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Wealth Management - Managed Solutions Business Manager - VP

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Management optimizes business performances by helping to drive key initiatives. They act as a trusted advisor and counterweight to Business/Group Heads and are responsible for identifying, escalating, and mitigating business risks. The role of a business manager is dynamic and can vary from business to business, in line with the priorities of the different lines of business.

Role Overview: This individual will be part of the business management team for the Managed Solutions Practice Heads, reporting to the CEO of Wealth Management Solutions. Responsibilities include working with the Leadership Team to manage the business and implement key initiatives across the Managed Solutions organization, a business with nearly 500 investment professionals in offices around the globe.

Key Responsibilities: 
    * Support the Global Head of Investments Business Management and Global Managed Solutions Practice Heads (across Multi-Asset & Portfolio Solutions, Investments & Research, and the Portfolio Management Group), in all aspects of the organization, ranging from management of day-to-day business to the execution of strategic initiatives
    * Drive the execution of business priorities, executive presentations and engagement, organizational design, and engagement with functional partners (e.g., Controls, Finance, Advisor Leadership, Technology and Operations, etc.)
    * Provide a high level of responsiveness to executive ad-hoc requests related to project management, presentation development, and business analysis
    * Create and deliver business presentations and proposals; conduct checkpoints with Senior Management for review and approval
    * Organize complex information in a strategic and compelling way, demonstrating strong design acumen and expertise in Excel and PowerPoint techniques
    * Build an understanding of current-state processes and identify weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
    * Communicate effectively with key business partners to understand projects and drive next steps
    * Navigate and facilitate information flow/messaging between teams and different areas of the business
    * Represent Managed Solutions interests and priorities in key decision making forums
    * Build in-depth knowledge of our product offering and how Wealth Management delivers our investment products and advice to clients

Essential Skills & Experience:
    * 6+ years of experience, preferably in the wealth management industry, or prior experience in a Business Management or COO role
    * Genuine interest and knowledge of global markets and solutions used by affluent or high net worth individuals and families
    * Agile team player with a proven track record of managing and delivering high-profile priorities and projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment with multiple stakeholders
    * Proactive, accountable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize across multiple deliverables concurrently and execute within demanding deadlines
    * Ability to understand and analyze complex business processes, products, and initiatives to identify risks, improve processes, and develop innovative solutions
    * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interface globally with all levels of the organization
    * Experience in effectively messaging priorities, initiatives and updates to senior management
    * Superior judgment and discretion working with both confidential and sensitive information
    * Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel are required