Overview

Consultant Relations Director role at Aviva Investors, based in London. This is the contractual location for the successful candidate; other locations cannot be considered.What you’ll do

Collaborate with client relationship directors worldwide to build strategic partnerships with investment consultants.Proactively develop and strengthen relationships with advisory and delegated consultants, manager researchers, and C-suite contacts.Focus on securing new buy ratings and commercialising existing ratings across public markets, private markets, and alternatives.Work closely with investment teams and cross-functional groups—including Sustainable Investing, Market Intelligence, and RFPs—to present strategies and communications effectively to consultant firms globally.Share consultant feedback and market intelligence internally to support continuous improvement of products and business.Skills and experience

Experience working with leading UK and global consultants, and established relationships with key research decision-makers and field consultants.Knowledge of and ability to manage new business processes, including RFP oversight, pre-pitch work, pitch support, and follow-up.Practical knowledge of regulatory requirements in the UK; familiarity with the Global ex-UK regulatory landscape preferred.Strong motivation with the ability to work independently, set priorities, multitask, and meet aggressive deadlines and fundraising goals.Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex investment strategies to a consultant audience.What you’ll get

Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on your contribution.Eligibility for annual performance bonus.Family-friendly parental and carer’s leave.Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.Up to 40% discount for Aviva products.Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to access expert support when needed.Flexible benefits including electric cars.Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme.21 volunteering hours per year.Regulatory and inclusion information

In this role you’ll be ‘Certified’ under the Financial Conduct Authority / Prudential Regulation Authority’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). This means regulatory background checks are required before you start, and annual questions to ensure you remain fit and competent. We provide training on SMCR responsibilities at join and annually thereafter.Aviva is for everyone. We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part-time and job shares. We flex locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart workers—spending around 50% of their time in offices each week.To find out more about working at Aviva, visit our site. If you require an alternative method of applying, please email GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com.How to apply

We encourage online submission, and will interview every eligible disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria if you disclose a disability. Please email us confirming you have a disclosed disability after applying.

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