Solutions Manager

Solutions Manager, Schroders Solutions

Business Case

The Asia Client Solutions team is responsible for the delivery of Solutions capabilities across APAC. The team works alongside wider Schroders Solutions, APAC Client Group teams and other investment desks the team is responsible for the design, delivery and post launch support to wide array of investors.

Launched at the end of 2022 and based in Singapore the team supports GBP6.2bn of exposures across multiple mandates and has seen a significant growth both in terms of AUM and complexity of mandates that it supports. With the aim of enabling the team to continue growth trajectory there is the need to add a Solution Manager to the team.

Schroders Solutions is a global capability with employees in the UK, US, Singapore and Germany. Our solutions experts provide investment and advisory services to pension schemes, official institutions, insurance companies, individual investors, intermediaries and wealth providers worldwide.

Who we’re looking

We’re looking for a mid-level Solutions Manager to join our Asia Client Solutions team reporting to the Head of Asia Client Solutions and to be based in Singapore. You will have a crucial role in supporting ongoing expansion of Schroders Solutions presence in the region and strengthening connectivity with colleagues in London. While exposure to different areas will be provided, it is expected that main focus area will be working with institutional investors including sovereign institutions.

What you’ll do

Work with the Head of Asia Client Solutions, other investment desks and APAC Client Group to identify new business opportunities. Represent the team in internal and external events to promote its capabilities and support business growth.

Engage with internal and external clients supporting the Client Group in identifying and clearly articulating investment challenges faced by our clients.

Partner with London based Schroders Solutions colleagues with the aim of bringing best of breed solutions to investors in the region. This will include co-creation of innovative investment solutions that leverage on existing capabilities, take ownership of implementation phase ensuring that promised client outcomes are met and post implementation phase.

Alongside other team members, support existing business and ensuring that it is managed according to Schroders governance framework.

The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications You Need

Ten to fifteen plus years of experience at an asset management organisation, investment consultancy, insurance or in a similar strategic role in the corporate sector

Experience in providing advice and/or solution design to institutional investors (preferably with focus on family office or pension schemes)

Ability to show initiative, value teamwork and effectively prioritise tasks and juggle competing business requirements

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), presentation and sales skills

The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications That Will Help

CFA or postgraduate qualifications that demonstrate ability to engage on wide array of topics with technical detail

Knowledge of legal and investment guideline elements of client agreements

Demonstrable coding skills and familiarity with Matlab, R, Python or equivalent

Schrodersis an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex,marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.