Graeme Bowden

Graeme Bowden

Sales Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Sales Manager | RBC Brewin Dolphin | Chartered Financial Planner

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      1989 - 1992
      BSc Technology & Business Studies
    • University of Glasgow

      1993 - 1994
      Enterprising Graduate Programme

      This was a one year post-grad course that focused on entrepreneurial studies. The aim of this course was to develop and give an insight into small business start ups and business innovation.

  • Experience

    • NPI

      Jan 1994 - Oct 1998
      Sales Consultant
    • AEGON UK

      Oct 1998 - Jan 2011

      Part of the very successful management team within AEGON's Glasgow Regional Sales Centre, covering the West of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Delivered the performance to successfully qualify for AEGON's HIGH ACHIEVERS annual event as top Sales Development Manager on two occasions and twice as top regional sales centre.Objective was to deliver and exceed targeted results through a team of 8 consultants. These results are focused in line with AEGON's corporate objectives, with particular emphasis on the Wealth Management side of the business, including the promotion of our suite of innovative guaranteed products.In my last few months before leaving AEGON, I also worked on their development project for their WRAP / Platform solution. Show less

      • Wealth Sales Development Manager

        Jun 2006 - Jan 2011
      • Senior Sales Consultant

        Oct 1998 - Jun 2006
    • Legal & General

      Mar 2011 - Sept 2012
      Investment Development Manager (Platform & Distribution)

      Responsible for the Scotland, Northern Ireland & Northern England region for Legal & General's investment product proposition.Specific areas of focus included:- Multi-platform integration- Offshore Investment- Structured product solutions- Pre & At Retirement SIPP- Investment fund solutions, in particular passive and risk managed- Team management / coachingThe role was split into two parts (1) to drive and maximise sales from the team of Wealth Development Managers, and (2) the relationship management of a select panel of key IFAs.During my time at Legal & General I successfully delivered significant growth in new business and market share, which ultimately positioned my region as the top performing investment product region. Show less

    • Seven Investment Management

      Nov 2012 - Jul 2015
      Regional Relationship Manager

      Responsible for the Scottish region for Seven Investment Management (7IM) covering retail Multi-Asset risk rated funds, Discretionary Fund Management (DFM) and Platform proposition.My role encompasses the business development of:- Multi-asset investment fund solutions, incorporating both active multi-manager funds and passive multi-asset investment fund solutions, including a range of specialist fund options.- Model portfolio services offered within a number of platform / Wrap solutions- Highlighting the value and benefit of discretionary investment services.- Integration of whole of market platform solution within businesses.- Providing solutions to the challenges faced in a post-RDR world, including due diligence and centralised investment solutions.We live in a world of constant change within investment management and financial services, and the ability to innovate and adapt it key to success - this is where I can help. Show less

    • RBC Brewin Dolphin

      Jul 2015 - now
      Regional Sales Manager

      Privileged to lead one of the best sales teams in the industry, a team of highly motivated Business Development Managers across the UK. Collaboratively involved in creating the strategy and product developments for the intermediary division, to ensure that we together deliver the service, proposition and outcomes expected of the UK's largest and leading investment manager.Still maintaining relationships at the sharp end as a player manager, working in partnership with Intermediaries in Scotland, helping them build robust, efficient, and importantly effective outsourced investment solutions for their clients. Specialist in personalised discretionary fund management (DFM), risk rated multi-asset / manager funds, and Managed Portfolio Solutions (MPS). Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management

      Chartered Insurance Institute
    • Chartered Financial Planner (APFS)

      Chartered Insurance Institute
    • G60 - Pensions

      Chartered Insurance Institute
    • IMC - Level 4 Unit 1 (Investment environment)

      CFA UK
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Citywire Adviser Choice Award 2022 - Scotland & Northern Ireland Citywire Mar 2022 This award is important as it is voted by Independent Financial Adviser Firms across the UK with the local regional team competing against all other discretionary investment managers.
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Citywire Adviser Choice Awards 2021 - Scotland & N. Ireland Citywire Jul 2021 This award is important as it is voted by Independent Financial Adviser Firms across the UK with the local regional team competing against all other discretionary investment managers.
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Citywire Regional Star Award 2020 - Scotland & N. Ireland Citywire Mar 2020 This award is important as it is voted by Independent Financial Adviser Firms across the UK with the local regional team competing against all other discretionary investment managers.
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Citywire Regional Star Award 2019 - Scotland & N. Ireland 🌃 Mar 2019 This award is important as it is voted by Independent Financial Adviser Firms across the UK with the local regional team competing against all other discretionary investment managers.
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Citywire Regional Star Award 2018 - Scotland & N. Ireland 🌃 Mar 2018 This award is important as it is voted by Independent Financial Adviser Firms across the UK with the local regional team competing against all other discretionary investment managers.
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Top Regional Sales Centre AEGON 2009
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Top Wealth Development Manager AEGON 2009
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      Top Regional Sales Centre AEGON 2007
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Top Sales Development Manager AEGON 2007
    • Awarded to Graeme Bowden
      Top Sales Consultant AEGON 2005 Positioned 1st nationally out of 148 consultants