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As a Sustainable Analyst you will provide operational and analytical ESG support to a team of equity portfolio managers. A key part of the role will be to provide detailed sustainability analysis and insight to support our idea generation for a range of strategies, as well as engaging with companies held across the desk. You will work closely with both internal research teams and distribution to ensure that ESG considerations are fully embedded into client outcomes. We're looking for a detail-oriented problem solver to join our Global Equity portfolio management team. The person who will be successful in this role will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, is a continuous learner, and is able to prioritize tasks for themselves and others. How you'll spend your time Provide stock specific ESG insights to support idea generation across the Global Equity desk. Lead on stock specific ESG engagement across the desk. Liaise with portfolio managers and internal research teams to ensure comprehensive ESG integration into company analysis. Engage in client interaction one to one and in larger speaking formats around sustainability topics and our global equity strategies. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the sustainability characteristics of the desk's strategies. Gathering ESG data at a stock and fund level to support portfolio management and client reporting. Share best practise with other equity desks. To be successful in this role you will have Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Prior experience of sustainability analysis in financial markets. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with multiple teams at multiple levels. Interest in learning more about financial markets, the asset management business and leadership competencies. Technological aptitude with Microsoft Office, readiness to embrace AI to drive greater insights, and an ability to quickly learn specialized investment systems. Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness, and a cooperative can-do attitude Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, plus a level of confidence speaking publicly about sustainability. Ability to work under tight deadlines It would be great if you also had Understanding of key RI themes and fund management industry drivers. Understanding of institutional and retail distribution channels. Industry qualification (e.g. IMC, CFA, CFA ESG) or work towards it. Foreign language skills beneficial. Experience of industry data providers (Bloomberg, eVestment, Aladdin, etc). About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Worker Sub Type Permanent Job Family Group Investment Management

Where you'll fit in & what our team goals are In your role, reporting to the Senior Reward Director, you will collaborate with HR colleagues globally, and support all regulatory analysis, regulatory filings, policy development and processes for the global asset management business. In addition you will be responsible for providing to Compensation consulting & analytical support to the Senior Reward Director. How you'll spend your time Support the Senior Reward Director by providing compensation and regulatory analysis. Act as an internal SME in relation to remuneration regulation policies and processes. Work closely with colleagues across HR, review and maintain all Identified Staff policies and processes for the EMEA region. Co-ordinate the preparation of the annual regulatory remuneration disclosures and reporting process in collaboration with Global Operations, Compliance and Legal colleagues. Lead and co-ordinate the preparation for the EMEA Remuneration Committee meetings on a quarterly basis and in drafting and editing content. Provide analysis, insights and high-quality solutions-orientated compensation advice to allocated business areas including but not limited to: - Working closely with HR Business Partners to support annual review processes and ad-hoc compensation analysis - Act as a point of contact for HR Business Partners regarding benchmarking and market data. - Conducting proactive competitive analysis and recommending updates as necessary in line with market trends and findings. - Provide support in other areas of the Compensation team from time to time as the need arises. Provide support to the Compensation Team in partnering with HR and Operational Risk colleagues to ensure the Risk Adjustment process is well coordinated, compliant and effective on a global basis. Support fair pay analysis and reporting, in particular UK Gender Pay Gap disclosure and Equal Pay Audits. Work closely with Compensation and HR colleagues determine any actions to be taken and provide analysis for presentation to senior business leaders. Provide support and advice on local policy, practice and regulation to US-based compensation partners supporting non-Asset Management businesses in EMEA and Asia. To be successful in this role you will have Proven, demonstrable experience as a compensation analyst or similar within financial services An understanding of European financial services reward regulation, ideally with experience of applying pay-out process rules and Identified Staff/ MRT identification criteria. Collaborative and communicative working style, both in person and remotely Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with other internal SMEs within and outside HR Strong Excel modeling and presentation skills A good appreciation of the behavioural effects of remuneration design If you also had this, it would be great Experience of completing remuneration disclosure reporting for UCITS/ AIFMD or similar SMCR experience useful but not essential Knowledge of UK Gender Pay Gap analysis and disclosures Familiarity with interpreting law and regulation in context of company culture About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Worker Sub Type Permanent Job Family Group Human Capital

