Business Support Manager, Investments - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Business Support Manager, Investments – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: London, England, United Kingdom. 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

The Business Support Manager, Investments will support the Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and his Senior Investment Management Team across the Global Asset Management division.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers for quarterly board meetings, coordinating across the department and liaising with other parts of the business to ensure alignment.
• Participate in various committee and Senior Manager Meetings, take minutes when required and track completion of actions and tasks either assigned to or by the Global CIO.
• Lead and support Investment projects and initiatives, such as drafting the CIO’s quarterly newsletter, generating ideas and materials, and conducting research.
• Prepare materials for external media briefings and client events and review thought pieces on behalf of the Global CIO.
• Work with the Executive Assistant to the Global CIO to facilitate communication and coordination between the Global CIO, his Senior Leaders, and the broader Investment department.
• Ensure consistency of communications, timeliness of delivery, and suitable understanding of all relevant parties of requirements and expectations.
• Take the initiative to ensure the CIO’s decisions and preferences are consistently carried across the remainder of the business, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills.
• Absolute discretion with confidential information.
• A self‑starter and team‑player who can prioritise between conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to look ahead to anticipate material requirements and deadlines.
• Work with the Global CIO’s Executive Assistant to pre‑empt and respond to queries on behalf of the Global CIO.
• Excellent stakeholder management, working with people across Global Investments and the wider business.
• Resilient and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Articulate with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and comfortable with senior management.
• Capable of capturing and summarising relevant information.
• Understanding of asset management and financial markets is beneficial.
• Previous experience in SharePoint would be an advantage but is not essential.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you’ll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We are intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together, and our expertise is diverse across 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.