Business Transformation Architecture - Asset Management Pensions Advisory Senior Manager

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, prescription drug and dental

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Firm paid days

Career development opportunities

Job summary

EY is looking for an experienced leader to help grow our Asset Management and Pensions practice in Canada. You will lead diverse client engagements, shape strategies, and partner with clients to transform front-to-back office operations while guiding teams through complex delivery and growth initiatives.

You will leverage deep asset management expertise, drive proposals, mentor colleagues, and manage engagement economics to ensure profitability and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Track record leading projects (10 years+) in asset/investment management.
• Experience leading sales collateral and proposals.
• Strong business writing, presentations and stakeholder management skills.
• People coaching and mentoring experience.
• Extensive experience of project and programme delivery.
• Deep understanding of market trends in wealth/asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client engagements – manage delivery, planning, execution, stakeholder mgmt and strategic outcomes.
• Provide subject matter guidance to team based on asset management industry and tech/operations projects.
• Business & practice development – lead proposals and scoping documents, proactively build client relationships.
• Team management – recruitment, mentoring and counsellor programmes.
• Account management & financials – oversee engagement financials, profitability, resource allocation, and risk management.

Skills

Client engagement

Business development

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Proposal development

Business writing

Mentoring

Project delivery

Asset management knowledge

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Our team is looking for exceptional, driven and passionate players with an entrepreneurial mindset, energy and desire to succeed. As part of this team, you will help develop and grow EY’s Asset Management and Pensions team. The Asset Management group provides a broad spectrum of advisory services across Capital Markets, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Alternative Investments, Pensions and Corporate services across Pensions Funds and Asset Managers in Canada.

We are looking for energised, motivated leaders with experience helping asset managers to transform the front, middle and back office of our clients. Working closely with our clients, offering points of view and advice, supporting them to make change decisions, navigating the implementation of technology and operational workflows and bringing teams along with the transformation journey.

Our engagements span from strategic assessments, target operating model designs, system / vendor selections, technology and data architecture design and implementation support of mid to large scale transformation opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client engagements – Manage and lead the delivery of small and large / complex client engagements including overseeing planning, execution, stakeholder management and delivering strategic outcomes
  • Provide subject matter guidance to team members based on experience and knowledge of asset management industry & experience with technology and operations projects
• Business & practice development – Assist the partner and the team by leading and managing business development initiatives including developing proposals and scoping documents, and proactively building relationships with clients and peers at EY.
• Team management – Support people development through activities such as recruitment, mentoring and counsellor programmes
• Account management & Financials – Oversee engagement financials to maintain profitability, and efficient resource allocation as well as maintain compliance with internal risk and oversight procedures Work with the partner, other practices and the team to execute the growth strategy and initiatives

To qualify for the role you must have

• A successful track record leading projects (10 years+) in asset or investment management industry, gained through experience working at an asset manager, a top tier consulting firm, a specialist financial services consultancy, or an asset management technology or service provider
• Experience of leading sales collateral such as proposal responses
• Strong business writing, presentations and stakeholder management skills
• People coaching and mentoring experience
• Extensive experience of project and programme delivery
• Deep understanding of current market trends in the wealth and asset management industry and subject matter expertise

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Good understanding of one or more of the following: Buy-side front and middle office, operations, product development, new fund setup, outsourcing, regulatory landscape
• Experience with institutional investors, asset management, pension funds or real estate industry would be preferred.
• Prior experience in consulting preferred.

What We Look For

As a valued member of the team and leader, we are looking for applicants that are keen, dynamic and flexible – who enjoy a variety of challenges and who offer different experiences and diverse insights

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Vancouver: $144,000 to $216,000
• Victoria: $129,500 to $194,500

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