Professional Development Manager - Investments

Professional Development Manager - Investments EMEA HQ, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Invesco Perpetual is one of the UK's largest and most successful independent investment management organisations. As part of the wider Invesco family, we are part of a global organisation with over US$779 billion under management, offices in more than 20 countries and some 7000 employees around the world.

We believe in longevity and our investment team has evolved over the years to include some of the industry's leading players. Key attributes of our success include managing with conviction, maintaining focus on the long term, challenging convention rather than following it and our belief in truly active fund management.

We want our employees to be best in class and we focus on rewarding employees on merit. The expectations are high but in return we put a great deal of effort into creating a first-class working environment. We consider that by working together we can achieve more. We treat one another with respect and value a collaborative environment. We welcome the different ideas, perspectives and expertise our employees bring to the company.

The role:

Ensure the Continuing Professional Development of the Investment Teams by overseeing the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Investment Development Framework that ensures individuals are equipped with relevant regulatory and business knowledge and technical skills.

This role is based in our EMEA Head Office which is in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

In consultation with the key stakeholders carry out learning needs analysis for existing Investment colleagues and new starters to identify potential development needsPresent recommendations that will address the development needs to key stakeholdersDevelop and maintain a comprehensive Investment Team Development Framework (including a Local Induction Programme) by sourcing appropriate development interventions and events e.g. external programmes, consulting with Industry experts and our own Investment professionals and utilising existing People Development curriculum programmesUtilise existing technology or source new technology to enable the development of an on-line and physical repository of reference materials and CPD records.Ensure that Investments’ training and development content and material is updated in a timely manner to reflect any changes (regulatory, business, product, procedures).Source high calibre training providers and work with them to ensure that learning events are of a high quality and will deliver the outcomes stated.Research and recommend professional forums, seminars that are relevant for the Investment Team individualsFor external events check for and internal events attain (wherever possible) CPD Certification for any learning eventImplement and carry out evaluations to demonstrate impact of event on attendee(s) and business (e.g. Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation)Carry out regular audits of individual CPD records to ensure records are up to date and evidence continuing professional developmentProvide monthly management information to key stakeholders that includes:Summarised initial feedback from events attendedRepresent the Investment Professionals on projects that impact CPD for the Investment Teams and take appropriate actions to ensure maintenance of CPD.Ensure all activities are in line with Treating Customer Fairly outcomesThree month post event evaluation reporting outcomes and impacts of learning eventsRecommendations of further action needed to ensure continuing professional development

Key Requirements:

Experience

Previous experience within the Financial Services industry (and preferably Investment Management)Experience in managing contracts with third party Learning and Development providers

Knowledge

Good understanding of coaching and training methodology & best practice in Learning & DevelopmentIn depth knowledge of communication mediumsIT literate with good knowledge of the Microsoft suite of productsFamiliarity with Sharepoint and e-learning technology would be advantageous

Qualifications

Educated to degree level, or equivalent qualification(s) or jobholder is able to demonstrate equivalent academic calibreCIPD, or TAP (Training Accreditation Programme) or equivalent professional qualification in Learning and DevelopmentRelevant Financial Services and/or Investment Management qualifications desirable

Other Personal Attributes Required 

 The ideal person will possess:

Gravitas and strong interpersonal skills that will enable them to build and maintain professional and productive relationships with a wide variety of individuals (investment professionals, learning and development colleagues, third party providers)

In addition the person will be able to:

communicate concisely and clearly, formally and informally, verbally and in the written formwork as part of a team but also willing to act independently in appropriate situationswork under pressure to a consistently high level of accuracy and deliver high quality resultsremain flexible and prioritise work in line with business needsact with tact and diplomacy at all timesLocationEMEA HQ, Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireSalaryVery competitive + benefitsDurationPermanent full timeReferenceCB/INVPEP1Contact NameN/A

Invesco Perpetual is one of the UK's largest and most successful independent investment management organisations. As part of the wider Invesco family, we are part of a global organisation with over US$779 billion under management, offices in more than 20 countries and some 7000 employees around the world.

We believe in longevity and our investment team has evolved over the years to include some of the industry's leading players. Key attributes of our success include managing with conviction, maintaining focus on the long term, challenging convention rather than following it and our belief in truly active fund management.

We want our employees to be best in class and we focus on rewarding employees on merit. The expectations are high but in return we put a great deal of effort into creating a first-class working environment. We consider that by working together we can achieve more. We treat one another with respect and value a collaborative environment. We welcome the different ideas, perspectives and expertise our employees bring to the company.

The role:

Ensure the Continuing Professional Development of the Investment Teams by overseeing the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Investment Development Framework that ensures individuals are equipped with relevant regulatory and business knowledge and technical skills.

This role is based in our EMEA Head Office which is in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

In consultation with the key stakeholders carry out learning needs analysis for existing Investment colleagues and new starters to identify potential development needsPresent recommendations that will address the development needs to key stakeholdersDevelop and maintain a comprehensive Investment Team Development Framework (including a Local Induction Programme) by sourcing appropriate development interventions and events e.g. external programmes, consulting with Industry experts and our own Investment professionals and utilising existing People Development curriculum programmesUtilise existing technology or source new technology to enable the development of an on-line and physical repository of reference materials and CPD records.Ensure that Investments’ training and development content and material is updated in a timely manner to reflect any changes (regulatory, business, product, procedures).Source high calibre training providers and work with them to ensure that learning events are of a high quality and will deliver the outcomes stated.Research and recommend professional forums, seminars that are relevant for the Investment Team individualsFor external events check for and internal events attain (wherever possible) CPD Certification for any learning eventImplement and carry out evaluations to demonstrate impact of event on attendee(s) and business (e.g. Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation)Carry out regular audits of individual CPD records to ensure records are up to date and evidence continuing professional developmentProvide monthly management information to key stakeholders that includes:Summarised initial feedback from events attendedRepresent the Investment Professionals on projects that impact CPD for the Investment Teams and take appropriate actions to ensure maintenance of CPD.Ensure all activities are in line with Treating Customer Fairly outcomesThree month post event evaluation reporting outcomes and impacts of learning eventsRecommendations of further action needed to ensure continuing professional development

Key Requirements:

Experience

Previous experience within the Financial Services industry (and preferably Investment Management)Experience in managing contracts with third party Learning and Development providers

Knowledge

Good understanding of coaching and training methodology & best practice in Learning & DevelopmentIn depth knowledge of communication mediumsIT literate with good knowledge of the Microsoft suite of productsFamiliarity with Sharepoint and e-learning technology would be advantageous

Qualifications

Educated to degree level, or equivalent qualification(s) or jobholder is able to demonstrate equivalent academic calibreCIPD, or TAP (Training Accreditation Programme) or equivalent professional qualification in Learning and DevelopmentRelevant Financial Services and/or Investment Management qualifications desirable

Other Personal Attributes Required 

 The ideal person will possess:

Gravitas and strong interpersonal skills that will enable them to build and maintain professional and productive relationships with a wide variety of individuals (investment professionals, learning and development colleagues, third party providers)

In addition the person will be able to:

communicate concisely and clearly, formally and informally, verbally and in the written formwork as part of a team but also willing to act independently in appropriate situationswork under pressure to a consistently high level of accuracy and deliver high quality resultsremain flexible and prioritise work in line with business needsact with tact and diplomacy at all times

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