Head of Solutions - UK Distribution

POSITION PURPOSE

This role is responsible for designing, coordinating and driving the build-out of the UK Solutions offering, with a particular focus on developing a three-tier MPS proposition over time. The role will lead cross-functional workstreams, align internal stakeholders and support the sales teams in taking new solutions to market across the UK & Ireland.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of the UK solutions platform, including the three-tier MPS proposition over time (design, positioning, governance and rollout).

• Own and coordinate internal workstreams (Product, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Marketing, Technology, Multi-Asset Solutions, UK Distribution) to define requirements, build processes and secure approvals.

• Develop and maintain a structured business plan for solutions growth, including commercial targets, pipeline tracking and progress reporting to senior management.

• Build and document scalable operational and administrative frameworks (on-boarding, reporting, platform/ACD relationships, data flows, BAU processes and oversight).

• Act as central point of contact for UK & Ireland client-facing teams on the solutions offering, supporting them with training, materials, client planning and complex opportunity management.

• Lead / co-lead client and prospect meetings where solutions and MPS are the primary focus, clearly articulating the proposition, implementation steps and ongoing service model.

• Partner with Marketing to develop targeted collateral and digital content to support the solutions strategy.

• Maintain strong understanding of UK intermediary/regulatory developments relevant to solutions and MPS and translate these into practical implications for TRP’s business and clients.

• Develop and maintain a strong level of internal stakeholder management, including frequent in-person engagement, cross-functional coordination, and relationship management with key stakeholders based in London.
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to convert ideas into structured plans, milestones and deliverables.

• Proven ability to navigate and influence across a complex, global organisation, building effective relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Highly organised and execution-focused; able to manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams to tight timelines.

• Clear and concise communicator, comfortable operating with senior management and external clients.

• Commercially minded, with good grasp of profitability, pricing levers and product positioning.

• Collaborative approach, with a strong bias towards transparency, accountability and follow-through.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in investment management in a product, solutions, business development or project-delivery role.

• Demonstrable track record of leading cross-functional initiatives from design through to implementation.

• Deep understanding of UK intermediary and/or wealth markets, including experience with model portfolios, MPS or multi-asset solutions.

• Strong knowledge of investment management industry infrastructure (platforms, ACDs, operations, reporting and governance).

• Excellent project management skills; able to structure work, set priorities and drive outcomes without close supervision.

• Strong presentation skills with experience in both internal senior forums and client/prospect settings.

• Ability to work primarily from the London office to build internal networks, progress approvals and maintain close contact with key stakeholders. [In the medium term, the ability to travel across the UK on a weekly basis will also be required.]

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day a week from home.