Director of CIO Office
Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/11/2025
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Description
Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you’re seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.
At a glance:
Location: London - Lombard Street Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Director
The Director of the CIO Office is a pivotal role within the Investment Management, providing critical support to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and serving as a senior link between the Investment team, the Partnership, and external stakeholders.
You will lead a team that drives the narrative for the Investment Management team and the CIO, ensuring effective communication of investment strategies and insights across multiple audiences, including internal teams, clients, committees, decision-making investment forums and the media (including broadcast media).
What you'll be doing: Investment Narrative & Communication
This is a highly visible role, requiring frequent broadcast media appearances and participation in high-profile events to communicate SJP’s investment strategies. Applicants must be comfortable representing SJP in the public domain and addressing diverse audiences with authority and composure. Applicants must be prepared for regular nationwide travel and a significant time commitment outside the office environment, visiting the Partnership in their location offices. Including:
The role requires frequent travel across the UK, including London, Cirencester, and other locations, to represent the Investment Division at Partnership meetings, client events, and other forums.
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
At a glance:
Location: London - Lombard Street Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Director
The Director of the CIO Office is a pivotal role within the Investment Management, providing critical support to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and serving as a senior link between the Investment team, the Partnership, and external stakeholders.
You will lead a team that drives the narrative for the Investment Management team and the CIO, ensuring effective communication of investment strategies and insights across multiple audiences, including internal teams, clients, committees, decision-making investment forums and the media (including broadcast media).
What you'll be doing: Investment Narrative & Communication
- Collaborate with the CIO to oversee and shape the Investment Management team’s strategic narrative.
- Create compelling and impactful presentations using PowerPoint and other tools to articulate investment strategies and themes.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent and effective messaging.
- Act as a primary spokesperson for the Investment Division at St. James’s Place events and Partnership meetings, delivering insightful and engaging presentations and Importantly being Interchangeable with the CIO and senior Investment decision-makers.
- The role requires frequent travel across the UK, including London, Cirencester, and other locations, to represent the Investment Division at Partnership meetings, client events, and other forums.
- Leading organising location meetings, conferences and all partnership interaction. In addition, specifically attending regional offices across the country representing Investment Management in-person.
- Applicants must be prepared for regular nationwide travel and a significant time commitment outside the office environment.
- This is a highly visible role, requiring frequent broadcast media appearances and participation in high-profile events to communicate SJP’s investment strategies.
- Work with the CIO and the Director of Product to evolve the distribution strategy for the Investment Division.
- Provide feedback from the Partnership to inform the development of investment propositions and narratives that align with client needs.
- Using the wider team, supporting the CIO in governance responsibilities across key regulatory committees and investment decision-making forums.
- Provide oversight to ensure timely and accurate responses to ad hoc requests regarding the performance and positioning of SJP’s funds and portfolios.
- Maintain a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and regulatory developments to inform decision-making and communication.
- Ensure alignment between the Investment and Communication teams to deliver high-quality, market-relevant insights.
- Acts as a key stakeholder in the investment process, actively contributing to the strategic decision-making and governance forums. The role requires a strong ability to influence, guide, and challenge investment narratives at senior levels.
- Responsible for the ongoing upskilling of Investment Specialists and Product Specialists, ensuring consistent standards of knowledge and communication across the team. This involves conducting training sessions, providing feedback, and promoting professional growth within the division.
This is a highly visible role, requiring frequent broadcast media appearances and participation in high-profile events to communicate SJP’s investment strategies. Applicants must be comfortable representing SJP in the public domain and addressing diverse audiences with authority and composure. Applicants must be prepared for regular nationwide travel and a significant time commitment outside the office environment, visiting the Partnership in their location offices. Including:
- As a key stakeholder in the investment process, strong ability to influence, guide, and challenge investment narratives at senior levels.
- Experience with broadcast media.
- Ability to translate complex investment themes into clear, engaging narratives tailored to diverse audiences.
- Expertise in creating impactful presentations using PowerPoint and other tools.
- Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking in a senior investment role.
- Passion for investments and a deep understanding of financial markets.
- Professional qualifications such as CFA or similar.
The role requires frequent travel across the UK, including London, Cirencester, and other locations, to represent the Investment Division at Partnership meetings, client events, and other forums.
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
- Competitive parental leave (28 weeks full pay)
- Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
- 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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