Manager – Advisory Practice, Financial Services Management Consulting recruitment
Investance is a global management consulting firm that combines industry expertise in strategy, operations, risk and IT with specialist technology and outsourcing services to add value for the world’s leading financial services organizations. We have more than 300 people supporting Investment Banking, Insurance, Retail banking and Investment Management organisations around the world to deliver superior business results. We have six established offices in strategic locations and major financial centres: Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Amsterdam. Find out more by visiting www.investance.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Managers are expected to perform across the following areas:
Client Delivery: manage and execute complex high profile change initiatives for our clients and deliver lasting client impact
Business Development: support and contribute to the management and development of sales offerings and participate in the development of new opportunities
People: adept at building strong lasting relationships with clients as well as the Investance team to support the growth of our company
Knowledge Capitalization and Research: develop own market knowledge and help build out our exciting research offering
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE
Solid change management experience within the Financial Services industry, developed in either a consulting or capital markets environment.
Candidates must have experience across the following areas:
- 8-10 years of Consulting or Investment Banking/Wider Capital Markets experience
- Project management and Business Analysis expertise
- Experience in Strategy/Change Management
- Robust understanding of Capital Markets and strong knowledge of equity and equity derivatives products
- Knowledge of regulatory initiatives including Dodd-Frank Act
- Business Development awareness
- Research and thought leadership skills
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent communication skills; (verbal and written) able to communicate complex ideas to all areas of the business – client side and internally
- Innovative approach to solving complex issues and problems
- Ability to develop high quality project deliverables
- Team player with management skills and the ability or potential to lead others
- Work in cross-border/cross-disciplined teams at client site
- Take ownership and responsibility
- Strong documentation skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
In addition to the strong consulting skills and business knowledge that our clients value, consultants must possess an entrepreneurial mind-set with both a drive and willingness to be involved in all areas of a growing business.