AWM Technology Transformation, FS Consulting, Senior Manager

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 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 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 alllevels. Move easily 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.Contribute to 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 andstakeholders to build trust. Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct.Who are we looking forThis role offers the opportunity to analyse, design, recommend and implement technology solutions for the broad range of products and functions withinthe Asset & Wealth Management industry including Front to back business transformation including market leading vendor solution platform selection and integration and cost reduction Target Operating Model design and implementation (including Business) Leadingtechnology change programmes, including application and technical architecture review and simplification Digital technologies, applying it to direct to consumer and business to business infrastructure Regulatory driven change (including client, mandate andregulatory compliance) Data and Analytics integrationKey responsibilitiesWithin the field of AWM technology this is an appointment for Senior Managers to be responsible for Manage a diverse range of assignments, as part of an on-site project team Manage on-sitePwC teams Develop thought leadership and build PwC propositions and methods Identify opportunities for new business and support bid teams with proposals Support technology & AWM practice People development through activities such as recruitment Building relationshipswith our key AWM clients; Developing the careers of the teams working with and 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 typicallyclient and/or project dependent. How much time will I be spending on client site 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 flexiblearrangements are very common. Is it possible to have flexible working hours Yes, 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 yourtime in the PwC office.Essential skills and experience Excellent track record in the Wealth, Asset or Investment Management industry, gained through a top tier consultancy (Big 4, IBM, Accenture etc..), a specialist financial services consultancy, top tiermanager, or technology / service provider Demonstrated ability to manage a team advisors focussing on projects/programmes for Asset and Wealth Management clients Experience of business development such as proposal writing Good understanding of one or moreof the following front, middle and back office, portfolio management, trading, compliance and 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 and Bloomberg AIM. Wealth - SEI, Avaloq & Temenos,) Excellent understanding of market trends in Asset and Wealth Management Excellent understanding of end to end process (includingtrade lifecycle) flows and functional areas of Asset and Wealth ManagementDesirable skills 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 CFAConsultingInConsulting we deliver practical, far-sighted advice that gets straight to the heart of clients business issues and delivers amazing results by helping our clients improve the way they operate, reduce costs, manage risks, leverage talent or fundamentally changethe way they do business, the work you do will be all about helping organisations of 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 broadcastersand high-street banks to multinational telecoms operators and energy companies.The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy.