Client Solutions Analyst

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join a growing international asset manager that ranks among the world's top 25, with a broad and sophisticated investment platform. Based in Amsterdam, the Client Solutions Analyst will become part of the Solutions Distribution team, working closely with senior sales and client directors supporting institutional and fiduciary clients in the Netherlands.
The role offers a unique entry point into institutional asset management, with direct exposure to fiduciary solutions, bespoke mandates and strategic client engagements. As an analyst, you will play a key role in supporting new business initiatives, coordinating complex client processes and contributing to high quality client service delivery. You will work across teams, interact with investment specialists and gain a strong understanding of how fiduciary mandates are structured, implemented and managed in practice.
This position is designed as a strong foundation for a long term career in institutional asset management. It provides hands on experience, responsibility from day one and a clear development path towards more senior client-facing roles over time. For a driven and curious candidate, this is an outstanding opportunity to build deep expertise in a highly relevant and growing segment of the market, within an international and collaborative environment.
We are looking for a client-focused and analytical individual with strong communication skills and a proactive, organised approach. You are comfortable working with data, technology and AI-enabled tools, enjoy collaborating across teams and translating complexity into clear outcomes. You are curious, eager to learn and motivated to build a career in institutional asset management and fiduciary solutions. A positive attitude and a good sense of humour are important, as you will be part of a close knit, collaborative team.

How you'll spend your time...

• Support the Head of Solutions Distribution and Client Directors in new client acquisition, RFPs, and strategic pitches.

• Assist the Client Directors in preparation in materials for fiduciary clients (investment policy).

• Assist the Client Directors and Sales Director in coordination around bespoke mandate definition and dependencies.

• Assist in organizing and supporting roadshows, educational events, and special projects for prospective and new fiduciary clients.

• Assist with consultant database management and global consultant coordination.

• Assist in Annual Investment Plan Cycle for Fiduciary Clients

• Assist in coordinating the annual investment plan cycle for fiduciary clients by liaising with investment teams to collect and organize plan content and supporting the planning and execution of related meetings and deliverables.

• Maintain and enhance CRM records for sales activities, pipeline, and pre-win client interactions.

• Contribute to CRM-related projects.

 

To be successful in this role you will have...

• Degree in Business Administration or Economics.

• Strong understanding of capital markets and Dutch institutional asset management.

• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in Dutch and English.

• Flexible, dynamic, and well-organized.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Willing to develop further (CFA)

In Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.