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Alan Fegan

Benfleet

Summary

I have enjoyed a diverse and fulfilling career in the Asset Management Industry, working with prestigious firms such as Mercury Asset Management, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, BlackRock Investment Managers, and currently M&G Investment Management. My roles have spanned various responsibilities, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of both small and large firm cultures. I excel in team environments, nurturing talent and achieving collective goals. My career has allowed me to work alongside highly capable colleagues, and I have also demonstrated the ability to work independently with consistent success. My strong background in the Asset Management front office environment includes close collaboration with Portfolio Management teams, Senior Department heads, and stakeholder teams to deliver premium services and desired outcomes to clients. I also have extensive experience with middle and back-office departments, including Business Operations, Finance, and Legal and Compliance teams. I hold honesty, integrity, and commitment as core values and apply them fully to all tasks and challenges. I am eager to embrace a new role in the Asset Management Industry with a company that values these principles and encourages employee growth. Outside of work, I am a devoted husband and father to two teenage daughters. I enjoy family time, whether holidaying or spending weekends at home. I am also a keen golfer and have held private membership at my local club for the past 17 years. Additionally, I am passionate about football.

Key Strengths and Relevant Expertise Front Office Support and Business Management: Extensive experience leading front office business support teams and managing business operations. Expertise in supporting Fixed Income Fund Management and Credit Research teams, managing business risks, operational processes, and governance. Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and guide teams of 5 to 10 members across various corporate levels, fostering strong personal relationships to build high-performing teams. Attention to Detail: Critical eye for detail with an inquisitive approach to processes and workflows, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Performance Under Pressure: Skilled at working under tight timelines while managing expectations through continuous dialogue. Client Interaction: Proficient in client meetings and communications, ensuring client satisfaction and effective liaison. Holistic Multi-Asset Class Coverage: Strong background in portfolio architecture, setup, and operational implementation across multiple asset classes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager (aligned to Fixed Income)

M&G Investment Management
11.2021 - Current
  • Retained responsibilities from the Business Support Manager role with a focus on Fixed Income investment teams and Credit Research Analyst teams
  • Collaborated with Fixed Income Business Risk partners, Finance Business Partners, and second-line teams on Risk Control Assessments, departmental budgets, and risk reporting
  • Managed headcount, travel costs budgeting, and control, ensuring efficient resource allocation
  • Oversaw Aladdin permissions for the front office, primarily for Fixed Income and Research teams
  • Prepared and completed monthly Fixed Income update papers, summarising market conditions, team performance, client flows, and departmental updates on ongoing projects and initiatives.

Front Office Business Support Team Manager

M&G Investment Management
08.2017 - 11.2021
  • Led the Business Support Team, focusing on day-to-day processes and efficiency, supporting all investment teams in the department
  • Managed formal governance meetings, ensuring the submission of meeting papers and minuting for audit and risk management purposes
  • Coordinated updates and cyclical attestations of front office procedures related to investment teams
  • Worked with Client Director Teams on Operational Due Diligence visits, organising attendance by relevant SMEs
  • Supported departmental projects, broadening team member skillsets and ensuring effective project execution.

Client Change Manager

BlackRock Investment Management UK Ltd
01.2013 - 05.2017
  • Oversaw end-to-end client change activity within the Client Solutions Team, managing a team of five associates
  • Handled client mandate changes, including Global Multi Asset Allocation, Liability Hedging, Synthetic Replication, Currency Hedging, and Charities accounts
  • Conducted regular team meetings to manage workflow, volumes, and upcoming client activities
  • Focused on operational risk, logging, reviewing, and resolving issues, and collaborating with stakeholder teams to improve processes.

Implementation Team Manager

BlackRock Investment Management UK Ltd
08.2005 - 01.2013
  • Managed the Multi Asset Implementation Team, providing Portfolio Managers Assistant services to eight Portfolio Managers
  • Oversaw daily operations for approximately 70 mandates, including cash management, trade implementation, and currency hedging
  • Fielded client inquiries, prepared reporting decks, and supported client meetings.

Portfolio Managers Assistant

Merrill Lynch Investment Managers
01.1999 - 08.2005

Administrator

Mercury Asset Management
06.1994 - 12.1998

Fee Billing and Finance Assistant

Mercury Asset Management
04.1991 - 06.1994

Education

Skills

  • Front Office Support
  • Business Management
  • Fixed Income Fund Management
  • Credit Research
  • Team Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Performance Under Pressure
  • Client Interaction
  • Multi-Asset Class Coverage
  • Portfolio Architecture

Keystrengthsandrelevantexpertise

  • Front Office Support and Business Management: Extensive experience leading front office business support teams and managing business operations. Expertise in supporting Fixed Income Fund Management and Credit Research teams, managing business risks, operational processes, and governance.
  • Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and guide teams of 5 to 10 members across various corporate levels, fostering strong personal relationships to build high-performing teams.
  • Attention to Detail: Critical eye for detail with an inquisitive approach to processes and workflows, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Performance Under Pressure: Skilled at working under tight timelines while managing expectations through continuous dialogue.
  • Client Interaction: Proficient in client meetings and communications, ensuring client satisfaction and effective liaison.
  • Holistic Multi-Asset Class Coverage: Strong background in portfolio architecture, setup, and operational implementation across multiple asset classes.

Timeline

Business Manager (aligned to Fixed Income)

M&G Investment Management
11.2021 - Current

Front Office Business Support Team Manager

M&G Investment Management
08.2017 - 11.2021

Client Change Manager

BlackRock Investment Management UK Ltd
01.2013 - 05.2017

Implementation Team Manager

BlackRock Investment Management UK Ltd
08.2005 - 01.2013

Portfolio Managers Assistant

Merrill Lynch Investment Managers
01.1999 - 08.2005

Administrator

Mercury Asset Management
06.1994 - 12.1998

Fee Billing and Finance Assistant

Mercury Asset Management
04.1991 - 06.1994

Alan Fegan