Columbia Threadneedle Investments has established the Data Group function as a global enterprise team to deliver the firm's data strategy to enable growth, efficiency and scale supporting our ambitions to continue to deliver value to our clients. The Data Group while provides BAU support to data consumers globally, is also driving the firm's ambitions to design, deliver and continuously improve the firms core data capabilities. The Product Data team as part of Data Group is responsible for supporting the data needs of Regulatory, Client Reporting activities and Factsheet publications. This involves sourcing, checking and organising multiple key sets of data, ensuring these meet rigorous data quality standards and business expectations. The team also plays a key role in the delivery of strategic change impacting core data sets and their consuming functions. In this role you will provide leadership and ongoing management to ensure that the team continue to meet commitments to their consumers, provide consistently exceptional quality and timely service, act as experts of the data sets and data use cases they support. You will also be instrumental in Data Group's ongoing effort to transform CTI's data landscape, focusing within that on the Regulatory and Client reporting data experience. This role will report into the Co-Head of Global Data Operations (EMEA). How you'll spend your time Lead a small team of data analysts, guiding their work and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment Setting and managing priorities for the team, managing capacity and balancing BAU and change activities. Ensure continuous improvement of the service, data sets provided and processes. Working with our onshore and offshore team in India to identify opportunities, size and deliver rationalisations when opportunity arises. Develop and transparently publish of KPI dashboards and metrics, demonstrating the performance of data services, meeting SLAs, team capacity and backlog. Develop the medium to long term strategy for the data services provided by the team. Active involvement in the definition and the delivery of core data capabilities within the Data Foundation initiative. In particular, active involvement in forming a strategic vision for key data components of Reporting content such as account / product /mandate data; positions, securities. Drive the adoption of / adherence to the Data Platform operating model, and the embedding of data standards. Build and maintain strong relationship with key business consumers - Regulatory and Client Reporting, as well as with key delivery partners - vendors, Technology, GT&C and the broader Data Group. To be successful in this role you will have Prior experience within Data, specifically in Data Strategy / Data Management. Previous involvement in Reporting (Client / Regulatory) and / or Data Masters build / design is desirable. Understanding of the content, data architecture and business use cases of key data domains, such as product, account, security, index, positions. Deep understanding of the asset management industry, the data domains within an asset manager and key processes of asset management activities. A base level business understanding, relationship development with key stakeholders Excellent communication and presentation skills - verbal and written, with strong ability to develop key messages and narrative on topics and produce high quality reports and presentations. Confidence in presenting KPIs and key messages to the senior management. Strong attention to detail and high standards for data quality, service levels and customer focus. Results driven, proactive, self-starter and goal orientated. A structured, independent thinker and highly organised with the ability to multi-task and balance a variety of responsibilities, knowing when to escalate and seek guidance on prioritisation Strong collaboration skills and ability to build good relationships both within Data Group, and with Technology, key Business stakeholders. Previous leadership, team management experience. Strong level of competency in handling large number of data, technical tools to query, manipulate, transform data. About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Worker Sub Type Permanent Job Family Group Data

You will be responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic, integrated, compelling and competitive marketing communications plans for the Investment Trust businesses managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments. The role has a focus on the UK Direct to Consumer channel. In delivering for growth objectives for the Investment Trusts, the role must ensure clear alignment to the broader marketing strategy and corporate messaging, as well as contributing directly to the business objectives for this channel. Delegated Authority: Support development and effectively execute the marketing strategy for the investment trust client companies and leveraging the UK Direct to Consumer channel Achievement of marketing targets in line with agreed KPIs for the relevant business area, and Columbia Threadneedle Investments risk appetite Support the Head of Marketing in the management and effective influencing of key relationships with the Investment Trust Boards of Directors Development of marketing strategies to ensure all opportunities are maximised, managing our existing clients and establishing relationships externally, across the industry and in the distribution chain to maximise effectiveness Effectively execute all marketing activities within agreed budget How you'll spend your time Support Head of Channel Marketing (UK Direct) in successfully manging relationships with c.8 Investment Trust boards, including attendance at Boards, as required Work is close collaboration with the Head of Channel Marketing (UK Direct) to shape Investment Trust marketing strategies as well as independently work to follow through on commitments, implementation plans and establishing reporting frameworks Own and drive activation of