Role: Principal Director - Asset ManagementAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: we care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOIn the UK, Accenture works with many of the leading firms in the Asset Management sectors. Fast changing regulation, changing direct and institutional investor expectations, and technology innovation are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operation models of these firms. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more investment and asset managers are turning to us for help with their most important business and technology investments.As an associate director within Accenture’s Asset Management practice, t

here will never be a typical day and that’s why people love it here.Deliver successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and create lasting value in disciplines such as:Organisational redesign and operating model transformationArtificial intelligenceCore systems transformationSolve complex, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and rigorous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little management oversightSupport the development of Accenture’s Asset Management practice through people development, mentoring of more junior team members, and recruiting activitiesTake accountability for developing offerings within the UK Asset Management practice. Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative and action-oriented information, insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market-relevant strategy topic and drive improved market presence in external forums

Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends and challenges in the Asset Management industryA strong and active network within the Asset Management industry with the ability to identify, shape, and convert business development opportunities - proven experience engaging industry leaders in a sales or client development capacityOperating model design and implementation experienceRisk and regulation, investor needs, investor lifecycle, and products and servicesAsset Management consulting experience at a recognised consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting/business development or project and transformation role (e.g., group strategy or group corporate development) at a large Asset ManagerExcellent consulting and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with recognised consulting frameworks and techniques, experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication techniquesProven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with C-Suite executives of leading organisations in the sector; Intellectual capability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutionsAbility to comfortably multi-task and engage on different projects and activities concurrently in challenging and often ambiguous circumstancesComfortable in managing teams and being the go-to contact for our clients’ executives

15+ years of experience within the Asset Management industry or Asset Management consulting- Established industry network and proven ability to originate and convert sales opportunities within Asset Management- At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences.