Consultant Relations, VP

We are working in partnership with a prestigious global asset manager to hire an experienced VP, Consultant Relations . This is a high-impact role within their institutional client group, focusing on building and nurturing key consultant relationships across the UK, while also contributing to broader global consultant strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong industry knowledge and a passion for relationship-driven commercial delivery. You’ll work alongside a Senior Relationship Manager and collaborate closely with investment, product and distribution teams to strengthen consultant advocacy and unlock client opportunities.

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Partnering with a Senior Relationship Manager to manage relationships with UK-based consultant firms and contribute to global coverage initiatives.
• Driving engagement by understanding consultant firm priorities, aligning solutions to client needs, and influencing research agendas.
• Building and maintain effective relationships across consultant research and field teams, ensuring high-value connectivity to investment specialists and internal stakeholders.
• Monetising buy ratings on scalable products by capitalising on consultant advocacy and shared client relationships.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for consultant queries, facilitating solutions with product, investment and operational colleagues.
• Supporting the development and execution of strategy for key consultant accounts, in line with business goals.
• Delivering market and product insights, positioning thought leadership on investment themes and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinating across internal teams to ensure consistent, high-impact consultant engagement that translates into commercial results.
• Gathering intelligence and insights from consultant firms to inform product development and broader distribution strategy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a consultant relations, institutional sales, investment or client-facing role.
• Deep understanding of the institutional landscape, particularly UK DB and DC pensions, with broader exposure to wealth management, digital banks and the European market a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a strong ability to build long-term, trusted relationships with consultants and internal teams.
• Clear commercial acumen and a results-oriented approach to identifying and capitalising on opportunities.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, able to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset with a strong team ethic.
• Solid technical understanding across asset classes and investment strategies.

For more information please apply here or email Chris at [email protected].

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.