Asset Management Manager

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Role Responsibilities

As a Manager in the Asset Management practice, you will be responsible for:

• Leading project teams to deliver valuable insights, and design and implement business change across Asset Managers.
• Leading workshops with key client stakeholders to drive innovative solutions across the business and technology.
• Maintaining an understanding of advancements in Asset Manager business strategy, technology, and innovations across the industry and the broader financial services marketplace.
• Understanding and influencing the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
• Bringing industry expertise to clients in the form of actionable recommendations.
• Leading business development initiatives, including client proposals and building strong relationships with Accenture clients.
• Supporting the development of the practice by participating in initiatives around market research, Accenture Points-of-View, capability development, thought capital, knowledge management, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience or equivalent knowledge of the asset management industry (i.e., operations, investment technology, compliance, alternatives, etc.).
• Capable of working independently with limited oversight.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Previous management consulting and business analysis experience required.
• Entrepreneurial, independent, and highly motivated individual.
• Knowledge of key industry platforms: SimCorp, BlackRock Aladdin, Eagle Pace or CRD a plus.
• Alternatives, private investment, or sales distribution expertise a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA a plus.

Key skills/competency

• Asset Management
• Management Consulting
• Business Analysis
• Client Stakeholder Management
• Project Leadership
• Business Development
• Financial Services
• Industry Expertise
• Strategic Direction
• Technology Innovation