Head of Asset Allocation Investment Specialists

Were currently looking to hire a Head of Asset Allocation Investment Specialists to join L&G Asset Management

Youll be part of L&Gs Asset Allocation team which manages over 100 billion across pooled and segregated multi-asset funds. The team integrates four complementary groups:

• Economists providing macroeconomic foundations
• Strategists translating macro insights into investment themes
• Fund Managers designing and managing portfolios
• Investment Specialists (AAIS) articulating investment views fund impacts and driving client engagement

As Head of Asset Allocation Investment Specialists (AAIS) you will hold a central role within L&Gs strategically important Asset Allocation team leading 5 London based investment specialists and overseeing offshore work via our outsourcing partners

This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact Asset Allocations commercial growth leading the AAIS to deliver clear consistent innovative and prioritised messaging on markets and funds for clients and consultants across a variety of channels and geographies

What youll be doing:

• Leading a team of 5 investment specialists working across the Asset Allocation teams range of products and markets as well as the strategy for our offshore investment specialist work
• Owning the AAIS contribution to Asset Allocation net flows consultant engagement outcomes and priority client opportunities
• Setting the framework standards and prioritisation logic under which AAIS outputs are produced and ensuring the team identify and implement efficiencies and innovate
• Supporting the AAIS in their personal development including setting the standards for AI and technology usage across the team
• Working with Asset Allocation leaders to identify new commercial opportunities triage and select those to pursue and oversee the proposition formation through collaboration and delegation
• Strategically lead on relationships with Product Marketing and parts of Distribution representing the Asset Allocation strategy/vision
• Managing and delivering key projects for AAIS and the broader Asset Allocation team driving outcomes to delivery through effective delegation prioritisation and stakeholder management

Who were looking for:

• People Leadership or Management experience in the investment industry ideally with multi-asset knowledge  
• Evidence of strong judgement in strategic planning and delivery to enable the ownership and progress of initiatives
• Strong stakeholder judgement across Asset Allocation and wider L&G with the ability to balance perspectives work with different seniorities and make decisions under ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex investment ideas into clear client-friendly language
• Organised and proactive with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• A growth mindset to embrace technology as well as identify initiate and oversee process improvements
• Role modelling of delivery skills and behaviours to help development of the AAIS team
• Experience with Python and/or MS Copilot

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time