Senior Investment Director

Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidate’s contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered.

We are seeking an experienced investment professional with a strong background in multi‑asset investing and a passion for financial markets to join our Investments function. This senior, client‑facing position requires technical expertise, commercial acumen and experience in the UK financial adviser and wealth markets. As one of Europe’s largest real assets managers, we take an owner’s approach to investment—making disciplined, high‑conviction decisions that create long‑term value for our clients, partners, and communities. Our capabilities span infrastructure, real estate and private debt, complemented by our public markets expertise across fixed income, equities, and multi‑asset solutions. Across all strategies, we build high‑conviction portfolios grounded in deep research, active management and robust portfolio construction. We take a long‑term, global perspective, cutting through market noise to deliver superior client outcomes while integrating sustainability at every stage of the investment process.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Investment Director within the Multi‑Asset team, you will act as a central link between our Investment and Distribution functions.
• Working closely with the investment desk, you will support client and consultant engagement while representing our multi‑asset capabilities at meetings, due‑diligence sessions and industry events.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in our strategies, competitive landscape and broader industry trends.
• Own and deliver differentiated, compelling investment messaging and content.
• Shape and influence the Multi‑Asset product strategy.
• Serve as a trusted voice and ambassador for our Multi‑Asset franchise.

A bit about the role

• Represent the Multi‑Asset franchise externally through client meetings, events and thought‑leadership activity.
• Develop and maintain high‑quality investment content that clearly articulates our views and resonates with clients and advisers.
• Provide updates and training to Distribution teams.
• Partner closely with Investment and Distribution teams to align on commercial priorities and product positioning.
• Provide strategic input into product development and enhancement, grounded in market insights and client feedback.
• Take a proactive, hands‑on approach to delivering key initiatives and driving collective goals across the business.

In this role you’ll be ‘Certified’ under the Financial Conduct Authority / Prudential Regulation Authority’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). This means that we’ll need to complete some regulatory background checks on you before you take up your role and we’ll need to ask you some questions on an annual basis to make sure you remain ‘fit and proper’ and competent to carry out your role. We’ll provide training on what holding a SMCR role means when you join us and annually thereafter.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Extensive industry experience (10+ years), ideally within a Multi‑Asset investment, Client Portfolio Manager or product specialist role.
• Proven ability to create, refine and present unique and insightful investment content.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills, with experience working across diverse teams.
• Experience managing direct reports is desirable.
• Strong regulatory awareness and up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant frameworks.

What you’ll get for this role

• Competitive Salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Discretionary bonus opportunity - depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors!
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days!
• Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Make your money go further with up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.

Aviva is for everyone. We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. Please ensure that you have attached an up to date CV and/or updated your professional profile on Workday as we cannot progress your application without this. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com.