Wealth and Asset Management Technology Principal Consultant

PA Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is searching for a Principal Consultant to support their Wealth and Asset Management business. The role involves leading IT transformation programmes, collaborating with a high-performing team, and developing strategies to enhance clients' business value. The ideal candidate should possess a strong management consulting background and expertise in IT strategy. A hybrid working model is offered, requiring presence in the office or on-site at least two days a week.

Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare

25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days

Generous company pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Qualifications

• Strong management consulting background.
• Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge in Wealth and/or Asset Management.
• Expertise in IT strategy and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team to create innovative solutions.
• Engage with senior stakeholders for strategic objectives.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Change Management

Business Analysis

Data Management

Job description

Do you want to be part of an explosive growth journey

Would you like to work in a high performing team where your role involves combining strategy, change implementation and technical skills?

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Consultant to join our IT Sourcing & Corporate Services capability. You will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of our Wealth and Asset Management business, delivering high-impact consulting projects and shaping the future of our practice. You will work closely with clients across the WAM sector to understand their needs and challenges, develop innovative strategies and implement solutions that drive real business value. You’ll work across a variety of transformation-focused engagements from taking new products and propositions to market, optimising operating models and technology platforms, and leveraging data to create impactful solutions.

Reports to : Head of Wealth and Asset Management

You will have opportunity to :

• Lead and deliver large-scale (IT) transformation programmes within the Wealth and Asset Management sector.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team to create and implement innovative solutions.
• Develop new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of our WAM practice.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives and provide expert advice.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously develop your own expertise.

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Qualifications

• Strong management consulting background
• Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge in Wealth and / or Asset Management
• Broad knowledge of the Wealth and Asset Management third‑party and technology services marketplace and experience across the outsourcing lifecycle, including business cases and cost models (strategy delivery, transition, service optimisation and remediation)
• Expertise in technology delivery disciplines (e.g. IT strategy, IT service management, agile delivery, IT project management)
• Ability to lead definition of business and IT services requirements and SLAs
• Proven track record of delivering transformation in areas such as new products and propositions, operating models, sourcing platforms, data modernisation and post‑merger integration
• Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment

We know the skill‑gap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please don't hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

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Additional Information

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Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half‑day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle‑to‑work give‑as‑you‑earn)

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations — Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process at either application or interview please contact us.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills: Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Change Management, Order Management System, Business Analysis, Visio, Data Management, Metadata, Management Consulting, Data Analysis Skills, Taxonomy

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1