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THE ESSENTIALS Role: Senior Contracts Manager Status: Full time, permanent. Salary: £70-80k Working arrangement: We typically work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. THE BENEFITS 25 holiday days per year 4 'Me Days' per year (take a Me Day - focus on you) Team social events and trips Wellness allowance of £70 per month to be used for gym, classes, physio or other wellness costs Private healthcare with Vitality Drive Electric salary sacrifice Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave Employee referral scheme: £2,000 towards a getaway of your choice CORE BEHAVIOURS The way we act and conduct ourselves, especially towards others. HSPG's heart and soul. PPHA As part of HSPG, a leading social impact real estate company, PPHA is the Group's Registered Provider. We partner with local authorities, housebuilders, and investors to create high-quality, affordable homes across Section 106, grant-funded Affordable Rent, and Shared Ownership. Our mission is simple: to empower futures by giving families and first-time buyers the chance to find stability, security, and a place to call home. By 2030, we aim to deliver quality affordable homes for over 5,000 families. Strengthening communities and transforming lives along the way. CORE MISSION Your core mission is to ensure PPHA and its customers receives safe, compliant, high-quality homes from developers, on time and ready for customers. You take ownership of each scheme from early appraisal through construction to handover, ensuring planning, contractual, regulatory, and building safety requirements fully met. You are the informed centre that aligns developers, agents, consultants, and internal teams to deliver homes that meet PPHA standards without compromise. You identify risk early, challenge where needed, and resolve issues quickly to protect PPHA from compliance, quality, and reputational risk. You ensure all certification, warranties, and compliance documentation is complete, accurate, and secured, providing full assurance before homes enter management. You work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure homes are released for sales and lettings at the earliest possible opportunity, removing blockers, maintaining clear visibility of readiness, and enabling a smooth transition from delivery to occupation. You operate seamlessly across Acquisitions, Compliance, Finance, Housing, Sales, and external stakeholders, ensuring every home is accepted with confidence, clarity, and pace. Obsess: These points get you out of bed in the morning and keep you up at night! If you're not obsessed with these, the role isn't for you. Trust, honesty and integrity : You influence decisions that could make or break the quality of someone's forever-home . Treat this with the utmost respect and honesty. The customer: You only accept handover when the product meets our quality standards. You understand the importance of being present on site, either personally or through your team, to ensure smooth delivery for our customers. Risk identification : You guard PPHA's reputation and income by anticipating compliance, delivery, and stakeholder risks. You uphold the most up-to-date compliance, regulatory, and H&S requirements. Excel: You are excellent at these areas: an expert. Process efficiencies: You are obsessed with creating a best-in-class Delivery function, including robust inter-departmental processes and reporting to keep all areas of the business adequately updated. Organisation : nothing slips through the cracks. All documentation is organised , correctly filed and easy to instantly access. Self-awareness: you know how to manage your time, juggle many stakeholders, while maintaining your own boundaries and ensuring that when you get stretched, the ship still sails smoothly. At least 6 years experience in a residential Development or Delivery function, with demonstrable experience of understanding compliance/handover documentation and contractual requirements, including working with external teams i.e. EAs/ Clerk of Works and developers. OUTCOMES & METRICS: Outcomes: the desired result Metrics: How we measure it 0-3 Develop a clear end-to-end understanding of PPHA's delivery requirements, including governance, workflows and interfaces, acting as a central point of expertise to ensure schemes align with PPHA standards from appraisal through to handover. Schemes progressing through governance and approval stages with minimal deviation from agreed PPHA delivery standards. Understand customer, internal, external, and investor expectations and translate these into clear delivery standards and processes. Translate customer, internal, external and investor expectations into clear delivery standards, contractual requirements, and operational processes. Contracts and Employer's Requirements clearly reflecting PPHA, customer, and investor expectations, with limited post-contract clarification or dispute. Embed a robust process ensuring all compliance and contractual documentation is complete and approved before occupation, acting as a final assurance gate. Embed robust assurance and governance processes to ensure all compliance, contractual, handover and certification documentation is complete, approved and fit for purpose prior to Practical Completion and occupation. Schemes achieving Practical Completion with all critical compliance and certification in place and minimal outstanding actions at handover. 