Contract
Business Development Associate
UK Wealth, Month fixed term contract
Posted on 7/14/2026
Aviva Investors
1,001-5,000 employees
Global asset manager aligning with clients
No salary listed
London, UK
Hybrid
Hybrid role; London-based with in-office days.
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- Understanding of the UK discretionary wealth landscape, including discretionary fund management and private banking.
- Ability to build effective internal relationships across Aviva Investors to deliver client solutions - with energy and pace.
- Solid understanding of liquid markets and investment products; understanding of private markets is an advantage.
- Proficient user of lead generation and sales management tools, notably Salesforce and Fundpath.
- Strong PowerPoint, Excel, written and verbal communication skills.
- Act as liaison between the sales teams and other areas of Aviva Investors, coordinating responses to prospective client requests.
- Assist with lead generation and building a pipeline of new business opportunities through client research and tools such as Linkedin, Fundpath, and Factfind.
- Ensure accurate record maintenance in CRM systems so that activity, pipeline, and expected revenues and progress are accurately reflected.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of client events, including post-event engagement and reporting.
- Monitoring prospective client activity and providing regular updates and insights to the sales team.
- Assist with client follow ups after meetings, and with the creation and distribution of marketing campaigns.
Aviva Investors is a global asset manager that partners with clients to understand their investment goals and concerns, then builds integrated investment solutions across asset classes with disciplined risk management. It works with large institutions and individuals saving for retirement, listening first to client needs and joining dots across markets to deliver outcomes now and over the long term. Its differentiator is the emphasis on client insight and collaboration across teams to connect ideas and manage risk, not relying on a single product. The company's goal is to help clients achieve meaningful investment outcomes through thoughtful, long-term partnerships, while acknowledging that investments can go up or down and that past performance is not guaranteed.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$436.6M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- £261bn AUM supports scale, fees, and broader product distribution.
- New fixed-income launches capture demand for resilient income and portfolio stability.
- Spanish build-to-rent and natural-capital investments expand higher-growth real-asset revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Manchester's industrial scheme faces planning rejection and airport-safety objections again.
- Carbon-removal and afforestation returns depend on verified sequestration and credit-market pricing.
- Spanish BTR returns face construction delays and slower leasing absorption through 2027.
What makes Aviva Investors unique
- Integrates multi-asset, private, and public-market capabilities around client outcomes.
- Backed by Aviva’s insurance heritage and long-term savings franchise.
- Combines sustainability expertise with risk management across institutional and retail mandates.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Stock Options
Company Equity
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Student Loan Assistance
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Elder Care Support
Pet Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Training Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Mentorship Program
Wellness Program
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News in brief - 26 june 2026. By Callum Conway The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has surpassed 10,000 members for the first time, reaching nearly 10,200 professionals as it marks its 50th anniversary. The PMI said the milestone reflected a broader commitment across the pensions industry to strengthen standards, invest in capability, and prepare for higher expectations around governance and saver outcomes. It noted that growth had been supported by initiatives including its Trustee Accelerator Programme and Development Partnership model, which are designed to expand access to learning, qualifications and professional recognition across organisations. In particular, it said that Development Partnerships had played a significant role in increasing membership by enabling employers to provide structured access to PMI membership, qualifications and learning. Looking ahead, the PMI said it would continue to expand its qualifications framework, enhance digital learning and create more flexible routes for progression, as part of efforts to build a long-term talent pipeline for the pensions industry. TPT Retirement Solutions (TPT) has been appointed as the PMI's new Insight Partner for defined benefit (DB) superfunds. TPT will deliver thought leadership, expert commentary and educational content for PMI members, with a focus on demystifying the superfund model and exploring its role within endgame planning. The appointment