AWM Operations Transformation, Senior Manager, FS Consulting,

Job Description

In support of our growth, PwCs Consulting practice is currently recruiting people to join our Asset Wealth Management (AWM) sector team, in the FS Consulting business. This role is focused towards the Asset Management (AM) side of our business.Our AWMclient base covers a breadth of organisations spanning Traditional & Alternative Fund Managers, Fund Service Providers (Administrators, Transfer Agents, Depositaries, etc.), Prime Brokers and Custodians. These are primarily large multinational organisationswho are leaders in their respective markets. OT helps organisations to deliver on their strategic objectives and respond to market and regulatory changes by supporting the development and implementation of innovative operating models which can deliver therequired change.As part of a small specialist team, within the wider OT Financial Service cluster, you will be encouraged to initiate and develop new ideas. Our highly motivated team has an excellent track record of delivering high quality work to major internationalclients and has ambitious growth plans for the next few years.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achievethis we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progressin our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Manager, youll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level includebut are not limited to:Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.Moveeasily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.Contributeto an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholdersto build trust.Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct.About the roleThis role will be mainly client-based, leading transformational work and change engagements Key ResponsibilitiesDelivering Operational Transformation change projectsContributingto our continued thought leadership to ensure that appropriate solutions are developed for our ASAM clientsIt is likely that your work will be part of wider transformational programmes and hence exposure to other competencies (Technology, Regulatory etc...)is desirableBuilding relationships with our key ASAM clientsIdentifying client needs and proposing solutions to them;Developing the careers of the teams working with and reporting to you;Being part of the leadership team in the OT practice; andMaintaininga consistently high and leading edge market profile.RequirementsJoining our team as a Senior Manager, we would expect you to have considerable experience of large change projects preferably within a consulting environment or leading ASAM focused business.Youwill have be able to demonstrate a track record of implementation success, achieving savings and overcoming various challenges.Essential skillsSignificant relevant operational change experience with one or more of the following types of organisation Traditionalor Alternative Fund Manager, Fund Services Provider, Prime Broker or CustodianStrong understanding of the role of all of the key players in the ASAM value chain and across the lifecycle of a tradeA good understanding of fund types (OEIC, UCITS, Hedge etc...),typical associated trading strategies and key differences;Knowledge of the asset classes and products that funds typically invest in (Equities, FI, Derivatives Real Estate, etc...)Consulting experience derived from a consulting or professional services firmKnowledgeof the key trends and regulatory changes shaping the Fund Services industryDemonstrated ability to advise senior management on alternative solutions and risks with experience of presenting and influencing at a senior level; andDemonstrated experience of managinga large team.Desirable skillsEducation to degree level;Additional qualifications such as ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA/ MBA are highly valued but not essential;Confident approach, self motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written);Aflexible and team focused working style within a multi-functional team;Preference will be given to candidates with well demonstrated external consulting experience;ConsultingIn Consulting we deliver practical, far-sighted advice that gets straight to the heartof clients business issues and delivers amazing results by helping our clients improve the way they operate, reduce costs, manage risks, leverage talent or fundamentally change the way they do business, the work you do will be all about helping organisationsof all shapes and sizes work smarter and grow faster. You could find yourself working with household names in a diverse range of industries - everyone from big-name broadcasters and high-street banks to multinational telecoms operators and energy companies.Notthe role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support usin delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership,technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.Learn more here uk/careers/experienced/applyDiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgroundsand experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encouragean inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of work