Investments Transformation Manager

Posted on: 09/04/2025 - Application Deadline: 01/05/2025

Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you're seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation, and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

Location: London - Lombard Street Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

The role:

To lead on the design and development of the business strategy and future operating model for SJP's Investment proposition.

What you'll be doing:

1. Evaluate current system and operational set up and benchmark against industry standards to identify effectiveness.
2. Lead engagement with fund managers, industry peers, and solutions providers on future solutions for wealth management and asset management.
3. Determine efficiency drivers to reduce risk, cost and increase profitability of the investment proposition.
4. Design options for future state to address current issues, improve client outcomes and deliver 2030 strategy.
5. Stay up to date on evolutions in technology and industry trends to keep SJP at the forefront of development as an asset owner and manager.
6. Support the Investments COTO with design and implementation of the five-year plan, working with the Head of Planning and Performance to compile the business case.

Who we're looking for:

1. Proven experience in operating model design within asset or wealth management, with a strong understanding of investment propositions, industry regulations, trends, and technological advancements.
2. Strong financial management experience, with expertise in cost efficiency analysis, risk reduction strategies, and profitability optimisation to enhance operational support for the investment proposition.
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive strategic transformation and engage senior stakeholders, including Board-level presentations.
4. Ability to identify and capitalise on innovative opportunities within asset and wealth management, leveraging industry trends and strategic insights to improve client outcomes and investment offerings.
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both autonomously and within cross-functional teams to drive impactful change.
6. CFA qualification or equivalent is desirable.
7. Experience in digital transformation and technology solutions in asset management.
8. Exposure to global investment markets and multi-asset investment structures.
9. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new areas and learn on the job.

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

1. Competitive parental leave (28 weeks full pay)
2. Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
3. 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at .
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.
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