Business Manager ( Veteran Transition Programme )

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. www.man.com

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About the Man Group Veteran Transition Programme
During the six-month programme, you will work on professional assignments aligned with your skills and interests, while receiving dedicated coaching to support your transition into a civilian working environment. You will also benefit from internal mentoring and access to Man Group’s extensive professional network.

Man Group firmly believes in the value of recognises the unique experience of military Veterans and the wealth of transferable skills that can make a meaningful impact in the corporate environment.

• Purpose of the role

  Working in the CAO office on business management and change management initiatives both department wide and firm wide. The individual will take responsibility for business deliverables which feed into the firm’s strategic objectives and operational effectiveness. The role provides an opportunity to identify and change processes to enhance efficiencies and promote innovation.

  Specific responsibilities

  • Support the CAO and CoS for the CAO deliver on their objectives by supporting decisions, communicating messaging, managing internal and external stakeholders and delivering change.
  • Business management including commercial contract management, vendor strategy, budgeting and forecasting
  • Tackling business challenges through data analysis and modelling and business process reengineering
  • Departmental management including townhalls, offsites and other departmental effectiveness focussed initiatives.
  • Producing material where required on behalf of the business unit for committees and other stakeholder groups.
  • Change Management - managing cross business unit business and regulatory change along with AI transformation.
  • Supporting on CAO Office direct responsibilities including Man’s Insurance program and Corporate Sustainability.

  Technical competencies

  • 4+ years’ applicable work experience
  • Strong analytical and technical capability
  • Strong interpersonal skills: able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with a wide range of stakeholders. Must be able to communicate with senior stakeholders effectively.
  • Highly organised self-starter with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
  • Excellent communication skills to ensure clear, concise, and professional communication (both written and verbal) with internal and external partners

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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