Software and Applications (Financial Services) Senior Consultant, Technology Consulting

Ernst & Young Advisory PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking a candidate for the Wealth and Asset Management role. The ideal applicant will have at least three years of experience in the industry and an academic background in a relevant field. Key responsibilities include managing project delivery and working closely with clients to optimize business applications. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication capabilities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Wealth and Asset Management industry.
• Experience managing teams and providing mentorship.
• Strong knowledge of business and technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and delivery of WAM solutions.
• Manage project plans and resources.
• Ensure quality through testing and adherence to best practices.

Skills

Economic or market issue interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Technology utilization for service delivery

Presentation skills

Data analytics skills

Education

Academic background in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

We are the only professional services organisation who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services Consulting and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including banking and capital markets, insurance and wealth & asset management, we provide integrated consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services.

The opportunity

EY’s consulting professionals bring a wealth of experience in working with major financial institutions to align their operating model and infrastructure to business strategy. We assemble the right multi-disciplinary teams, use consistent and proven global methodologies and tools, and draw on the full breadth of EY’s global network, to deliver value and trusted advice to the clients.

Our key service offerings cover business and technology strategy & transformation, customer and distribution effectiveness, operations, shared services / outsourcing support, performance management, program advisory, enterprise intelligence, risk management and regulatory change.

Your key responsibilities

The Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) team works collaboratively with our clients to address critical issues brought on by current global changes i.e. regulatory changes, globalization, advances in technology, competition and changing demands of their customers.

The team manages engagements with the support of WAM and Consulting resources across all aspects of design, analysis and delivery of WAM solutions. You will support the implementation and delivery of quality deliverables, working and communicating effectively with the engagement team and client’s team to ensure exceptional performance.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients
• Possess strong interpersonal and teaming skills
• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading-edge best practices
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, and data analytics skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Wealth and Asset Management industry, having worked with firms like asset managers, private banks or wealth managers, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, private equity firms or hedge funds
• Academic background in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business requirements, identify opportunities for application optimization, and recommend innovative solutions
• Manage a team of consultants, providing mentorship, guidance, and support in project execution and career development
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor project progress to ensure successful project delivery
• Oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in organisational units
• Oversee the development of Proof-of-Concept/ solutions and provide technical expertise on the development of software and platform features, ensuring that appropriate security and risk factors are considered
• Ensure the quality of implementations by conducting thorough testing, quality control, and best practice adherence. Monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation
• Business and technology strategy & transformation expertise, and managed the delivery of global, large-scale operating model design, process change or system implementation projects
• Highly skilled in project management and / or agile delivery expertise, e.g. sprints, product backlogs, user stories
• Consulting skills, functional and technical knowledge, such as Investment Technology and Data platforms/ systems
• Track record dealing with C-level executives, senior stakeholders and adapting to demanding environments

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in business development and delivering multiple projects in parallel from a vendor or consultant perspective
• Experience in software application, digital user experience and/or product design
• Knowledge of regulatory aspects of WAM industry

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.