Technology Consulting Manager – Capital Markets

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 100%

Career Level: Manager, Career Level 7

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

As a team: Accenture’s Capital Markets practice sits within the Financial Services industry segment, working with leading global firms across Investment Banking, Asset / Investment Managers, Wealth Managers, Exchanges, Data Providers, Custodians and Clearing Houses. Technology innovation, market disruption, data-led transformation and enterprise modernization are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operational models of our clients.

As a Capital Markets Technology Consulting Manager, you will:

• Successfully shape, structure, design and deliver complex consulting engagements, across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups – often within highly regulated environments and/or challenging delivery contexts.
• Demonstrate exceptional client relationship skills and ability to become a trusted partner in an advisory capacity, with clear client impact.
• Lead teams of our people and support development of Accenture’s Capital Markets practice through people focused initiatives and the mentoring of more junior team members.
• Develop and identify sales opportunities that are aligned with client agendas, creating value-driven sales propositions through partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices.
• Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative and action-oriented information, insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market-relevant strategy topic.
• Take accountability for developing offerings within the Capital Markets practice.
• Play a key role in driving the growth agenda for clients — identifying emerging trends in customers and the market.
• Prioritise diversity & inclusion across teams and champion change that brings added value to the business.

We are looking for the following skills & experience:

• A minimum of 5 years Consulting experience at a recognized consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting/Technology role in the Financial Services industry.
• A proven track record of developing deep and trusted client relationships across the Capital Markets / Financial Services industry.
• Demonstrate strong advisory capabilities, with deep experience becoming a trusted partner to clients.
• An excellent understanding of the Technology used across the Capital Markets industry.
• Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key Technology trends in the Capital Markets industry.
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams, promote diversity and develop other people to achieve business and technology outcomes.
• Project and programme delivery experience; having a solid understanding of project lifecycles and phases of delivery.
• Strong experience in project management and/or business analysis within a Financial Services / Capital Markets setting.
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions.
• Comfortable operating within uncertain / ambiguous circumstances to lead and drive.

Set yourself apart:

• Deep experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking industry, including a solid understanding of Front, Middle and Back office processes and the trade lifecycle.
• Understanding of the Capital Markets’ ecosystem, key industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Solid knowledge of data and data models / data sources aligned to CM domains and asset classes.
• Proven success in co-creating in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in delivering operational and technology driven change and transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive working within teams, with excellent client relationship / leadership / interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Programme & Project management experience – including Prince, PMP & Agile Delivery methodologies.
• Strong academic background, to Bachelor’s degree level or higher, or equivalent experience.

What’s in it for you: At Accenture in addition to a highly competitive salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.