3-6 Proactively identify, assess and mitigate delivery, compliance, programme, financial and reputational risks at scheme and portfolio level, ensuring timely escalation and informed decision making to prevent post-handover issues. Key delivery, compliance, programme, and reputational risks being identified early, actively mitigated, and escalated in a timely manner, with fewer unforeseen post-handover issues. Strengthen handover requirements by embedding clearer standards into contracts to improve readiness at Practical Completion. Strengthen handover readiness by embedding clear standards into contracts and ensuring effective on-site monitoring of compliance, health and safety, insurance and build quality, with assurance documentation in place ahead of PC. Homes entering management with complete, accurate handover information and reduced defects or remedial works post-Practical Completion. Influence enhanced customer satisfaction, working with Asset Management and exit partners to increase our satisfaction score in line with One Page Business Plan ("OPBP") targets. Enhance customer satisfaction by working collaboratively with Asset Management and exit partners to improve satisfaction scores in line with OPBP targets. Customer satisfaction results meeting OPBP targets, with fewer complaints linked to build quality or handover issues. Maintain effective financial oversight across schemes, ensuring delivery operates within approved budgets. Work with internal teams and external partners to manage cost pressures, maintain value for money, and identify opportunities for cost avoidance or savings without compromising safety, quality, or compliance. Maintain effective financial and commercial oversight across schemes, ensuring delivery operates within approved budgets, achieves value from money and identifies opportunities for efficiency, cost avoidance, or savings without compromising safety, quality or compliance. Schemes being delivered within approved budgets or agreed tolerances, with cost pressures identified and managed early. 6-12 Drive continuous improvement and efficiency to support the regional scaling of Delivery operations. Increased delivery volume being managed through consistent use of standard processes and improvements that reduced delay or duplication without loss of quality. Build strong, effective working relationships with Employer's Agents and housebuilders to protect PPHA's reputation and resolve issues early. Issues with Employer's Agents and housebuilders being resolved collaboratively at an early stage, with minimal escalation to formal dispute. Provide strategic leadership on how contractual frameworks enable delivery outcomes across the organisation, setting principles and direction that guide contract design, governance and risk appetite at scale. No material delivery issues arise that are directly attributable to contract structure or contractual misalignment, as evidenced through post-PC reviews. Lead, develop, and motivate the Delivery team through clear expectations, effective delegation and visible leadership. A motivated, well-led team delivering agreed objectives, supported by clear expectations, effective delegation, and positive retention and performance outcomes. Translate delivery and contractual risk into executive-level insight and decisions, ensuring senior leaders have early visibility of material risks, trade-offs and required interventions. Material delivery or contractual risks are escalated early with clear options and recommendations, resulting into executive decisions and no unanticipated post-handover contractual or compliance issues attributable to lack of escalation.

Apply now Job no: 563579 Work type: Full time Site: Grays Categories: Autocentre Management Location: Essex Salary: £34,203 - £40,823 per annum + bonus Business Area: National Tyres and Autocare Brilliant at leading a team? Ready for the next step in your career as a Centre Manager with the UK's largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business with great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme! Here at National Tyres, we are looking for a Centre Manager, who will play a vital role in leading the team to success and providing an excellent customer journey and satisfaction. If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don't delay apply today! Average uncapped bonus of £10,800 per year (with potential to earn more) 5 days a week Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme - T&C's Apply. Benefits Include: 5.6 weeks' annual leave Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more Family & Friends Discount Events Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares Health Cash Plan - to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Pension Scheme & Life Assurance Skills and experience Fantastic leadership and team management skills within the automotive or similar industry Experience delivering high customer satisfaction and displaying effective management. Engaging and motivational, coaching-based approach to team development and able to provide in the moment training. Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety Experienced with high sales turnover and managing KPI's Excellent communication skills, verbally and written. IT Proficient, with the willingness to learn in-house systems. Good time management A current valid driving licence National Tyres and Autocare is now part of the Halfords family. We're in an exciting chapter - rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We're the UK's leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK's largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Job Description At Visa, we are passionate about making a difference. We lead the way in disrupting fraud from multiple vectors, and we are expanding our Value Added Services team with a Senior Manager Sales Specialist based in London. If you are dynamic, result oriented and ready to drive growth initiatives, we would love to hear from you. A key part of this role involves Promoting the full suite of Visa Protect Services. You will be responsible for communicating its value to clients, demonstrating how Visa's adaptive behavioural analytics, real time transaction scoring, and advanced machine learning models help financial institutions detect and prevent fraud with greater precision and lower false positives. The Visa Protect Salesperson has primary ownership and accountability for bringing Visa products and solutions to market to ensure Visa continues to hold its leadership position in driving the growth of core products and digital payments by providing maximum security combined with best in class user experience. Additionally helps account executives win new business using subject matter expertise and thought leadership. The right candidate must possess technical and functional understanding of payment systems, core products, protocols and frameworks, and this has to balance with business acumen and commercial instincts. Familiarity with technologies and systems used in payments, mobile and e commerce, specifically in areas of fraud and risk management, 3 D Secure, authentication, NFC, tokenization, remote payments, and a working knowledge of system interconnection methods (APIs, SDKs, ISO messages etc.) is expected. Experience with risk and fraud management is an advantage. This role demands a proactive approach, robust sales skills, and the ability to engage with clients consultatively to understand their strategies, priorities, and to support their needs. The candidate must also have strong coordination and project management skills to be able to deliver on large cross functional projects working with colleagues and partners across multiple geographies and time zones. The role is based in London and will require occasional travel. Responsibilities and activities Owner of Visa Risk and Authentication Sales activities in the local market. Delivering complex solutions for clients and supporting delivery of related Visa scorecard targets. Primary responsibility is the UK & Ireland markets. Identify strategic opportunities for Visa capabilities through a strong understanding of various client business needs, leveraging Visa solutions across multiple platforms. Work hand in hand with colleagues from other functional areas; the role holder must be a catalyst for development of existing and new solutions. Thought leadership with internal and external stakeholders including participation in industry events, regulator and government engagement to formulate strategy to drive regulation change where needed. Partner with Account Executives to develop and execute account strategies, objectives and plans to increase revenue and market share for strategic financial and non financial accounts. Utilize a data driven approach, providing factual and analytical support in argumentation. Understand market environment and provide input into country strategies and account plans. Track competition activity and continually be focused on ensuring that Visa's products and solutions deployed in the market meet all relevant consumer and merchant payment needs. Foster in depth and productive relationships at all levels with the clients and the Visa organization. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of work experience with an advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD. Preferred Qualifications: 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD. Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Required experience Strong sales skills to drive revenue growth and build lasting client relationships. Experience in the payments, mobile, software or technology services required, preferably in the banking or financial industry. Experience in risk and, or fraud management. Understanding of card products, digital payments and payment technologies related to eCommerce, tokenization, EMV, NFC, mobile, etc. Experience with new product development and ability to translate client needs into product requirements, developing product pricing and positioning strategies. Demonstrated track record of planning, managing and delivering on complex cross functional projects from conceptualization to launch. Proven ability to develop and execute go to market strategies for products. Strong ability to analyze complex data and information, develop insights, and create impactful narratives. Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new solutions and application knowledge. Data driven problem solving skills and a hands on approach to work. Strategic thinking and thought leadership. Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, and to influence senior management and other relevant parties. Executive presence, strong written and oral communication-incl. large group presentations. Additional Information Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

A global workplace solutions leader is seeking a New Business Development Manager based in the Edinburgh area. This role involves winning new customers, implementing new accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong B2B sales experience and a proven track record in achieving targets. The position offers a base salary of £38,000 per annum plus commission, a company car, and multiple benefits, including holidays and a pension scheme.

