Amy Dinwoodie
Morningside,Edinburgh
Summary
I am a dynamic, proactive, and conscientious client manager with over ten years experience in the asset management industry. I am genuinely passionate about the impact and the outcome of the work that both myself and my team deliver. I always seek to deliver outstanding client service and for ways to add value beyond my core responsibilities. I have an eye for detail, and for looking beyond the obvious. I embrace challenges and am experienced in strategic thinking, problem solving, and project managing. I thrive in a collaborative environment and believe that I can bring a fresh perspective and energy to the team I work in.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Manager — Clients Department
Baillie Gifford
Edinburgh
2019.07 - 2026.01
- Acted as a proxy for senior investment managers and partners
- Developed in-depth knowledge of global markets and company fundamentals across sectors and geographies
- Gained deep understanding of risk analyses, performance attribution, and client on-boarding
- Effectively translated complex insights into clear, accessible communications for both internal and external stakeholders
- Built strong relationships with a wide range of clients, providing regular updates on market trends and fund performance
- Represented the firm at industry conferences, board meetings, and client events globally, consistently acting as a confident and credible ambassador
- Produced high-quality content such as investor reports, thought leadership pieces, sustainability reports, digital materials and presentations
- Mentored junior team members - fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Collaborated with internal teams on a range of topics including legal agreements, regulatory developments, event planning, media communications, and environmental, social and governance aspects
- Integrated new processes and systems such as the introduction of AI tools
Insurance Partnerships Manager — Global Insurance Partnerships
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Edinburgh
2016.09 - 2019.06
- Provided exceptional client service to the firm's largest clients
- Sustained productive partnerships across service delivery, project management, strategic initiatives, and fund activity, fostering strong and evolving relationships
- Contributed to contractual negotiations, asset allocation discussions, merger-related initiatives, and confidential strategic projects
- Ensured a consistent level of discretion and professionalism was adhered to at all times by internal stakeholders
- Streamlined communication channels for efficient exchange of partnership information
Graduate — Global Strategic Partnerships
Standard Life Investments
Edinburgh
2014.12 - 2016.09
- Acted as a trusted intermediary between clients and senior leadership, ensuring the delivery of superior, responsive service
- Lead the production of regular reporting across service delivery, including performance updates and activity reports
- Supported senior Directors with preparation of presentations, production of Board reports, due diligence sessions and client onboarding
Personal Assistant
Standard Life Investments
Edinburgh
2014.01 - 2014.12
- Personal Assistant to four senior Finance Directors
- The role expanded to support the wider Finance team of 70
- Event planning
- Staff surveys
- Travel co-ordination and booking
- Diary management
- Board paper production
- Organising and hosting client visits
- Supporting strategic projects
- Liaising with a range of stakeholders, including C-suite individuals
Education
MA (Joint Hons) 2:1 - Economics and Accounting
University of Edinburgh
Scotland 2009.09 - 2013.06
Kilgraston School -
Perthshire
Scotland 2003.08 - 2009.06
Skills
- Relationship management
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Process improvement implementation
- Complex problem resolution
- Influencing and negotiating
- Creation of thought pieces and client materials
- Agile project management
- Integration of AI systems
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team player
- Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Adobe
- Microsoft Teams & Zoom
- Eikon
Accomplishments
- CISI Fund Management Exam
- Investment Management Certificate - Unit 1 and Unit 2
Affiliations
- Fitness, Food and Fashion!
References
References available upon request.
Other Achievements
- Valid drivers licence with no points
- Netball Captain at University
- Head of House at Secondary School
- 1st XI Hockey Captain and Captain of Equestrian in secondary school
Timeline
Senior Manager — Clients Department
Baillie Gifford
2019.07 - 2026.01
Insurance Partnerships Manager — Global Insurance Partnerships
Aberdeen Standard Investments
2016.09 - 2019.06
Graduate — Global Strategic Partnerships
Standard Life Investments
2014.12 - 2016.09
Personal Assistant
Standard Life Investments
2014.01 - 2014.12
MA (Joint Hons) 2:1 - Economics and Accounting
University of Edinburgh
2009.09 - 2013.06
Kilgraston School -
Perthshire
2003.08 - 2009.06