Bloomberg runs on data. In our Global Data business, we're responsible for supplying it. The Content & Entities Business Management (CEBM) department is responsible for managing, acquiring and integrating content and data from Exchanges, Brokers, Sell-side and other types of providers to drive the value of the Bloomberg Terminal and downstream products.

Our Research Content team is on the front line. We work hard to build the preeminent platform for investment research distribution; connecting thousands of content providers with hundreds of thousands of customers. We work with experienced engineering teams, technical specialists and sales teams to build new technologies that offer our data providers intelligent means to distribute high quality investment research to their customers.

We’re looking for an experienced Manager to lead our Research Content team in EMEA. Reporting to the global manager in London, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining the strategic direction of our research product in the EMEA region.

You will work closely with Bloomberg clients and liaise with various internal departments to achieve targets and improve the product as a whole. As an inclusive leader, you will be responsible for coaching, mentoring and training the team. You will coordinate talent development efforts with global counterparts and promote shared best practices.

You are an exemplary collaborator, and a highly motivated and experienced people manager who has a proven track record of defining and executing strategies. As a natural problem solver, you thrive on building innovative solutions to complex problems.

We’ll trust you to:

• Lead the Research Content team in the EMEA.  You’ll need to be a strong and dedicated leader who can communicate a clear vision about where your department is heading and how you’re going to get there together
• Evaluate and monitor the success of your team against regional and global metrics, while setting and maintaining budgets and business plans
• Manage, mentor, develop and challenge a group of experienced and motivated individuals across 3 skill sets- all with their own unique opportunities, challenges, and business goals
• Plan and execute your business strategy by working closely with the other key stake holders in EMEA and across the globe. You’ll need to be able drive your own region’s agenda, while ensuring that this aligns with the wider goals of the department and company
• Deeply understand the demands of our clients and the market conditions in which they operate. Working hand-in-hand with managers from other internal groups such as Core Sales, Global Data, and Engineering you will harness your group’s expertise in research, data and technology to ensure that we continually exceed the expectations our customers have of Bloomberg

You’ll need to have:

• A proven track record of managing a team, developing people and delivering results
• Strong knowledge of the research environment from a product, relationship and regulatory stand point
• Excellent understanding of the commercial landscape in which Bloomberg operates, along with comprehensive knowledge of financial products and the ways in which our clients consume data
• The vision to align your department’s goals to the fast-changing landscape of research, data and technology, and the ability to execute a business and people strategy which responds dynamically to the ever-evolving needs of the market
• A proven ability to establish strong credibility and build influential relationships with multiple internal and external clients and stakeholders

We'd love to see

• Prior experience in sales and/or business development
• Excellent relationship management skills – client facing and internal
• Knowledge and experience of the research industry
• Knowledge of and/or aptitude to understand data visualisation tools such as QSEN
• Excellent organisational skills – planning, tracking and accountability

If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email access2@bloomberg.net. Alternatively, you can get support from our disability partner EmployAbility, please contact +44 7852 764 684 or info@employ-ability.org.uk.

Opening Date: 6th August 2020

Closing Date: 3rd September 2020
Compensation: Competitive salary plus benefits