Description
& Summary
We are seeking a motivated Consultant/Sr. Consultant, to join our expanding Consulting team. The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success within the Asset and Project management space.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Asset management within Financial Services sector helping them optimise asset management processes, improve operational efficiency, to drive impactful change across the industry.
Embrace the possibility to apply – at Grant Thornton we are constantly upskilling our staff. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying. We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.
Roles & Responsibilities
Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver and manage projects across a range of key areas, including:
1. Support the delivery of consulting projects within asset management, including process improvement, regulatory compliance ensuring high-quality outputs and successfully meeting tight deadlines.
2. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with key asset management regulations such as SEC rules, MiFID II, or equivalent regional compliance standards.
3. Stay up-to-date with trends and regulatory changes in asset management and financial services.
4. Understand of asset management, banking and financial needs and recommend suitable solutions to meet these needs, providing an exceptional client experience in line with their requirements
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
6. Preparing comprehensive project documentation including, but not limited to, Project Plans, Reports, RAID Logs, Status Updates etc.
7. Participate in workshops, interviews, and data collection exercises with clients.
8. Supporting Senior Management in overseeing and executing project delivery.
9. Identify growth opportunities and support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.
10. Facilitating workshops to define project scopes and business requirements, ensuring outcomes are documented and shared with relevant stakeholders.
11. Helping project manager by supporting and driving Business Development initiatives including the preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities.
12. Work with colleagues to ensure data integrity and regulatory alignment in business development efforts.
Skills and Experience
Education and Certifications
A third level degree, with a strong academic record.
13. Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in asset management, financial services, or related consulting roles.
14. Strong understanding of asset management operations, products, and regulatory environment.
15. Analytical mindset with good problem-solving skills.
16. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
17. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team.
18. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
19. Experience with project management tools or methodologies is a plus.
Skills and Competencies
20. Project / Programme Management experience delivering high-quality projects with prior experience in a Consulting firm or a professional services environment highly desirable.
21. Broad industry experiences spanning sectors including Financial Services and particularly the Asset Management Industry (asset / investment managers, securities services etc.).
22. Proven track record of successfully supporting end-to-end projects across all stages of the project life cycle.
23. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships.
24. Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
25. Experience in supporting Business Development initiatives including crafting and responding to client proposals would be favourable.
26. Exception written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
27. A natural curiosity to explore new opportunities and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with acute attention to detail
A creative, problem-solving mindset and initiative-driven approach.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.
We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.
Reward and benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
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