BACKGROUND
A global institution and one of the world's premiere vendors of independent credit ratings, investment research and data is seeking a Director within their Fund Research - Europe division. Fund Research is identified as a key business area for accelerated growth and the appointment of the Director will be critical in driving the change needed to realise increased market share. Operationally the Director will manage the Fund Research team in Europe, with responsibility for setting and executing the analytical and operational elements of the business plan, managing the quality and integrity of company products in conjunction with the Global Co-Heads of Fund Services and directly managing/mentoring the analytical team based in Europe. This position is to be the primary research interface with all product manufacturing clients and support the servicing of the company's wealth management clients.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the Fund Research team across European offices:
~ Day-to-day management of the analytical team to ensure the delivery of full ratings coverage in accordance with required cycle speeds, levels of service quality, analytical rigour and expected productivity levels, including implementing team and operational process improvements to continuously improve the client experience and the value of the final product.
~ Determine appropriate key performance indicators and reporting
~ Identify the changing staffing capacity and competencies needed to support and drive a changing business model and expansion into new products
- Chair the European Technical Standards Committee (TSC) under the direction of the Chair of the Global TSC and provide oversight and stewardship of analytical standards for ratings and research, including developing criteria, improving depth and