Head of Corporate Trust

4 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom M&G plc. Full time
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

M&G Trustee Company Limited (MTCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of M&G PLC (M&G) , offers fiduciary and agency services in the debt capital markets space.

The business sits within the Private Markets division in Asset Management at M&G. There is a requirement for a dedicated Head of Corporate Trust to head up a team of 18 professionals and continue the successful development and expansion of the business and provide a consistent and strategic approach to pricing, business development and execution.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementation, origination and execution of trustee & agency services and have an excellent understanding of the corporate trust space.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and develop the P&L for the corporate trust business. Identify and pursue growth opportunities and implement the relevant corporate trust solutions
  • Coordinate and promote marketing and business development opportunities to gain access to new client base and strengthen existing relationships
  • Define strategy to develop and implement new products/markets within the corporate trust/corporate services space. Supervise implementation, origination and execution of the corporate trust/corporate services solutions
  • Manage the corporate trust team, promote accountability and respective and inclusive culture. Identify growth and development opportunities for the team
  • Supervise the day to day operation to ensure service excellence, minimise operational risk and promote efficiencies
  • Work with key internal partners and stakeholders in Finance, HR, Compliance, Risk, and Audit and represent the Corporate Trust team in the wider Private Markets leadership forum
  • Own the governance framework for MTCL, attend the relevant Board meetings and update/liaise with the MTCL Board as appropriate
  • Represent MTCL at conferences and external events

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

This role is ideally suited to someone who can demonstrate:
  • Excellent understanding of the corporate trust/corporate services industry and capital markets space
  • Ability to think strategically and independently lead origination, execution and implementation
  • Ability to lead and coordinate the implementation of the offering and development of relevant products
  • Excellent communicator and experienced manager and leader
  • Excellent knowledge of the corporate trust business and products
  • Understanding of product development and implementation and relevant business development initiatives
  • Well established corporate trust network
  • Previous management experience, proven ability to grow and develop teams
  • Commercial awareness
  • Good understanding of corporate governance
  • Ability to liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of wider regulatory framework


Work Level: Integration Leader
Recruiter: Emily Northcott
Closing Date: 23rd August 2024

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.


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