Consultant Relations Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen our Consultant Relations team. The team is a well-established Global team with a broad array of products utilised by investment consultants. In this role you will support the existing team in servicing UK-based consultants, with the aim of retaining buy ratings and achieving new buy ratings from investment consultants.
You will support an established and well known consultant relations team to continue to enhance Columbia Threadneedle's brand and reputation with investment consultants.
You will assist the team in maintaining and servicing existing ratings on the firm's investment capabilities ensuring timely responses to queries, coordinating DDQs, data requests and ongoing requests from research and client consultants. Ensuring prompt general consultant query management by providing consultants with information on the products they rate/have clients invested in.
You will co-ordinate and collaborate with colleagues on the investment floor, client service, RFP, performance measurement and client reporting in order to provide deliverables to consultants in a timely manner.
You will foster close relationships with the consultants you liaise with and internal teams. Build internal networks with key business areas and also relationships with junior consultants.
Assist the Consultant Relations Directors with consultant meeting preparation and have the opportunity to participate in consultant research and product update meetings with the Investment Team and Consultant Relations colleagues.
Ensure all activities are saved in the CRM system and all lists are up-to-date for marketing purposes. Proactively identify needs and propose recommendations.
Assist the Head of Consultant Relations, EMEA with the production of management information, for example. number of ratings, consultant opportunities, team activities etc.
To be successful in this role you will have....
A comprehensive understanding of the role of asset managers and the functions within an asset management company.
The ability to independently organise and execute on competing priorities.

Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.