Head of Investment Proposition

Scottish Widows is one the largest UK fund managers with c.£152 bn (30 June 2021) of customer funds under management / administration. The customer fund range includes regulated funds, life and pension funds, external fund links and the Workplace Savings Fund Platform has also introduced a tailored blended fund service.

With over five million customers, and having celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2015, Scottish Widows is one of the UK’s most trusted Life, Pensions and Investments providers. We want to ensure this success continues and grows, and in Insurance, Pensions & Investments we contribute to this success by providing critical services to our customers and supporting them with their Insurance needs, whilst ensuring the customer is at the heart of our business.

The role will report to the Director, Investments.

As Head of Investment Proposition you'll be responsible for the customer fund proposition to market, with a focus on ensuring it serves the needs of our customers and distribution channels. This will include being “the voice of Scottish Widows” in the external market: presenting market feedback to the business; recommending and sponsoring changes to the fund range; and owning investment communications to market (including pitch material). This activity will take into account client and market needs, fund manager activity and propositional response to regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

Skills & Experience we're looking for:

Location & ways of working:

The team is based in Edinburgh and in central London therefore the role can be based at either location.

We’re happy to consider options for agile working. We operate a hybrid model, enabling colleagues to experience the benefits of time in the same location as their colleagues while also entrusting colleagues with choice about how, when and where they work, to deliver their best.

What you'll get in return?

In addition to a competitive base salary, the position also offers:

In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy our total dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development.

So if you have the skills we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you..... We'll help you perform at your best today, so you can fulfil all your potential in the future. We know that success is built from the inside out through our people.

We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation. We'll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Did you know we've won awards?

We've gained industry recognition including Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Top 30 Employer for Working Families, Gold Standard 2014 from the Business Disability Forum and Top 50 Employer for Women.