Global Custodian Relationship Manager

Job Description

Global Custodian Relationship Manager

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We’re partnered with a leading global investment manager looking to hire a Global Custodian Relationship Manager to oversee key custody relationships across the UK and Western Europe.

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This is a hands-on B2B relationship management role, combining stakeholder management, operational oversight, contract negotiations and strategic project delivery.

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No sales, no prospecting. The focus is on managing and improving existing partnerships.

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The Opportunity

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• Own relationships with 5–10 major custodians across international markets
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• Oversee service delivery, KPIs, SLAs and operational performance
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• Lead contract reviews, fee negotiations and relationship improvements
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• Manage escalations and coordinate solutions across internal and external teams
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• Drive custody onboarding, operational enhancements and strategic initiatives
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• Work closely with senior leadership and support junior analysts
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What We're Looking For

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• 5–10 years' experience in B2B relationship management in financial services, or the wealth & investment management space.
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• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills
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• Experience overseeing complex institutional relationships and operational projects
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• Exposure to custody, asset management or financial services is advantageous, but not essential
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• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable taking ownership
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Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.