International Business Manager

Overview

Allspring Global Investments are hiring an International Business Manager supporting the International Client Group. The role requires an experienced professional with 7+ years’ experience who can operate independently, lead cross-functional initiatives, produce senior-level management insight, strengthen governance and help drive strategic execution across the international business. This is a high-exposure role for someone with the judgement, capability and ambition to become a future senior leader.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Location(s):
London, UK

Line Management
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The role will report into the Head of International Client Relations, Distribution Operations & Governance, but will work closely with the Head of International Client Group and other members of the ICG management team.

1. Business Management and Strategic Execution

• Act as a business management partner to senior leaders across the International Client Group, helping translate strategic priorities into clear plans, actions, reporting and measurable outcomes.
• Own and maintain the International Client Group operating rhythm, including business reviews, KPI tracking, leadership meeting preparation, action follow-up and progress reporting.
• Lead the development, tracking and monitoring of business plans, KPIs and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the group’s growth, retention, client experience and client defence priorities.
• Build a deep understanding of the international client book, pipeline, revenue drivers, retention risks, client segmentation and cross-sell opportunities.
• Provide insight and challenge to senior stakeholders by analysing activity, pipeline progression, retention trends, client engagement and business performance.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities to improve the way the International Client Group operates across regions, teams and functions.

2. Management Information, Reporting and Insight

• Design, produce and continuously improve senior management dashboards, business performance packs and reporting frameworks for the International Client Group.
• Prepare high-quality reporting for senior leadership, quarterly business reviews, management committees, executive committees and relevant governance forums.
• Translate complex business, client and activity data into clear, concise insight for decision‑making.
• Develop simplified reporting extracts and communication materials for wider team use, ensuring that key priorities, performance messages and actions are clearly understood.
• Work with CRM, pipeline, financial and client data to track progress against business objectives, client activity, cross‑sell opportunities and relationship risks.
• Improve data quality, reporting consistency and management information standards across the team.

3. Board and Committee Reporting

• Coordinate and prepare submissions for relevant UK, Luxembourg, APAC and international forums, ensuring materials are accurate, timely and appropriately tailored for senior audiences.
• Own the coordination of International Client Group input into board, management committee and executive committee materials.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, data and narrative across board reports, Q  materials and senior stakeholder updates.
• Track actions arising from forums and ensure appropriate follow‑up with stakeholders across the business.

4. Client Oversight, Client Audit and Client Defence

• Own and drive the ongoing client audit process, including planning, documentation, stakeholder coordination, follow‑up actions and reporting of themes and outcomes.
• Coordinate client feedback, client risk indicators and service observations to identify improvement opportunities and relationship priorities.
• Support senior leaders in preparing for significant client reviews, strategic relationship discussions and retention planning.
• Develop reporting that highlights client risks, emerging themes, relationship trends and opportunities to improve client experience.

5. Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Lead strategic and operational projects aligned to the International…