Manager investment services

• Platform Strategy & Oversight: Own the strategic direction and operational oversight of investment and data platforms across internal and vendor-provided systems
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Lead strategic relationships with external platform providers
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Investments, Operations, Risk, Technology and Data
• Risk, Governance & Controls: Take accountability for identifying, assessing and mitigating platform-related risks
• Solution Prioritisation & Value Delivery: Oversee assessment and prioritisation of platform enhancements
• Change Governance & Delivery: Provide senior representation in change forums and steering groups
• Continuous Improvement & Team Leadership: Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing
• Reporting & Strategic Insight: Deliver clear, data-driven reporting to executive and governance forums on platform performance, risk profile, change progress and forward roadmap

• Strong understanding of investment products and asset classes, including Fixed Income and Derivatives
• Deep knowledge of investment platforms and operating models (e.g. order management, trading, compliance, settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions)
• Experience working within regulated environments (FCA / PRA), ideally asset management, insurance or banking
• Proven experience leading or managing teams within investment operations, technology, data or change functions
• Track record of delivering platform enhancements and change initiatives
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into system or process solutions
• Experience influencing across business, technology and change disciplines

Exposure to major investment platforms such as Aladdin, LUSID or Murex is highly desirable