Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager - Wealth and Asset Management - Tech Transformation - MENA

Job Description

At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The roleGiven an increased demand and ambitious growth plans for Wealth & Asset Management Consulting in the Middle East we are seeking a driven and ambitious professionals to join this exciting and fast growing area of our business. You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, working with highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements. In return for helping us to build a better working world, you can expect excellent career opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative environment.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 across all aspects of design, analysis and delivery of WAM solutions. You will be responsible for developing quality deliverables, executing recommendations, working and communicating effectively with the engagement team and client?s team to ensure exceptional performance.
• As a Consultant you will deal with complex issues concerning (growth) strategy, innovation, customer experience and strategic / digital transformation. We focus especially on the front line of the organization, where the customer is central.
• You will advise Wealth & Asset Management clients on their strategic decision-making by developing scenarios, formulating strategic options and creating insight into the potential of these options.
• You will also provide support assist clients on entering / developing new markets, implementing a digital customer strategy, improving the customer focus or developing initiatives to further improve the customer experience.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Excellent problem-solving skills: ability to resolve both routine and non-routine challenges.
• Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients
• 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 PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Be able to build relationships at mid to senior levels and to engender credibility in a short period of time
• Organized with a practical and intellectual approach to problem-solving
• Be competent in understanding issues and have the confidence to deal with them without excessive intervention from leadership
• Have the ability to anticipate issues/business needs in advance

Technology Consulting Grade Qualifications The diversity of the role, complexity of the professional environment and strategic nature of the assignments involved, require that the person to qualify for the role must have:

• At least 2-4 years of relevant experience in wealth and asset management industry or other big four / strategy consulting firms with clients including asset managers, wealth managers, private banks, fund managers, administrators, financial advisors, investment managers, pension funds, banks, insurance companies, mutual fund house and hedge fund house etc.
• Functional and technical knowledge of technology platforms e.g. BlackRock Aladdin, SimCorp, Temenos, Avaloq, SEI, FNZ, etc.
• Knowledge of IT Architecture, Interfaces and Data Migration
• Proven track record of effectively managing projects and/or client engagements
• Ideally, you?ll also have
• Knowledge in statutory and regulatory aspects of WAM industry
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor?s degree or equivalent

What we look forWe?re looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.What working at EY offers We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. We also 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 advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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