of risk management principles and their impacts on projects
- the ability to get the best out of those around you and to build a high performing team
- good to have - Good range of asset class familiarity
- strong understanding of instruments across the suite of asset classes M&G in which invest
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high salary - 30% higher than the average in this position
Earnings for position manager
manager - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company M&G PLC is 4808£.
The national average salary is 3300£.
1500 £
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6300 £
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