Company Description Job Description Brakes has an opportunity for a Demand Planner to join the Product Supply team. The role is based at our Ashford office and reports to the Category Demand Manager. The Demand Planner is responsible for all forecast activities associated with customers and products. The role interprets, creates and/or manages the demand for depot forecasting, incorporating statistics and business intelligence and other demand signals to improve service for the customers of the demand plan. To effectively manage the interaction and forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders for their area of responsibility, to provide optimum customer experience. Our role is Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week, 8am - 5pm and is offering hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the Ashford office, so you must be within a commutable distance. The site has good transport links and free car park for colleagues. This role is paying £30,226. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Responsible for creating and maintaining system generated forecasts for a defined material group to drive continuous improvement to company set targets Carrying out analysis of sales history, seasonal and forthcoming events or activities in order to generate an optimal demand signal Interpret corporate and independent customer data/insight into robust forecasts Manage forecasting processes at both detail and aggregated level, utilising the best fit statistical models Collaborative demand planning with other teams or external customers in order to understand, recommend, and deliver forecast improvements Communicating to supply chain colleagues to advise changes to the forecast Root cause analysis techniques to establish underlying causes of KPI shortfalls and implement improvement plans to rectify Support the governance of customer insights/business intelligence Support projects in Demand Planning and around the business as required Support a culture of continuous improvement. Supporting the implementation of new and lost business forecast requirements into the Demand planning system About you We are looking for a confident individual who is people orientated and can thrive in a fast paced, demanding, and pressurised environment, so experience within FMCG/ Supply Chain is highly desirable. This role is suited to someone who has excellent problem solving skills with a 'can do' attitude as it will involve analysing trends and looking into anomalies to understand what went wrong and how this can be avoided in the future. You will have great analytical skills and be competent in the use of MS Excel, (formulas), and SAP. This role requires a great amount of concentration, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload to ensure all tasks and processes are completed in a timely manner. This role is suitable for someone who enjoys working with numerical data but is also comfortable liaising with internal/external stakeholders to draw conclusions from data and report the findings. Once you've applied, you'll be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Shortlisted candidates will then be booked in for a face to face interview at the Ashford office. What you'll receive A competitive salary Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days Pension scheme Hybrid working contract Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility Additional Information At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. Brakes Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK's largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation's most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we're growing!

Ready to Make a Difference? Shape the future of businesses and learners alike as our next Area Business Consultant. Role: Area Business Consultant Area: Remote, to cover the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire region Salary: From £27,000 + commission As an Area Business Consultant, you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent HIT Training Ltd at local events. The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area. Duties will include: Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads. Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region. Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities. Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects. Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients. Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system. Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrollment targets. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients. Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach. Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads. Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments. About you We're seeking proactive, confident individuals with the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a business development role. Experience of new business development and lead generation. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self motivated. Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector. Your Benefits and Growth Our Area Business Consultants can expect a competitive base salary starting from £27,000 plus our benefits and commission package: Achievable uncapped commission, based on new starts per month. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday. A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five extra days. Additional tax-free bonuses when company targets are met. Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access. Enhanced sick pay and life insurance. Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses. Access to tailored training and qualifications. Our Commitment We're dedicated to transforming lives through apprenticeships. As a leading training provider, we see the life-changing power of apprenticeships, not only for individuals but for businesses and the economy as a whole. We want all our people to shine and bring their whole selves to work, we're proud to be a Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer. If you want to know more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or workplace adjustments please email . If you are invited to an interview, we will ask if you need any adjustments for you to best showcase your abilities We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, this role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

This role will act as a trusted partner to the commercial team, providing financial insight and challenge across pricing, product, branch operations, and supplier relationships.You will play a key role in driving profitability, shaping commercial strategy, and supporting decision-making that balances supplier value, margin growth, and operational efficiency.This role requires a strong blend of financial expertise, analytical skills, and business acumen, with the ability to build trusted relationships and challenge stakeholders (Category Directors/Managers). What You'll Be Doing Owning the end to end Sales and Margin for your category, providing insight and support to the related Category Director/Managers Owning the rebate forecast process for your category and investigating ways to continually improve the accuracy and efficiency of the process Support supplier cost increase negotiations through detailed modelling Track margin and EBITDA b enefits resulting in category deals Owning/managing stock for your category Decision Support : Provide financial insight and challenge on pricing strategy, cost inflation, supplier rebates, discounts, and margin optimisation. Business Partnering : Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Branch Operations teams to drive performance, profitability, and growth. Performance Management & Analysis : Deliver high-quality analysis of business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement areas. Financial Planning & Analysis : Manage the financial planning process and own the production of the rebate budget and re-forecasts. Performance evaluations : Influence decision-making through financial modelling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis. Process improvement: Champion continuous improvement in reporting, systems, and processes to enhance business insight and efficiency. What We're Looking For Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, with a clear and accessible approach. Comfortable presenting to senior management. Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining strong, productive relationships across various departments. Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders in a constructive and collaborative manner. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification. Proven track record in a commercial finance/business partnering role, ideally within builders' merchants, distribution, construction supplies, or a related trade sector. Strong knowledge of pricing, margin management, and supplier rebate structures. Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insight into business action. Confident stakeholder manager, able to challenge and influence senior leaders across Sales, Operations, and Commercial. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders. Experience managing or coaching a small team is highly desirable. Competitive Base salary Discretionary bonus Retirement savings plan Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more. Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway Quality - We're unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers' expectations. Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn - we know we haven't always got all the answers - listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers. Professional Development Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks! Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm What's Next If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process. STARK UK is a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, and we are looking for a highly motivated and commercially astute Finance Business Partner - Commercial to join our finance team based in Coventry.STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK's leading builders' merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber.With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK's largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials.However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry.Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future.If you'd like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers.We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day.We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day.We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.

Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management - XIG Imprint Business Development Lead - Vice President - London AMD, XIG Imprint -Business Development Lead OUR IMPACT Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world's leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals. The External Investing Group ("XIG") provides investors with investment and advisory solutions, across leading hedge fund managers, private equity funds, real estate managers, public equity strategies and fixed income strategies. XIG manages globally diversified programs, targeted sector-specific strategies, customized portfolios, and a range of advisory services. Our investors access opportunities through new fund commitments, fund-of-fund investments, strategic partnerships, secondary-market investments, co investments, and seed capital investments. With over 350 professionals across 11 offices around the world, XIG provides manager diligence, portfolio construction, risk management, and liquidity solutions to investors, drawing on Goldman Sachs' market insights and risk management expertise. We extend these global capabilities to the world's leading sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, governments, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, and family offices, for which we invest or advise on over $300 billion of alternative investments, public equity strategies and fixed income strategies. XIG Imprint is the ESG and impact investment group in XIG with a mandate to build and manage client portfolios that generate market rate returns and tangible environmental and/or social impact. XIG Imprint invests in third party managers and co investments across asset classes including private equity, real assets, private credit, public equity, fixed income and hedge funds. XIG Imprint specializes in nine private market investment themes including Clean Energy, Sustainable Transport, Education, Health, Financial Inclusion, Food & Agriculture, Waste & Materials, Ecosystem Services and Communities. Imprint was founded in 2008 and acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2015, as part of the firm's commitment to ESG and impact investing. YOUR IMPACT XIG is seeking a business development lead to oversee its growth strategy in the EMEA region including new product development, prospective and ongoing client engagement, and stakeholder management. The individual will be responsible for helping to drive commercial strategy, capital formation & client engagement initiatives for the Imprint Platform. This involves leading the launches of new flagship fundraises, management of fundraise strategy, and ongoing business development for various Imprint funds/products across client channels in EMEA. Coordinate with EMEA sales and client functions to collect market feedback, support product development, and execute go to market strategies. Lead and direct EMEA client due diligence processes, from initial engagement to legal documentation and negotiations. Work closely with junior members of the team to help direct response to various client inquiries, including due diligence requests, participation in RFPs, performance and data analyses, ongoing reporting, and requests for portfolio updates, amongst other ad hoc client requests and projects. REQUIREMENTS 8+ years of client strategy experience in asset management. Demonstrated experience and expertise in private markets fundraising and investor relations. Knowledgeable of and demonstrated interest in ESG and Impact. Excellent communication (written and oral), analytical and interpersonal skills. Strong relationship building skills, for use with both clients and internal stakeholders. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead global fundraising campaigns and manage existing investor relations. Ability to map and prioritize commercial areas of focus. Ability to respond to ESG and Impact inquiries from clients and internal stakeholders. Strong team player who will be seen and felt as value add by existing global team. Strong execution capabilities to take ownership over this emerging growth area for the team. 5-7+ years in a similar or related role. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Health Services We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state of the art on site health centers in certain offices. Benefits at Goldman Sachs Read more about the full suite of class leading benefits our firm has to offer.