Market Facing Director – Wealth & Asset Management Technology Consulting (WAM) As a Market Facing Director in WAM Technology Consulting, you will drive market growth, client relationships, and large‑scale transformation delivery across wealth and asset management clients. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and delivery, shaping complex transformation programmes (e.g. front‑office platforms, data/Aladdin ecosystems, operating model change), while building trusted relationships with C‑suite stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
Build and sustain trusted C‑suite relationships (CIO, COO, CTO).
Originate and shape complex deals and multi‑year transformation programmes.
Lead business development, pipeline growth and proposition development.
Elevate EY’s brand through thought leadership, industry engagement and client events.
Define target state architectures and transformation roadmaps.
Shape enterprise technology strategies and operating models.
Develop robust business cases and value propositions.
Advise on platform strategy (build vs buy, vendor selection, integration approach).
Lead design of end‑to‑end WAM technology architectures, including:
Front office / investment platforms (e.g. Aladdin ecosystem)
Data platforms and analytics
Integration patterns (APIs, event‑driven)
Define interoperability, governance, and scalable solution design.
Sponsor and oversee large, complex transformation programmes.
Act as the bridge between business and technology stakeholders.
Ensure alignment between fast‑cycle digital initiatives and core platform transformation and release cycles.
Assure risk, quality, controls and delivery outcomes.
Build and grow WAM Technology Consulting capability, including:
Develop offerings, assets, and propositions.
Lead high‑performing teams and communities of practice.
Coach and mentor junior colleagues and future leaders.
Skills & Experience – Required
Proven track record delivering large‑scale technology transformation in WAM or Financial Services.
Deep expertise in investment / wealth platforms, data ecosystems, and architecture.
Strong commercial leadership experience, including:
Pipeline creation
Deal shaping
Delivery oversight
Ability to operate at C‑suite level, influencing strategic and technology decisions.
Strong consulting skillset, including:
Stakeholder management
Communication and storytelling
Problem structuring
Domain Expertise
Wealth & Asset Management technology landscape, including:
Front office / portfolio management
Data & analytics
Platform transformation (e.g. Aladdin ecosystems, alternatives platforms)
Strong understanding of:
Technology modernisation approaches
Integration and architecture patterns
Evolving industry landscape (AI, GenAI, cloud)
Ideally, You Will Also Have
Experience leading platform‑led transformation (vendor + bespoke integration) such as Blackrock Aladdin, State Street Alpha/Charles River, Simcorp Dimension, Bloomberg AIM, Factset, Finbourne, eFront, Aladdin Wealth, Avaloq, FNZ, SS&C, SECCL, SEI, Iress, Objectway and others.
Exposure to AI‑enabled operating models and data‑driven transformation.
Knowledge of regulatory and risk considerations in FS technology.
Experience building consulting propositions and growing practices.
Success Measures (KPIs)
Growth in qualified pipeline and win rates.
Strength of C‑suite client relationships.
Successful mobilisation and delivery of large programmes.
Adoption of standardised architecture patterns and solutions.
Contribution to practice growth and capability development.
What Working at EY Offers
Competitive remuneration package rewarding individual and team performance.
Comprehensive Total Rewards package with flexible working and career development support.
Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
Inclusive Employer Statement EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance. We strive to deliver excellent client service while enabling you to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities.
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