Investment Trust marketing strategies and plans, tracking against KPIs and optimisation of activity to enable successful delivery externally as well as in line with Columbia Threadneedle risk appetite and policies Establish D2C platform provider relationships as a key distribution channel for Investment Trusts, leveraging both paid media and content pipeline opportunities Close planning partner with Columbia Threadneedle Distribution/Sales, Intermediary Marketing, Creative services and PR to maximise planning potential and driving outcomes for Investment Trusts Regular calibration of content strategies for Investment Trusts, working in partnership with the Senior Marketing Manager (UK Direct) to ensure briefs draw on strategic plans and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) insights Develop individual Investment Trust social media strategies and plans, in line with their respective Board strategies Support activation of bespoke PR mandates for Investment Trusts, fully leveraging initiatives for amplification and supporting Head of External Comms and Head of Channel Marketing (UK Direct) to demonstrate effectiveness back to the respective Investment Trust boards Proactively assess emerging and evolving direct to consumer marketing needs, ensuring the Investment Trust marketing is on or ahead of relevant marketing trends, as well as overall positioning with key target audiences, that can be leveraged to the benefit of shareholding growth Ensure plans are aligned to our broader data driven, digital-first marketing approach, focused on deepening engagement with our various target audiences, as well as clearly supporting the commercial objectives of the business, and our investment trust clients Key role in leadership, management and development of a high performing Direct to Consumer Channel Marketing team, consistently leading by example and in line with company values and policies with immediate team as well as broader marketing team, and stakeholders - driving positive engagement throughout Collaborate with relevant distribution and investment leaders to understand overall business, product, and distribution strategy, aligning these with the broader marketing objectives, and effectively managing stakeholders on an ongoing basis Constructively challenge the norm to deliver significant step changes in client experience and commercial results Serve as an expert and advocate for appropriate use of our brand and direct to consumer marketing activities in accordance with broader corporate messaging and positioning, and brand and style guidelines To be successful in this role you will have Demonstrable experience and strong understanding of direct-to-consumer channel and routes to market - able to gain immediate credibility and hit the ground running Unapologetically client focussed, yet commercially driven with strong understanding of financial drivers / business requirements, and strong budget management skills Ability to build strong, trusted relationships with key directors within Investment Trust Board members, influencing and negotiating at a senior level A reputation as a sophisticated marketing expert as demonstrated through past results Demonstrable experience developing marketing strategies within Financial Services and for Direct to Consumer businesses, from developing the plan, execution of activity and measurement and working within a highly regulated industry Sound knowledge of marketing including experience of the full media mix, promotions and communications relevant to end retail investors Experienced campaign manager with proven project management skill, from writing a strategically aligned brief, leading agency briefing through to execution, delivery, reporting and post-campaign analysis Proactive, accountable and prepared to take ownership Ability to lead and influence a matrix team to drive results Experience of managing external 3rd party relationships and suppliers Strong people management skills "Student of the game"; stays up to date on Marketing and industry trends Naturally creative, idea generating and prepared to challenge the norm Good knowledge of the investment management industry preferred Digital Marketing expertise, including paid media, SEO and Social Media Proficient copywriting skills to support enhancement of content developed internally and by agency partners Strong presentation skills, with senior stakeholders Strong written and verbal skills Strong change management skills High level of negotiation and influencing skills Experience with Workfront (or similar campaign management tool) would be beneficial It would be great if you also had Marketing qualification with significant experience in a client focussed and commercially led marketing role, ideally with an understanding and / or interest in financial products About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Worker Sub Type Permanent Job Family Group Marketing/Product Management

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a market leading and strategically aligned web capability, ensuring a robust, compliant, and easily accessible platform, that plays a central role in Columbia Threadneedle connecting with prospects and clients, and ultimately in increasing levels of engagement with our key target audiences. Role Responsibilities: Support ongoing maintenance of Columbia Threadneedle's public website, ensuring it meets the needs of our key target audiences, drives measurable results, and is aligned to the broader business objectives. The role includes responsibility for delivering timely and accurate updates across the site as required, delivered in line with Columbia Threadneedle risk appetite and policies, helping to ensure appropriate awareness and understanding within the wider marketing team, as well as across the business, to enable successful delivery. Supporting on Adobe Analytics website data reporting. Assist and where possible take ownership of digital projects and activities, managing them through