Senior Public Policy Manager

As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

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Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Company-provided healthcare

• A competitive annual leave allowance

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements

• Generous pension provisions

• Income protection

• Health and wellness benefits

• Volunteering days

• Enhanced parental leave

• Life insurance

Your Role:

As part of the EMEA Government Relations and Public Policy team, to identify, monitor, advise, and advocate on public policy and regulatory priorities for Invesco’s business and clients; and to provide insights for clients and investment teams on political/geopolitical developments in key markets.

What you will be doing:

• Serve as one of the primary government relations and public policy contacts for the business and a recognised expert on government affairs, public policy and regulatory issues within EMEA.

• Identify, evaluate, inform and manage public policy and regulatory risks and opportunities that may impact Invesco or our clients, developing evidence-based advocacy positions on priority topics in collaboration with business partners.

• Build and maintain a network of strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; act as a trusted adviser to internal business partners and external policymakers.

• Represent and advocate on Invesco policy priorities with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, think tanks and other relevant external organisations; collaborate with peers to build industry advocacy positions and execute advocacy strategies as appropriate.

• Support the external engagement activities of Invesco leaders and others, including producing written briefings and analysis.

• Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of political and geopolitical developments within the EMEA region that may impact Invesco’s operating environment, the investment environment or our major clients.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the EMEA Government Relations team strategy in coordination with the Global Public Policy team.

• Ensure all activities are in line with Invesco’s Conduct principles.

What you will bring:

• Experience working in Government Relations, Public Policy, or Regulatory Affairs role within the private sector, Government, a regulator, or other relevant public authority in the UK or EU.

• Experience in helping advance financial services public policy issues, developing evidence-based advocacy positions and executing engagement strategies.

• Experience in developing and maintaining, trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.  

• Experience of analysing political and geopolitical trends and developments for a business audience.

• Proven knowledge of institutional policy-making processes in the EU and UK, including the stages of legislative and regulatory development, opportunities for engagement, and key stakeholders.

• Well-established network of relevant stakeholders is desirable.

• Understanding of asset management, wealth management, and/or other areas of financial services is desirable.

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, with background in Politics, International Relations, Finance, Economics, Languages etc. Additional qualification(s) such as a Masters desirable.

• Fluent in English with proven writing skills. Fluency in another European language, in particular French or German, would be an asset.

• Proven communication (oral and written) skills.

• Proven interpersonal skills and fluidity in a multi-cultural/international context.

• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility for progressing priorities and projects in a timely and efficient manner.

• Multi-tasker and self-starter with organisational skills.

• A team player with ability to quickly grasp and solve complex problems in a dynamic environment.

• Unquestionable integrity.

Disability Confident Scheme :

Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the ‘minimum criteria’ for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. By opting-in to this scheme, applicants will be disclosing that they have a disability solely for the purpose of the Disability Confident Scheme.

The Disability Confident Scheme only guarantees an interview – it does not automatically mean that applicants interviewed will gain employment with Invesco at that time.

To apply through the Disability Confident Scheme, you’ll need to firstly ensure you have applied for the role via our external careers page. Following this, you’ll need to email us at [email protected] confirming your wish to opt-in, alongside your contact details and the title of the role you wish to apply for.

Full Time / Part Time

Worker Type

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about.  We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience. 

Recruitment Agencies: 
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.