Business Manager, Adviser Sales

Job Description About Aberdeen Aberdeen Group plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs:
Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor.  As Business Manager to the Chief Distribution Officer, you will play a key role in helping deliver our purpose while investing in your tomorrow through meaningful strategic leadership and business impact. About the Department The Distribution function is central to Aberdeen Adviser’s growth, adviser engagement and commercial performance. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, the team helps shape strategy, drive execution and ensure clients and adviser firms receive an exceptional experience.

Collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team operates, enabling our clients to be better investors. About the Role This permanent opportunity offers the chance to act as a strategic partner to the Chief Distribution Officer and lead the CDO Office. You will drive strategic execution, governance, performance management and organisational effectiveness across the Distribution function.

Operating at the centre of key business decisions, you will work with senior stakeholders to translate priorities into measurable outcomes. The role provides significant exposure to leadership, transformation and commercial growth initiatives, making it an excellent opportunity to invest in your tomorrow and further develop your executive leadership capabilities. Based in Edinburgh with Aberdeen’s blended working approach.

Key Responsibilities Drive execution of the Distribution strategy, ensuring priorities, decisions and transformation initiatives are delivered effectively. Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Distribution Officer, providing challenge, insight and recommendations to support decision-making. Lead performance management, executive reporting and leadership materials, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. Coordinate governance activity, regulatory oversight and action tracking across Distribution and key Group functions.

Design and manage the operating rhythm of the Distribution Leadership Team, supporting planning, accountability and organisational effectiveness. Develop executive communications and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across leadership teams and strategic partners. About the Candidate Significant experience in a Chief of Staff, Business Manager, Strategy, Consulting or senior business leadership support role. Strong commercial, strategic and analytical capability with sound judgement and discretion.

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver outcomes through collaboration and leadership. Experience operating within a regulated environment and managing governance requirements. Outstanding communication, presentation and executive stakeholder management skills. Experience leading complex change, transformation or strategic delivery initiatives. Desirable:
Wealth, platform, adviser or broader financial services experience; experience supporting a CEO, Executive Committee member or business division leader; understanding of distribution, sales leadership and growth agendas; and experience across governance, strategy, operations and people activities. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under…