Overview

Elevate Your Career Work where your ideas have impactCOMPANYAllspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients'' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what\''s possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It\''s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.We believe in:Investing thoughtfully . Understanding clients’ needs on a deeper level through a unique blend of financial expertise, EQ and an inherent curiosity.Planning with purpose.

Building solutions that connect clients with what matters most and provide the potential to create a far-reaching positive impact.Looking around the corner . Helping clients navigate the future and make smarter financial decisions by evolving our products and solutions for what we see ahead.Unlocking what’s possible . Taking on clients’ challenges with tenacity and agility with a goal to turn possibilities into investment performance.POSITIONThe Global Consultant Relations team at Allspring plays a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s Corporate Strategy. With one of the most globally connected and experienced and long-tenured Consultant Relations teams in the industry, Allspring is uniquely positioned to deliver a seamless and impactful consultant client experience.The key focus of the role will be securing new high impact buy ratings and commercialising on Allspring’s existing ratings footprint. Reporting directly to the Head of International Consultant Relations, the candidate will be part of a dynamic Global Consultant Relations team, made up of currently 10 dedicated consultant relations professionals located across both UK and US.This role will primarily support Allspring’s rapidly expanding UK and International consultant driven business, contributing to strategic initiatives and deepening consultant engagement across key markets.The team is deeply embedded across the organisation, supporting regional leads, sales directors, and client relations directors in driving asset growth through both client retention and new business development. An additional part of the role will be to share consultant feedback with the business to support the continuous improvement of Allspring’s product enhancement and development.We currently operate a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office at least 3 days a week.Location(s): London, United KingdomResponsibilities

Allspring continues to build strong momentum with UK investment consultants, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in elevating this presence to the next level.Spearhead the development and implementation of Allspring’s strategy for UK-based consultants, taking primary responsibility for managing key relationships and fostering deeper engagement across the consultant landscape.Securing new high impact buy ratings and commercialising on Allspring’s existing ratings footprintAct as a strategic partner to the Global Consultant Relations team, actively contributing to the firm’s global ratings strategy. Over time, take on lead coverage responsibilities for global consultant relationships, with the potential to assume these responsibilities immediately depending on prior experience.Engage directly with UK-based field consultants, working in close partnership with the Head of International Consultant Relations. Collaborate with Allspring’s Head of Institutional – UK, Ireland and Netherlands, while also supporting regional leaders across international markets by leveraging Allspring’s strong ratings presenceDriving key consultant-focused business initiatives from a distribution standpoint, with emphasis on areas such as buy ratings, product innovation, sustainable investing, stewardship, and diversity, equity and inclusion.Lead Allspring’s consultant channel strategy across traditional areas such as defined benefit de-risking and defined contribution solutions, while also expanding focus into emerging areas of consultant influence including wealth management, endowments and foundations, and insurance.Partner with sales, portfolio managers, product specialists, client relations, senior management, operations, risk management, technology and all support functions to manage all service, sales and support activities for assigned consultants.Own the consultant RFP process supported by the RFP team and London based distribution team.Offer feedback and recommendations to the investment teams with the objective of making Allspring’s solutions better suited to institutional consultants.Developing presentations/marketing material, working with internal marketing and compliance teams.Leading and coordinating consultant meetings and training sessions, producing comprehensive briefing documents/research ahead of meetings working with and guiding the consultant associate team.Collaborate with the Global Consultant Relations Team on global initiatives.Support Head of International Consultant Relations in developing business strategy.Planning and execution of UK Institutional Marketing and Event strategy in partnership with UK Institutional team.Mentor other team membersCandidate

We draw on the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We seek creativity, innovation, and diverse perspectives that are key to understanding our clients more fully and seeing business opportunities in new ways.We look for individuals who are driven by our core values:Setting the new barBeing bold, with boundariesMaking our differences the differenceCultivating lasting connectionsDelivering more, togetherRequired Qualifications

Experience and proven success in working with investment consultants, or equivalent large institutional asset owners.A proven track record with UK focused consultants is preferred. Including a proven ability to identify and influence decision-makers at consultants or UK institutional investors.Relationships with regional consultant offices preferred.A solutions mindset to develop a broad and deep understanding of the consultant’s needs and challenges and work to meet those needs by leveraging the capabilities across AllspringAbility to hold consultative meetings and deliver solution-oriented proposals including sustainable investing, a key focus area for Allspring’s UK consultant strategy.Preferred Qualifications

Ideally have achieved professional investment management qualification or equivalent, for example CFA/FIA/CIMA/CAIASustainability Linked qualifications, for example CFA ESG Certificate or CFA Climate Certificate.Certified PersonThis position is deemed to be a Certified Person function under the FCA Certification Regime.You must at all times remain fit and proper to perform your role, and this will be assessed on at least an annual basis.In addition to the responsibilities summarised in your job description, you are also required to comply at all times with the FCA Conduct Rules:You must act with integrity.You must act with due skill, care and diligence.You must be open and cooperative with the FCA and other regulators.You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.You must observe proper standards of market conduct.#LI-KC1#LI-HybridWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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