follows TPT's announcement of its intention to launch a new DB superfund designed to help schemes run on, subject to successful assessment by The Pensions Regulator. TPT head of superfund proposition, Steve Collins, said: "Becoming the PMI's Superfund Insight Partner reflects our commitment to supporting industry learning, debate and innovation at an important time for the pensions market. As endgame strategies continue to evolve, we are pleased to be able to contribute practical insights, informed by our own work to progress our superfund proposition, to help trustees, sponsors and advisers navigate an increasingly complex environment and support greater understanding of how superfunds may expand choice for the right schemes." PMI chief customer officer, Varsha Gicas, said the partnership would help the industry build confidence and improve understanding of superfunds following the Pension Schemes Act. "This partnership will ensure our members have access to high-quality insight at a time when superfunds are becoming an increasingly important part of the DB endgame conversation," she added. Aviva Investors has launched three new fixed income strategies in response to growing client demand and the evolving role of fixed income in portfolios. The three new Luxembourg UCITS SICAV funds are the Global Hybrid Bond Fund, the Senior ABS Income Fund and the Global Unconstrained Credit Fund. Aviva Investors said the strategies were designed to support growing investor demand for dependable income and portfolio stability across different market environments. The Global Hybrid Bond Fund will invest primarily in hybrid bonds issued by global issuers and will be led by Aviva Investors senior portfolio manager, Justine Vroman. The Senior ABS Income Fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of high-grade, liquid asset-backed securities and will be led by Aviva Investors senior portfolio manager and head of enhanced liquidity, Todd Cutting. The Global Unconstrained Credit Fund, led by Aviva Investors senior portfolio manager and head of multi-sector credit, Chris Higham, will have flexibility to invest across the global credit opportunity set. Aviva Investors global head of fixed income, Fraser Lundie, commented: "We're hugely pleased to be able to take this new suite of strategies out to market, expanding upon existing product offering to end clients, as we seek to provide increasingly tailored fixed income solutions. The fixed income marketplace has undergone vast change in recent decades, with the current landscape marked by increased complexity and greater responsibility for the role the asset class plays within broader asset allocations. It is therefore our duty to develop customised solutions that can provide clients with the resilient income that they are seeking from their fixed income exposure."
Aviva acquires site in Valencia for BTR development. The platform plans to build 132 homes in the Jesús neighbourhood, with construction due to begin in the second half of 2027. Aviva Investors, the global asset management division of Aviva plc, has expanded its Spanish BTR platform with the acquisition of an industrial site in the Jesús neighbourhood of Valencia, where it plans to develop 132 homes across two residential blocks. The site, located less than 3 kilometres from the city centre and currently occupied by industrial buildings, has already received planning permission for the change of use. The project will be managed by Propia, a property development company created last year through a partnership between Aviva Investors and Layetana Living. Knight Frank advised the buyer and Ashurst acted as legal counsel. All homes will feature a private terrace or balcony, and the complex will include a gym, a co-working space, a garden with a swimming pool, a children's play area and around 100 sqm of retail space on the ground floor. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027. The site forms part of the urban regeneration area linked to Parque Central, the project that will transform former railway land and add a park and public spaces covering an area of 230,000 sqm. This acquisition is Aviva Investors' second in Valencia as part of its Spanish build-to-rent platform, following the purchase of land in Paterna in January. Since 2022, the fund manager has made seven investments in this sector in Spain, with a portfolio comprising over 1,200 apartments under development in Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca, and a gross development value exceeding €360 million. "This acquisition reflects our continued conviction in the Spanish residential market, and well-located assets in areas where supply has not kept pace with demand. Valencia stands out as a vibrant city where population growth and limited new delivery continue to underpin rental demand. The Jesús district is an established residential area benefiting from good affordability levels, excellent connectivity and proximity to the city centre. By investing here, we are creating much-needed, high-quality energy-efficient homes that meet local needs, and which we believe can deliver long-term outcomes for investors", said James Wythe, Fund Manager, Real Estate Equity, at Aviva Investors.
