AWM Technology Transformation, FS Consulting, Manager

Job Description

In support of our growth, PwCs Consulting practice is currently recruiting a 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 have 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 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 include but arenot limited to: Develop new skills outside of comfort zone. Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively. Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development. Analyse complex ideasor proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations. Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations. Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firms/clients expectations.Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making. Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients. Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties. Simplify complexmessages, highlighting and summarising key points. Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct.Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Senior Managersand above Be involved in the financial management of clients Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients Contribute to the development of your own and teams technical acumen Developstrategies to solve complex technical challenges Assist in the management and delivering of large projects Train, coach, and supervise staff Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues Continue to develop internal relationships andyour PwC brandWho are we looking forThis role offers the opportunity to analyse, design, recommend and implement technology solutions for the broad range of products and functions within the Asset & Wealth Management industry including Front to back businesstransformation including market leading vendor solution platform selection and integration and cost reduction Target Operating Model design and implementation (including Business) Leading technology change programmes, including application and technical architecturereview and simplification Digital technologies, applying it to direct to consumer and business to business infrastructure Regulatory driven change (including client, mandate and regulatory compliance) Data and Analytics integrationKey responsibilitiesWithinthe field of AWM technology this is an appointment for Managers to be responsible for Manage a diverse range of assignments, as part of an on-site project team Manage on-site PwC teams Develop thought leadership and build PwC propositions and methods Identifyopportunities for new business and support bid teams with proposals Support technology & AWM practice People development through activities such as recruitment Building relationships with our key AWM clients; Developing the careers of the teams working withand reporting to you; Maintaining a consistently high and leading edge market profile;Additional information Will I have opportunities to work from home Yes, although this is typically client and/or project dependent. How much time will I be spending on clientsite This varies, but typically you can expect to spend 60-70% of your time on client site. Will I have to travel and stay away from home overnight Yes, this may happen, but flexible arrangements are very common. Is it possible to have flexible working hoursYes, although this is typically client and/or project dependent. How much time will I be spending in the PwC office This varies, but typically you can expect to spend 30-40% of your time in the PwC office.Essential skills and experience Excellent track recordin the Wealth, Asset or Investment Management industry, gained through a top tier consultancy (Big 4, IBM, Accenture etc..), a specialist financial services consultancy, top tier manager, or technology / service provider Demonstrated ability to manage a teamadvisors focussing on projects/programmes for Asset and Wealth Management clients Experience of business development such as proposal writing Good understanding of one or more of the following front, middle and back office, portfolio management, trading, complianceand reporting Technology skills across architecture, IT operating model design/cost reduction or experience of major package selection/service implementation (Asset Management - BlackRock Aladdin, Simcorp, Charles River, Markit thinkFolio, Fusion Invest andBloomberg AIM. Wealth - SEI, Avaloq & Temenos,) Excellent understanding of market trends in Asset and Wealth Management Excellent understanding of end to end process (including trade lifecycle) flows and functional areas of Asset and Wealth ManagementDesirableskills and experience Business skills - understanding our clients business and showing strong commercial acumen in the seeking out of opportunities and the winning of work; Analytical skills - identifying and diagnosing client issues through rigorous analysis,including data analytics, rather than selling PwC solutions; and Industry recognised qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE 2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, BPR, ACCA, CIMA or CFAConsultingIn Consulting we deliver practical, far-sighted ad