General information
Entity
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players [1], offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.
With its six international investment hubs [2], financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,300 employees in 35 countries. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €2.0 trillion of assets [3].
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
[1] Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2022, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2021
[2] Boston, Dublin, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo
[3] Amundi data including Lyxor as at 31/03/2022
Reference
2023-77270
Publication date
26/05/2023
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Asset Management
Job title
UK Distribution Sales Support
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
01/06/2023
Management position
No
Job summary
Principle Accountabilities
The primary purpose of the role is to:
- Plan and deliver the support functions required to enable the UK distribution sales team to liaise with prospects and clients on the Amundi Active fund rage. This will primarily, though not exclusively, include:
- Regularly update the internal CRM system to ensure activity is accurately recorded and monitored
- Use a range of internal portals and resources to produce Amundi fund presentations and pitches
- Build and maintain relationships with all internal departments to ensure swift and efficient responses to client requests.
- Liaise closely with marketing to help co-ordinate and prepare for in-house events and those hosted by third parties; as well as maintain client contact lists for email campaigns
- Help in the preparation and review of relevant KYC and Distribution Agreement documentation
- Diligently build and proactively maintain comprehensive action plans for key local clients.
- Maintain the sales pipeline to ensure its accuracy reflects the current opportunities for the Amundi active product suit
- Work closely with the Amundi custodian, the products team, retail platforms and clients to ensure a smooth process for KYC documentation, platform agreements and share class launches
- Understand and effectively communicate the daily net flows of assets into and out of Amundi funds in the UK
- Utilise the tools available to help provide market research on Amundi funds with competitor strategies. Competence in Morningstar Direct is an advantage
Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) & Consumer Duty
- Be open and transparent in the way you deal with our clients
- Ensure that wherever possible the interests of our clients are put first. Specifically, in relation to your role, TCF should be considered in the following areas:
- The marketing and promotion of the funds
- The sales process
- The provision of post-sale information to the customer and the complaints process
Risk
- Be aware of the risks to the firm, and to its clients, of your actions and responsibilities
- Ensure that as these risks change, or new risks arise, these changes are clearly communicated throughout the firm as appropriate
- Manage these risks appropriately including involving your line management and compliance as necessary
Skills, abilities & personal qualities
- Team player with a natural approach to productive collaboration benefitting the central Business case
- Presentable/Diligent/Honest/Self Motivated
- Detailed knowledge of Investment process for all Funds
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Experience
Required skills
- An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office; in particular Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- An understanding or experience of Offshore funds, in particular those domiciled in Luxemburg or Dublin
- A detailed knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape, with an excellent track-record of compliance
- Take proactive steps to keep up to date with regulatory updates to ensure a detailed understanding of compliance pertinent to your work
Technical skills required