Lansdowne Partners launches venture capital fund. The new strategy aims to invest in some of the most innovative UK startups emerging from universities and regional centres 14 May 2026 In partnership with British Business Bank, Aviva Investors and Lloyds Banking Group, Lansdowne Partners has launched a new venture capital fund to support high-potential UK companies. The fund has announced a first close of more than $150m and is launching a final close in December, with indicated interest above the $200m fund cap. The new strategy aims to bridge the gap between early innovation and financial success by helping founders develop their ideas and maintain financial discipline. Peter Davies, partner and head of developed markets at Lansdowne Partners, said: "The UK has at least as much intellectual property per capita as any country in the world. "Yet too often the companies built around those ideas struggle to access the capital needed to scale globally." By backing a set of concentrated early-stage businesses, the Lansdowne team hopes they will be able to realise their potential and become global leaders. Anthony Barker, director of venture capital at Aviva Investors, added: "We believe Lansdowne's experience and its disciplined approach to capital deployment position the Fund well to nurture the next generation of UK scale-ups, which we believe can also support long-term investment outcomes." MORE ARTICLES ON
CBRE Investment Management appoints Phillipa Grant as EMEA Direct sustainability lead. May 7, 2026 Media contact. Head of EMEA Media Relations CBRE Investment Management ("CBRE IM") announces the appointment of Phillipa Grant as Senior Director, EMEA Direct Investment Strategy, where she will be responsible for leading the implementation of the firm's Sustainability Vision across its European direct real estate platform. Based in London, Phillipa will report to CBRE IM's Global Head of Sustainability & Innovation, Helen Gurfel, and work closely with investment, asset management, portfolio and operational teams to embed sustainability across the full investment lifecycle. Her remit includes supporting operational excellence, enhancing investment performance and strengthening CBRE IM's position as a leading sustainable investment manager in the European real estate market. With over 13 years of experience in the sustainability sector, Phillipa joins CBRE IM from Aviva Investors, where she was Sustainable Investments Director, with responsibility for sustainable investment strategies across private markets. She began her career as an environmental engineer and has extensive experience in sustainability strategy, stewardship, regulatory engagement and industry leadership. "Phillipa brings a combination of deep technical expertise, leadership experience and a strong understanding of how sustainability can drive investment performance and positive outcomes for our stakeholders," commented Helen Gurfel, Global Head of Sustainability & Innovation at CBRE IM. "Her experience across real assets will be instrumental as we continue to embed our Sustainability Vision across the EMEA Direct platform and support our clients' evolving expectations. We welcome her to the team." Phillipa is a Chartered Engineer with a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering and holds multiple industry accreditations in sustainable real asset development and investment. About CBRE Investment Management CBRE Investment Management is a leading global real assets investment management firm with $155.2 billion in assets under management* as of March 31, 2026, operating in 20 countries around the world. Through its investor-operator culture, the firm seeks to deliver sustainable investment solutions across real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles and execution formats so that its clients, people and communities thrive. CBRE Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE Investment Management harnesses CBRE's data and market insights, investment sourcing and other resources for the benefit of its clients. For more information, please visit www.cbreim.com. *Assets under management (AUM) refers to the fair market value of real assets-related investments with respect to which CBRE Investment Management provides, on a global basis, oversight, investment management services and other advice and which generally consist of investments in real assets; equity in funds and joint ventures; securities portfolios; operating companies and real assets-related loans. This AUM is intended principally to reflect the extent of CBRE Investment Management's presence in the global real assets market, and its calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations of other asset managers and from its calculation of regulatory assets under management for purposes of certain regulatory filings. About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit its website at www.cbre.com.
Construction completed on new UK life science facility. Posted in News Construction of a 56,000 sq ft UK life science facility has been completed, Aviva Investors has announced. Chesterford Research Park, owned by Aviva Investors, now includes ten fully-fitted research and development suites spread over three floors, bringing capacity to approximately 385,000 sq ft of net internal space to UK life science enterprises. The company says the Sidney Sussex building has been designed specifically to support life science companies through their growth journey from startup to scale-up. Designed to be flexible and scalable, with the ability to combine suites for larger requirements, the space includes modern laboratory facilities alongside dedicated, open-plan, office areas. "We are very proud to offer a significant increase in capacity at Chesterford Research Park, and to unveil these exceptional facilities in the new Sidney Sussex building," said Julian Cobourne, Head of Regional Investment Management at Aviva Investors. "Cambridge is an exciting and dynamic city and remains an important investment location. With a high concentration of life science companies in the region, from university spinouts through to globally leading brands, this is a great example of how we are continuing to enhance our real estate portfolio and helping the UK get ready for the future by providing high-growth sectors with environments to thrive in whilst also supporting long-term investment outcomes."