Walter Scott Client Investment Manager

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The successful candidate will join the Client Investment Management team in Edinburgh that support the firm's Distribution Partners which are in Australia, Japan, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, the UK, Europe, the US and Canada.

The role requires specialist knowledge of global equity investing, a detailed understanding and affinity to Walter Scott's investment approach, and the aptitude to clearly articulate portfolio performance, activity and positioning.

The successful candidate will possess strong presentational skills and the ability to interact confidently with wide variety of client types, from institutional to intermediary. There will be the requirement for global travel, and to represent the firm in a range of different forums. There will be the occasional participation in panel sessions, podcasts, videos, and such like. There will also be the requirement to engage in business development initiatives, often in conjunction with representatives of our Distribution Partners.

Candidates must have sound inter-personal skills, and be able to show evidence of working effectively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities include:-

• To support the business by contributing to client service, consultant relations and business development.
• To work with key stakeholders to improve the overall client service offering /client experience thus building trust, deepening relationships and encouraging client retention.
• To co-ordinate and or contribute to various activities and initiatives within the client service team that ultimately improve the quality and efficiency of our client service delivery

Core Competencies for this role:-

• Results - Action; Accountability; Execution
• People: Collaboration; Feedback; Communication ; Attracts, Develops and Motivates Talent
• Thought: Business Insight; Client Focus; Innovates; Manages Complexity
• Self: Self-awareness; Adapts to Change

Academic/Professional Qualifications (or equivalent):

• University degree or equivalent (preferred)
• IMC - (preferred) or Chartered Status - CFA (not essential)

Role Location

Edinburgh

Application

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Closing Date

Friday 27th September 2024.

About Us

Established in 1983, Walter Scott is an investment management business built to deliver long-term success. We think of growth in decades and consider impact for generations, ignoring the volatility of the moment and the results of the day.

Our portfolio management philosophy is tried and tested: we focus solely on equity investments, holding stock only in high-quality, market-leading businesses that can generate sustainable growth for our clients. By keeping our strategy straightforward, we can go deeper in our research and further for our clients.

It's an approach that begins and ends with doing the right thing. For the institutional clients we serve around the world - protecting and enhancing their assets. For our community - supporting causes with tangible outcomes for people in Edinburgh, and beyond. And for the 180 employees who make it all possible - fostering a close-knit culture, nurturing personal growth and offering truly rewarding careers.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.