Management Consulting Principal Director - Asset Management (Basé à London)

Join to apply for the Management Consulting Principal Director – Asset Management role at Accenture UK & Ireland4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Management Consulting Principal Director – Asset Management role at Accenture UK & IrelandGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Role: Principal Director – Asset ManagementRole: Principal Director – Asset ManagementLocation: London, UKAccenture 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. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAs a team: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, there will never be a typical day and that’s why people love it here.Here are just a few typical responsibilities:Deliver successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and create lasting value in disciplines such as:Defining and Implementing C-Suite strategic agendasEmerging products and servicesOrganisational redesign and operating model transformationArtificial intelligenceCore systems transformationCost efficiencyEnterprise agilityDrive, identify and support business development and sales, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of Accenture to our clientsSolve complex, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and rigorous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little management oversightDrive a rigorous and structured approach to solving business problemsBuild trusted relationships with client and Accenture teams in a dynamic and challenging environment.Support the development of Accenture’s Asset Management practice through people development, mentoring of more junior team members, and recruiting activitiesTake accountability for developing offerings within the UK Asset Management practice. Play a key role in driving the growth agenda for clients – identifying emerging trends in customers and the market and driving sales as a resultLead 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 forumsWe are looking for candidates with the following skills:Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends and challenges in the Asset Management industryA 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 capacityFront to back operating model; emerging products and servicesOperating model design and implementation experienceRisk & regulation, investor needs, investor lifecycle, and products and servicesFamiliarity with some of the core technology platforms in use in the industry (e.g. Aladdin, SimCorp, State Street Alpha, and CRIMS)An appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving clients’ complex business problems; comfort operating at the intersection of business and technologyAsset 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 ManagerExcellent consulting and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with recognised consulting frameworks and techniques, experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication techniquesProven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with C-Suite executives of leading organisations in the sector; engaging C-Suite stakeholders and encouraging bold decision makingIntellectual capability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutionsAbility to comfortably multi-task and engage on different projects and activities concurrently in challenging and often ambiguous circumstancesAbility to be at ease with ambiguity and identify opportunities through innovative thinkingProven presentation skills, personal impact, and comfortable leading large-scale, senior meetings, presentations and workshops supported by first-class written and verbal communication skills – the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful mannerComfortable in managing teams and being the go-to contact for our clients’ executivesSet yourself apart:15+ years of experience within the Asset Management industry or Asset Management consultingEstablished industry network and proven ability to originate and convert sales opportunities within Asset ManagementProven ability to shape and structure new sales opportunitiesProven success in creating in a team-oriented environmentProven experience in managing and developing junior colleaguesProven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentDesire to work in an information systems environmentExcellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsAnalytical and dynamic thinker and great problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skillsWhat’s In It For You.At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic 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.Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2025Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionStrategy/Planning and ConsultingIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Accenture UK & Ireland by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Director Asset Management” roles.Asset Management – Vice President – Global Transportation Group (London)London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSenior Investment Director / Head of Private MarketsVice President, Asset Management, United KingdomLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoM&A Integration & Strategic Operations DirectorDirector, Business Transformation – Private MarketsLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSenior Asset Manager – Renewables (Up to £110,000)Associate Director, Asset Management – Edelman SmithfieldLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDirector of Asset Management – Network InfrastructureLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoDirector – Head of Facilities ManagementLondon Area, United Kingdom £80,000.00-£100,000.00 11 hours agoSenior Asset Operations Manager (M&A Experience) – Renewable Energy ProjectsLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoDartford, England, United Kingdom 3 months agoPrivate Markets – Junior VP Investment Research and Strategy – Leading Asset ManagerBusiness Integration and Operations Head, Global Real Estate – Executive DirectorLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDirector, Operational Resilience Exercising-R-245230London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAssociate Director – Property ManagementLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoInvestor Relations – Managing Director – LondonLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGreenford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoIndustrial & Operational Excellence Director (Role based in Athens, GR)Managing Director, Head of Commercial Real Estate SyndicateLondon, England, United Kingdom 7 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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