REQ #

18646
Job description

CONNECT TO YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Investment Management value chain is currently undergoing significant change. Both Investment Managers and Asset Servicers are undergoing transformation journeys which as a result is changing where activities sit on the value chain and thus altering the operating models of both players. Our ambition is to become the leading Consulting practice in Investment Management, helping firms to deliver large scale transformation change initiatives that enable digital technology adoption and operational efficiencies. We help clients manager major structural changes within their operations to unlock value and growth ambitions for their organisations. We are looking for talented individuals with expertise in Investment Management with a passion to learn, develop and grow within our team.

As a Manager, you will work as part of a team of industry specialists in our practice and have the opportunity to:

• Build upon your existing industry knowledge to become an expert in your field.
• Focus on the delivery of client work that will successfully fulfil and exceed client expectations and deliver engagement and programme objectives.
• Take a leading role on projects, managing and developing our more junior team members.
• Actively participate in, and contribute to, the development of the Investment Management practice team, including supporting our investment manager proposition development and thought leadership.
• Develop trusted relationships with our clients.
• Learn from the best in the Business.

CONNECT TO YOUR SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• We’re looking for people with industry experience working in the Investment Management sector, either in Consulting firms or internal change / transformation functions within an Investment Manager.
• Experience driving large scale transformational change within Investment Managers. Strong working knowledge of the end-to-end investment management value chain with specific understanding of the operating platforms underlying Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office and Client Experience capabilities.
• Strong knowledge and experience of operating and driving change across various downstream and upstream processes across large areas of the IM operating platform.
• Proven ability to mobilise, manage and motivate teams, establishing the specific day-to-day plans, projects and objectives needed.
• Experience in people management, able to lead people and organise work to deliver for our clients.
• Experience of guiding and coaching junior talent through challenging situations and providing honest and constructive development points.
• Experience in leading client relationships and managing key stakeholders to resolve issues and articulate complex ideas.
• Have a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when working in, and managing, diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them and a clear understanding of the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.
• Understand risk, how to mitigate risk and protect the firm’s reputation.

Preferably you will also have:

• Experience supporting (consulting) bids, e.g. responding to RFI/RFP, and developing industry relationships.
• Knowledge of specific Investment Management technologies.

Please refer the Job description for details