Business Consultant Platform Control & Support – Temporary Contract
Schroder Investment Management GmbH is seeking a Business Consultant to provide analytical, operational, and delivery support to the Global Head of Platform Control and Support. The role is hands‑on and best suited for a consultant or project manager with strong asset‑management knowledge.
Purpose of the Role
Supports the Platform Control and Support team by coordinating impact assessments, assisting with incident resolution, and contributing to operating‑model design and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
Team Overview
* Maintain platform stability
* Minimise operational and regulatory risk
* Support impact assessments for platform‑wide change
* Coordinate incident response and remediation activity
* Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement
* Maintain high‑quality onboarding and client experience outcomes
Key Responsibilities
* Operating Model Impact Assessment: Support coordination of impact assessments across teams and third‑party providers. Contribute to design of target operating models across platforms, processes, data, and organisational components. Translate assessments into clear documentation, materials, and delivery support for implementation teams. Prepare and support presentation of recommendations to governance forums and senior stakeholders. Track, monitor, and document impacts throughout project lifecycles.
* Incident Resolution and Operational Support: Assist in coordination of high‑priority incidents by providing analytical and operational support. Help structure and document triage, root cause analysis, and follow‑up actions. Support remediation planning and ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded. Help maintain incident response protocols and continuous improvement activities.
* Stakeholder Engagement and Governance Support: Support the Global Head in engaging with senior stakeholders across Investment, Client Group, Legal, Compliance, and Technology. Coordinate materials, documentation, and updates for governance forums and stakeholder meetings. Maintain clear communication channels, ensuring transparency of status, risks, and dependencies.
* Project Delivery and Continuous Improvement: Contribute to delivery of platform change initiatives and process improvements. Support cross‑functional delivery teams by managing documentation, tracking actions, and ensuring follow‑ups. Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and operational efficiencies.
Capabilities and Experience
* Experience in asset management, investment operations, or financial services consulting.
* Strong understanding of asset management processes, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
* Understanding of investment and operational processes across asset classes including fixed income, equity, multi‑asset, derivatives, loans, and private assets.
* Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex operating models, processes, and data flows.
* Experience coordinating cross‑functional projects or change initiatives.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify complexity.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to timelines.
* Exposure to business analysis, operating model design, process mapping, or structured project methodologies.
* Confidence working with stakeholders across different levels of seniority.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology and Sales
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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