Jobs at abrdn plc

Leads global HR services delivery across multiple regions, managing advisers, capacity, service quality, SLAs, KPIs, quality assurance, compliance, escalations, and continuous improvement. The role develops team capability, strengthens hire-to-retire processes, uses operational insights and root-cause analysis, and champions responsible adoption of HR technology, AI, and digital tools.

Serve as strategic partner to the Chief Distribution Officer and lead the CDO Office. Drive distribution strategy execution, governance, performance management, executive reporting, leadership communications, transformation initiatives, and organisational effectiveness. Coordinate regulatory oversight, action tracking, planning rhythms, and stakeholder engagement across senior leadership and Group functions. Provide insight and recommendations to support decision-making in a regulated financial services environment.

Define testing strategies across unit, API, integration, and end-to-end layers; design automated and exploratory tests for web and mobile applications; improve quality frameworks, CI/CD integration, performance, accessibility, security, and resilience testing; and coach engineering teams on quality practices. The role also explores AI-driven testing techniques and supports quality improvements across agile product squads.

Transforms workforce data into commercially relevant insights supporting business performance and strategic decisions. Develops dashboards, management information, analytical products, automation, and AI-enabled insights. Analyzes workforce trends, risks, and opportunities; partners with stakeholders to define business questions and recommend actions. Also supports data quality, governance, visualization, storytelling, and continuous improvement across people analytics.

Provides technical leadership for enterprise storage, backup, recovery, and cyber-resilience services. Owns Cohesity DataProtect, Azure backup, and storage platforms; leads recovery assurance, ransomware recovery testing, automation, infrastructure modernization, governance, supplier oversight, and complex incident management. The role develops technical standards, solution designs, Infrastructure as Code practices, and resilience strategies while reducing operational complexity, technical debt, and costs.

Support and enhance Aberdeen’s Oracle ERP Finance platform across Supplier Portal, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. Configure processes, lead patching and quarterly releases, troubleshoot data, integrations, reporting, access, and scheduled-process issues, and coordinate testing, documentation, service requests, incidents, and change management with Finance, technology teams, vendors, and Oracle support.

Supports senior institutional sales, consultant relations, and relationship management professionals. Responsibilities include coordinating external meetings, maintaining Salesforce client and prospect data, managing market intelligence tools and vendors, identifying target audiences, coordinating RFPs and fee proposals, and developing conference outreach strategies. Requires institutional asset management knowledge, investment product and capital markets understanding, strong communication, analytical ability, multitasking, and relationship-building skills.

Lead technology audit planning, risk assessments, complex technology audits, and integrated audit workstreams across a financial services organization. Build relationships with senior technology and executive stakeholders, oversee issue validation and reporting, and identify opportunities to reduce risk. The role also involves leading, coaching, and developing audit professionals, managing resources, representing Internal Audit at governance forums, and deputizing for the Head of Audit IT.

Lead tax oversight and advisory for public market fund launches, mergers, terminations, and product development. Provide specialist guidance across investment, distribution, finance, operations, and legal teams; manage tax risks, controls, and compliance frameworks; coordinate with external advisers, custodians, and administrators; and drive AI-enabled solutions for improved efficiency and governance.

Lead billing operations covering invoicing, collections, helpdesk, controls and risk. Manage onshore and offshore teams, reduce aged debt, ensure regulatory and audit readiness, drive automation and process improvements, and own balance sheet substantiation and fee calculations.

Supports wholesale and institutional sales across Greater China by preparing client materials, coordinating meetings and follow-ups, maintaining Salesforce data, supporting events, and generating sales reports. Manages fund research and consultant relationships, coordinates reviews and due diligence submissions, monitors fund ratings and feedback, and contributes to regional strategic projects, fund launches, platform approvals, and distribution initiatives.

The Financial Controller will support financial reporting, governance, statutory accounts, regulatory submissions, audits, and control improvements for Aberdeen’s Luxembourg legal entities. Responsibilities include reviewing journals, financial statements, P&L and balance sheets; preparing reporting packs and board materials; partnering with tax, finance operations, auditors, and external providers; and contributing to budgeting, profitability analysis, transfer pricing, risk management, and process improvement. The role requires a qualified accountant with financial services experience, strong IFRS and GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel and Oracle skills, and effective stakeholder communication.

Lead and grow Aberdeen's institutional relationships in Malaysia, driving sales, prospecting, pitches and client retention. Manage account plans, coordinate internal stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and use Salesforce to maintain pipeline and reporting. Represent Aberdeen externally to win and expand institutional assets.

The Senior Manager - Wholesale CRM will lead strategies for the wholesale business, enhance partner relationships, and drive asset growth in Thailand's intermediary markets while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration.

Lead and grow the Thailand FIF platform by managing product lifecycle, conducting competitor and market analysis, supporting fund implementation and governance, engaging client-facing teams with investment insights, and ensuring compliance with Thai SEC rules. Drive product development, business cases, AUM growth initiatives, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with regional and offshore investment teams.