Management Consulting - Director - Asset Management

Join to apply for the Management Consulting Principal Director – Asset Management role at Accenture UK & Ireland Join to apply for the Management Consulting Principal Director – Asset Management role at Accenture UK & Ireland Role: Principal Director – Asset Management Role: Principal Director – Asset Management 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. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: we care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO In the UK, Accenture works with many of the leading firms in the Asset Management sectors. Fast changing regulation, changing direct and institutional investor expectations, and technology innovation are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operation models of these firms. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more investment and asset managers are turning to us for help with their most important business and technology investments. As an associate director within Accenture’s Asset Management practice, t here will never be a typical day and that’s why people love it here. Deliver successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and create lasting value in disciplines such as: Organisational redesign and operating model transformation Core systems transformation Solve complex, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and rigorous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little management oversight Support the development of Accenture’s Asset Management practice through people development, mentoring of more junior team members, and recruiting activities Take accountability for developing offerings within the UK Asset Management practice. 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 and drive improved market presence in external forums Join to apply for the Management Consulting Principal Director – Asset Management role at Accenture UK & Ireland Join to apply for the Management Consulting Principal Director – Asset Management role at Accenture UK & Ireland Role: Principal Director – Asset Management Role: Principal Director – Asset Management 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. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: we care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO In the UK, Accenture works with many of the leading firms in the Asset Management sectors. Fast changing regulation, changing direct and institutional investor expectations, and technology innovation are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operation models of these firms. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more investment and asset managers are turning to us for help with their most important business and technology investments. As an associate director within Accenture’s Asset Management practice, t here will never be a typical day and that’s why people love it here. Deliver successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and create lasting value in disciplines such as: Organisational redesign and operating model transformation Artificial intelligence Core systems transformation Solve complex, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and rigorous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little management oversight Support the development of Accenture’s Asset Management practice through people development, mentoring of more junior team members, and recruiting activities Take accountability for developing offerings within the UK Asset Management practice. 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 and drive improved market presence in external forums Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends and challenges in the Asset Management industry ~ A strong and active network within the Asset Management industry with the ability to identify, shape, and convert business development opportunities – proven experience engaging industry leaders in a sales or client development capacity ~ Operating model design and implementation experience ~ Risk & regulation, investor needs, investor lifecycle, and products and services ~ Asset Management consulting experience at a recognised consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting/business development or project and transformation role (e.g., group strategy or group corporate development) at a large Asset Manager ~ Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with recognised consulting frameworks and techniques, experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication techniques ~ Proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with C-Suite executives of leading organisations in the sector;