FSO, Business Transformation - Asset Management Senior Manager

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management and Insurance. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!  

The opportunity

Assist our clients better align their organizations' operating infrastructures with their strategies. We have a broad range of capabilities to assist clients with operational improvement, profitability management, finance function activities, and business integration. Your time will be dedicated to the Asset Management business--both Traditional and Alternative.  In return, you can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations.  You'll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us. 

Your key responsibilities

Building relationships is the key.  You will be a high-profile contact when it comes to motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds by fostering an innovative and inclusive team-orientated work environment. As you build knowledge and experience, you'll become a credible advisor to junior consultants within the organization as well as the clients. 

Skills and attributes for success:

• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business

• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently deliver quality client services.
• Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.

• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Understanding our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible 

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree and approximately 8 years of related work experience; or graduate degree and approximately 7 year of related work experience
• Degree in business, finance, accounting, computer science, engineering, or a related field; MBA or MS degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 year of experience working at a professional services firm, financial services company or comparable experience working as an advisor to a financial services company
• Experience working in an asset management firm, private bank, investment area of an insurance company, mutual fund complex, third-party service provider, or as a consultant in one of these companies
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a team through all phases of the initiative life cycle
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing industry and deep content knowledge in the Asset Management area
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs and a valid driver's license and passport required 

Ideally, you'll also have

• Prior consulting experience with a consulting firm or large global financial institution 

What we look for

We're interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box.  You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market.  If you're serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.