from brief to implementation. Build strong working relationships with relevant marketing, distribution, investment, technology, compliance and legal teams to understand overall business, product, and distribution requirements, and help to effectively manage stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Proactively collaborate across the marketing team to support the delivery of the broader marketing strategy and key initiatives. Constructively challenge the norm to help deliver significant step changes in client experience and commercial results. Serve as an advocate for appropriate use of our web infrastructure and UX, within marketing as well as across the broader business, as appropriate. Key Capabilities: Good understanding of core project management skills. "Student of the game"; stays up to date on Marketing trends. A good eye for detail. Proactive and prepared to take ownership. Good written and verbal skills. An analytical and planning mindset. Desired Capabilities: Graduate or relevant professional qualification. Experience using web content management systems, e.g. WordPress, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager. Web analytics platform experience, e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics. About Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Worker Sub Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Family Group: Unclassifieds

Where you'll fit in & what our team goals are We are seeking your experience as a qualified tax professional to oversee the management of the global tax compliance, tax accounting and reporting obligations of (currently) UK, Jersey and Luxembourg domiciled real estate funds, encompassing all entities within each fund structure. These funds collectively hold a gross asset value of £8 billion, with a primary focus on UK property investments. Your role also includes providing tax support for new product launches, fund mergers and other change initiatives, including implementation of external advisor recommendations and follow through into robust BAU procedures as appropriate. How you'll spend your time Tax Compliance Management Manage and coordinate the timely preparation and submission of the annual UK partnership, trust and corporation tax returns with the appointed tax advisors. Ensure distribution of tax vouchers to investors in line with agreed schedules. Oversight of process for timely submission of VAT returns and payments of VAT to HMRC and overseas tax authorities, and liaison with the Head of Indirect Taxes EMEA and APAC in the group tax team on advisory matters and technical queries (the role will also include an element of review of VAT returns and reconciliations). Oversee other UK-specific real estate tax filings such as Non-Resident Landlord (NRL) returns, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) and annual exemption election filings under the UK's regime for the taxation of capital gains made by non-UK residents. Assist with technical queries on Construction Industry Scheme matters, liaising with external advisors as appropriate. Manage and coordinate the timely preparation and submission of tax filings for Jersey and Luxembourg fund entities in collaboration with external tax providers. Review and question draft tax filings/returns and tax information to be provided to investors, prepared by appointed tax advisors. Oversee and track tax payments, ensuring all payments to HMRC and other tax authorities are made accurately and on time. Ensure compliance procedures are reviewed and updated as tax laws, regulations and practices change. Ensure that external advisor recommendations regarding tax compliance (ongoing and one-off) are implemented and incorporated into BAU procedures as appropriate. Liaise with advisors to ensure funds are compliant with global transfer pricing obligations including preparation of appropriate reports/support, updates as required, and meeting any filing obligations. Ensure any other ad hoc tax compliance requirements are met on a timely basis, working with the Real Estate Investments Operations team, the group tax team and external advisors as appropriate. Tax Reporting Liaise with appointed tax advisors to ensure tax provisions (including deferred tax) are prepared/reviewed for all vehicles as required. Liaison with Tax Authorities Liaise with HMRC as required to deal with routine compliance matters in a timely and appropriate manner. Liaise with external advisors in non-UK jurisdictions to ensure routine compliance is dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner. Liaise with external advisors to manage the conduct of tax audits and enquiries in timely and appropriate manner. Tax Advisor Oversight Ensure that tax advisors/agents are appointed on all fund vehicles with deadlines, project timelines, quality standards and budgets agreed. Act as the primary liaison point with tax advisors, building and maintaining strong working relationships to resolve queries and ensure smooth tax administration. Provide effective oversight and challenge of external tax providers, ensuring deliverables meet agreed deadlines, project timelines, quality standards and budgets. Project Support Reporting to the Lead Tax Advisor, provide tax advisory support for new product launches, fund mergers and other change initiatives. Governance Comply with Columbia Threadneedle Investments' published tax strategy and internal tax policy. Support with internal and external audits. Contacts and Relationships Work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Real Estate Investments Operations team, based in Swindon. Liaise with the Property Investments team, based in London. Liaise with the Columbia Threadneedle Investments' group tax team, based in Edinburgh, in relation to matters of overlap with the tax affairs of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments group and other ad hoc matters. Liaise with the Ameriprise international tax team on an ad hoc basis. Training Assist with