Skills and attributes for success
- A strong understanding of the Wealth & Asset Management (WAM) industry. In particular, a good understanding of typical Investment Management processes (e.g. front office, middle office, back office etc.), and organizational structures in WAM.
- A strong understanding of the technology platforms that service the WAM industry (e.g. order management systems, deal pipeline and contact management systems, trade processing and investment operation systems etc.).
- Good understanding of economic, market and asset management trends and issues paired with the ability to interpret their impacts on clients.
- Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices.
- Strong communications skills and evident working with people and teams from different ethnic backgrounds.
- Possess strong interpersonal and teaming skills.
- Self-starter and comfortable operating with ambiguity.
- Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Academic background in Engineering, IT, Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the WAM industry, having worked with firms such as asset managers, private banks or wealth managers, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, private equity firms or hedge funds.
- Consulting skills, functional and technical knowledge of Aladdin Blackrock / eFront, SimCorp Dimension, Temenos WealthSuite and Avaloq platforms are an added bonus.
- Proven capabilities in delivering business transformation projects and programs, Finance Transformation projects and / or Financial Operating Model would be an advantage.
- Track record dealing with senior stakeholders and adapting to demanding environments.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Good understanding of key issues being faced by WAM firms and ability to translate that into opportunities for our clients.
- Strong stakeholder management skills in understanding strategic direction and being able to convert into cohesive change management strategy and plans.
- Ability to establish personal credibility quickly and deliver high quality deliverables.
- Ability to develop client opportunities and identify market growth opportunities.
- Ability to support the business development cycle.
- Experience in agile delivery methodologies, e.g. sprints, product backlogs, user stories.
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory aspects of WAM industry.
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. We also offer you:
- Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.