Management Consultant – Asset Management

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Asset Management to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves tackling pressing business challenges, implementing strategic agendas, and fostering relationships with C-suite stakeholders. Candidates should possess a strong background in asset management, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. With a focus on innovation and client value, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolving landscape of asset management while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

30 days’ vacation

Private medical insurance

Charitable leave

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management consulting or in-house roles.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering successful consulting engagements on business challenges.
• Defining and implementing strategic agendas for clients.

Skills

Consulting Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Aladdin

Charles River

Job description

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Role: Management Consultant – Asset Management

Location: London

Career Level: Consultant (CL9)

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 of these services. We believe in inclusion and diversity, supporting the whole person, and our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity.

As a team, in the UK, we work with many leading firms in the asset management sector, addressing trends like regulation, investor expectations, and technological innovation. Our position at the intersection of business and technology makes us a trusted partner for investment managers seeking to enhance their business and technology investments.

Responsibilities include:

1. Delivering successful consulting engagements on pressing business challenges.
2. Defining and implementing C-Suite strategic agendas, emerging products (e.g., ESG, GenAI, blockchain), organizational redesign, analytics, systems transformation, cost efficiency, and enterprise agility.
3. Solving complex business, change, and technology problems with structured analysis and decision-making.
4. Building trusted relationships with clients and internal teams.
5. Supporting thought leadership and practice development, mentoring junior team members, and driving business development.
6. Developing offerings within the UK Asset Management practice and leading market trend analysis and sales efforts.
7. Creating thought leadership assets and managing multidisciplinary teams, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Ideal candidates will have:

1. Experience in asset management consulting or in-house roles at large asset management firms.
2. Strong understanding of asset management industry trends, risk, regulation, and client needs.
3. Excellent problem-solving, consulting, and communication skills, with experience engaging C-suite stakeholders.
4. Experience with operating model design, technology platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Charles River), and innovative thinking.
5. Leadership skills, ability to manage teams, and willingness to travel as needed.

Additional qualities that set candidates apart include teamwork success, creative problem solving, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills.

What’s in it for you? Besides a competitive salary, benefits include 30 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and charitable leave. Flexibility and mobility are essential for onsite client work.