designing, implementing and delivering ongoing tailored tax training program for the Real Estate Investments Operations Team (and Property Investments Team). To be successful in this role you will have Qualifications and Experience CTA qualified. Solid post-qualification experience in tax (industry or practice). Familiar with real estate funds investing in UK property. Experience of dealing with UK tax compliance for property investment vehicles, with an excellent understanding of and practical application of relevant UK tax legislation, including tax filing and payment requirements. Practical experience of tax reporting and accounting and familiarity with income tax accounting standards. General understanding of the principles of VAT in relation to real estate and UK filing and payment obligations. Some experience of and familiarity with tax compliance requirements for Jersey and Luxembourg-domiciled entities in the context of fund structures is desirable. Experience of and familiarity with the Construction Industry Scheme is desirable. Experience of managing external advisors to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs is desirable. Skills Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously. Strong analytical skills with thorough attention to detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including ability to communicate complex concepts simply and understandably. Ability to work alone while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams. Willing to take on new challenges and develop new skills and knowledge. About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Worker Sub Type Permanent Job Family Group Finance

You will translate the business and functional strategy and plans in to the domain-specific capabilities and business solutions necessary to deliver the strategy. You will be expected to challenge the status quo, identify improvement opportunities, build functional models, operational business architectures and various enterprise architecture models that link business and technology concepts they will improve the effectiveness, efficiency of the business and the customer centricity of the technology organization. How you'll spend your time Act as the key representative of the Business Architecture function, positioning it as a key business partner that will contribute to the overall achievement of Columbia Threadneedle Investments strategy and ambitions. Design strategic and scalable enterprise solutions linked to business, technology and data strategies, with consistency of approach. Consider tooling appropriate to support capturing the Enterprise Operating Model Accountable for partnering with other areas of the organisation that are part of the overall Enterprise Architecture (Data, Technology etc) to ensure constant alignment and synergy between teams. Collaborates closely with the wider Business Change and Business Readiness teams to foster continuous alignment on frameworks, ways of working and capabilities. Partner with business analysts to contribute to designs and monitor implementation of target operating models and designs. Develop a business architecture strategy for multiple domains, applying a structured approach and methodology for capturing key views of the business. Work as an effective liaison between the business and technology to effectively influence and negotiate decisions as they relate to the domain strategies. Define and maintain strategy to ensure technology solutions support business needs and strategies within cost, schedule, and scope. Working with the business and functions to create an agreed Enterprise Operating Model to represent 'what' Columbia Threadneedle Investments is and does. Drive embedding this model into business operations as a fixed reference point for change planning. Act as ambassador and champion for a capability-led approach to change. Work with the business to understand and define business processes that meet goals and objectives and maximize the value proposition of the technology solution. Analyze the existing domains to determine whether opportunities exist to create competitive advantages, cost efficiencies and/or revenue growth. Perform current state assessment to identify people, process, technology and information gaps to develop transformation road map and help create the supporting cost-benefit analysis (CBA). Drive the development and adoption of a consistent business architecture practice that includes consistent modelling tools and processes; industry leading best practices; templates and standard deliverables. Act as the custodian of the business architecture standards, methods, conceptual and logical designs. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with senior business, operations and technology management teams in the capacity of a trusted advisor on business architecture matters. Manage the domain requirements and design processes, ensuring alignment with Ameriprise business and technology strategies and enterprise business architecture strategy. To be successful in this role you will have Proven ability to apply architectural principles, methods and tools to solve for business challenges. Demonstrated ability in integrating business knowledge with analytical insight. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to influence across organization, motivate and negotiate with senior leaders and corporate office partners. Experience in direct and indirect people management with the ability to effectively coordinate the activities of multiple groups. Exceptional relationship management skills, with an ability to think strategically, manage complexity, significant change and multiple key priorities. Expertise in eliciting, analysing, prioritising and validating requirements and building partnerships with business stakeholders. About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority. Here, you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Worker Sub Type Permanent Job Family Group Technology