UK Client Director - Insurance
Invesco
As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.
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Job Description
We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:
Company-provided healthcare
A competitive annual leave allowance
Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
Generous pension provisions
Income protection
Health and wellness benefits
Volunteering days
Enhanced parental leave
Life insurance
What we are looking for:
Business Development - diversify the existing book of clients through engagement
Build a pipeline across all asset classes offered by Invesco, and contribute to the team targets
Ownership of large strategic accounts, be responsible for client plans and identify opportunities
Assist Head of UK insurance to achieve targets and work collaboratively cross channel in EMEA distribution
Maintenance of key management information data across EMEA insurance
Maintenance of EMEA insurance account plans in conjunction with local sales teams
Assistance in preparation of strategy/ business plans/ documents
Assistance in production of insurance specific sales and pitch materials
Oversee preparation of RFP responses
Work with marketing and key product teams to support production of insurance specific thought leadership papers and running of insurance events
Help research/maintain information on insurance companies and key insurance market events across EMEA
What you can bring:
Proven experience in direct business development
Experience in sales cycle, being proactive and innovative
Excellent understanding of company products, company processes, regulatory requirements and business risk
Knowledge of client requirements in the UK Insurance marketplace
Knowledge of investment theory and practice
Knowledge of current economic environment
Strong customer focus and excellent relationship management skills
Strong influencing skills and excellent communication skills
Strong commercial focus and good judgement
Self-motivated, disciplined, organised and flexible
Resilience and decisive
Ability to collaborate to achieve targets of the wider organisation
Relevant financial services industry professional qualifications would be advantageous
Disability Confident Scheme
Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the ‘minimum criteria’ for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. By opting-in to this scheme, applicants will be disclosing that they have a disability solely for the purpose of the Disability Confident Scheme.
The Disability Confident Scheme only guarantees an interview – it does not automatically mean that applicants interviewed will gain employment with Invesco at that time.
To apply through the Disability Confident Scheme, you’ll need to firstly ensure you have applied for the role via our external careers page. Following this, you’ll need to email us at emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com confirming your wish to opt-in, alongside your contact details and the title of the role you wish to apply for.
Full Time / Part Time
Full timeWorker Type
EmployeeJob Exempt (Yes / No)
YesWorkplace Model
At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)
We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.
Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.
Recruitment Agencies:
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.
Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.