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This is a great opportunity to make a significant contribution to the effective governance and business management of EMEA Distribution. It will require co-ordination across a wide range of stakeholders alongside a deep understanding of Asset Management and Distribution, to deliver highly effective, well functioning business processes and relevant insight for Columbia Threadneedle leadership.

The role has two parts - the effective governance and processes around EMEA Distribution, alongside a critical understanding and impact into our commercial delivery.

Governance Support and co-ordination around Distribution Controls, include, but are not limited to

  • 1. SMCR - Ensuring Distribution related responsibilities are mapped, delegated and overseen correctly
  • 2. Distribution Risk Profiles - Maintain / contribute to risk profiles of EMEA Distribution (in accordance with Ameriprise / RLO framework). Identify and escalate risks in BAU distribution operating environment and engage senior management as part of business led risk management.
  • 3. Audit and Compliance Management - Support Distribution in Audit and Compliance reviews and engage business leaders in effective execution of any actions (Audit Maps).
  • 4. Sales and Operating Policies - Maintain overall Distribution policies, change requirements and governance against policy. Ensure training delivered and tracked (i.e. MIFID course enrollment for new starters)
  • 5. Rebates - Sample checking to ensure appropriate set up (per rebate controls requirement) until automation/global transformation reduces risk level.

All aspects of the role will require effective reporting to internal committees and boards relating to the core risk profile and key performance indicators.

In addition, you will be involved in, and drive, process engineering. This may apply to policy/process mapping, agreement and documentation relating to key change Offshoring, Integration, operating model implementation and any further interaction into governance processes and Ameriprise controls.

You will also support and drive insightful management information on the commercial operations of Distribution. This may include, but not limited to

  • 1. Prepare Management Information, reporting and analytics to support Distribution leadership in critical decision making and monitoring business performance.
  • 2. Conduct ad hoc research on behalf of the distribution leadership team. Examples may include, building a business case, or capturing market feedback and trends for sales leads.
  • 3. Drive ad hoc initiatives as relevant to bring efficiencies to the Distribution process, and/or pursue commercial opportunities.
  • 4. Create presentations and reporting packs for various formal committees and boards

To be successful in this role you will have...

  • Extensive relevant experience with a background in both Asset Management and Distribution from both a business governance and a commercial perspective.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Strong ability to break down problems and co-ordinate effective solutions, which can be embedded into BAU and effectively monitored.
  • Well developed stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey both governance and commercial focus areas of a business to deliver effective upwards communication.
  • Demonstrable track record of change leadership and/or people management.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees Your success is our priority.

Here, you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

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