Business Transformation Architecture - Asset Management Pensions Advisory Senior Manager

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The opportunity   Our team is looking for exceptional, driven and passionate players with an entrepreneurial mindset, energy and desire to succeed. As part of this team, you will help develop and grow EY’s Asset Management and Pensions team. The Asset Management group provides a broad spectrum of advisory services across Capital Markets, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Alternative Investments, Pensions and Corporate services across Pensions Funds and Asset Managers in Canada.   We are looking for energised, motivated leaders with experience helping asset managers to transform the front, middle and back office of our clients. Working closely with our clients, offering points of view and advice, supporting them to make change decisions, navigating the implementation of technology and operational workflows and bringing teams along with the transformation journey.   Our engagements span from strategic assessments, target operating model designs, system / vendor selections, technology and data architecture design and implementation support of mid to large scale transformation opportunities   Your key responsibilities

Lead multiple client engagements – Manage and lead the delivery of small and large / complex client engagements including overseeing planning, execution, stakeholder management and delivering strategic outcomes

Provide subject matter guidance to team members based on experience and knowledge of asset management industry & experience with technology and operations projects

Business & practice development – Assist the partner and the team by leading and managing business development initiatives including developing proposals and scoping documents, and proactively building relationships with clients and peers at EY. Team management – Support people development through activities such as recruitment, mentoring and counsellor programmes Account management & Financials – Oversee engagement financials to maintain profitability, and efficient resource allocation as well as maintain compliance with internal risk and oversight procedures Work with the partner, other practices and the team to execute the growth strategy and initiatives

To qualify for the role you must have

A successful track record leading projects (10 years+) in asset or investment management industry, gained through experience working at an asset manager, a top tier consulting firm, a specialist financial services consultancy, or an asset management technology or service provider Experience of leading sales collateral such as proposal responses Strong business writing, presentations and stakeholder management skills People coaching and mentoring experience Extensive experience of project and programme delivery Deep understanding of current market trends in the wealth and asset management industry and subject matter expertise

Ideally, you’ll also have

Good understanding of one or more of the following: Buy-side front and middle office, operations, product development, new fund setup, outsourcing, regulatory landscape Experience with institutional investors, asset management, pension funds or real estate industry would be preferred. Prior experience in consulting preferred.

What we look for   As a valued member of the team and leader, we are looking for applicants that are keen, dynamic and flexible – who enjoy a variety of challenges and who offer different experiences and diverse insights   This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.   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