EY
Manager - WAM Tech - TC , FS 1
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WAM Technology Manager
Do you want to help drive and transform the technology and data landscape for the world’s top Asset and Wealth managers?
The opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to analyse, design, recommend and implement technology solutions for the full spectrum of products and functions across both wealth and asset management. With our deep industry know-how, we help transform the back-, middle- and front-office operations of the world’s top money managers. Our insights into data and analytics, emerging technologies and platforms and how the asset and wealth management industries are evolving mean that we are at the heart of change with our clients, including by:
- Driving front-to-back business transformation, including assessing, selecting and implementing market leading vendor solution platforms
- Identifying how emerging technologies such as Automation and Artificial Intelligence can reduce cost and improve efficiency
- Leading technology change programmes, including application architecture review, configuration and simplification
- Target Operating Model design and implementation
- Regulatory driven change (including client and regulatory compliance)
- Large scale project and programme management
- Wealth and/or Asset Management Data Domain knowledge
Your key responsibilities
As a Manager you will be:
- Delivering a diverse range of client assignments, often managing diverse, multi-disciplined EY project teams
- Developing thought leadership and building EY solutions and methods
- Identifying opportunities for new business and supporting bid teams with proposals
- Developing strong trusted advisor relationships with our clients
- Improving the productivity of the Wealth and Asset Management Technology Consulting team through Knowledge Management collaboration and team building
- Supporting EY practice and people development through activities such as recruitment, mentoring and counsellor programmes
Skills and attributes for success
- A high level of drive and commitment to delivering high quality work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Being a supportive team player who actively develops relationships, is an effective communicator, and is eager to share knowledge with EY colleagues and our clients
- A structured approach to problem solving
- The ability to learn new subject matter rapidly and a desire to develop a deep understanding the trends and challenges shaping Wealth & Asset Management and Technology
- Flexibility in approach, willingness to adapt quickly and initiative when working in unstructured environments with limited supervision
- Knowledge of Account Management and strong commercial acumen to apply to the smooth running of engagement economics preferred, but not essential
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To qualify for the role you must have
- A successful track record in the Wealth, Asset or Investment Management industry, gained through experience working at a Wealth/Asset Manager, a top tier consultancy, a specialist financial services consultancy, or a Wealth/Asset Management technology or service provider
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team of technology advisors focussing on projects for Wealth, Asset or Investment Management clients
- Experience of developing sales collateral such as proposal responses
- Technology skills across architecture, IT operating model design/cost reduction or experience of major package selection/service implementation (Wealth: ObjectWay, SEI, SS&C, Avaloq, FNZ, Iress, Intelliflo, Microsoft Dynamics, Pershing, InvestCloud; Asset Management: BlackRock Aladdin, Simcorp, Charles River, Markit thinkFolio; Alternatives : eFront, Investran, Allvue, iCapital)
- Good appreciation of current market trends in the Wealth & Asset Management industry and the technology that underpins it.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Industry recognised business, finance, IT or project management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE 2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, CSPO, BPR, CIMA or CFA
- A good understanding of one or more of the following: Buy-Side front and/or middle office, Client Journeys, risk, compliance, advice and financial planning, Operations, Alternatives or Asset Servicing
- A good understanding of the end-to-end process flows and functional areas of Wealth & Asset Management participants, with an appreciation of both Client and Colleague Experience
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What we look for
Whether your background is from Technology, the Wealth/Asset Management industry, from consulting or from a vendor, we’re looking for managers that are keen, dynamic and flexible – who enjoy a variety of challenges and who offer different experiences and diverse insights.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- 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
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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