Job Title: Consultant – Asset Management

Skills: Business Analysis and/or Project Management 

Level: Consultant, Senior Consultant, Manager & Senior Manager 

Company: NextWave Americas Inc. 

Years of experience: 4 – 10yrs

Salary / Benefits: $90,000 - $175,000

Hours of Work: 40hrs / week 

Vacancy Type: Fixed term

Location: New York area

Reporting to: Partner

Who are NextWave? 

NextWave is an award-winning Digital Acceleration Consultancy for Financial Services, with a particular focus on modernising Financial Institutions through technology and rapidly driving business outcomes. Recently launched in the Americas, and quickly scaling, we are building aglobal presence across global clients servicing from our global offices situated in London, Amsterdam, Milan and the heart of New York.

Clients come to NextWave because they have key integration, business growth, efficiency and control objectives and seek a more future-focused alternative to the big-name consultancies. Strategy, Innovation, Complex Transformation, FinTech Solutioning and Social Enterprise are at the heart of what we do.

The NextWave team comprises high-calibre Financial Services industry change leaders, including ex-Managing Directors from top-tier firms and new talent. We are the consulting partner of choice for leading FinTechs, Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, Insurance, and Market Infrastructure clients.

Our Transformation Team is looking to hire exceptional people to be part of our exciting journey and bring excellence to our clients. You will ideally have experience working as a Business Analyst, Project Manager or Consultant with an Asset Manager, Consultancy Firm or Solutions Vendor in the Asset Management Sector

Who do we look for? 

When you join us, you will be part of a caring meritocracy. You will have a community of kind, humble, intelligent and distinctive colleagues who will support you in your journey. If you think this sounds like you, and its something you’re keen to be a part of please read on.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience in Asset Management as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
• Experience with systems such as Blackrock Aladdin, Bloomberg AIM, Charles River and Thinkfolio is desirable.
• Ability to deliver projects using Agile delivery methods.
• Ability to work effectively and dynamically on multiple projects.
• Robust technology, analytical and communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels of an organisation.
• Organised and evidenced ability to co-ordinate and deliver complex outcomes.
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and oral, to communicate status, problems, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work on a large, mission-critical client delivery integrating technology, data and processes from two firms into one harmonised unit.
• Engage with senior stakeholders from Front Office, Operations and Technology to ensure buy-in, accountability and strategic alignment.
• Work with our clients to understand their business challenges and problems - undertaking requirements gathering, client interviewing, documentation of processes and process assessment, and effectively communicating these to various audiences.
• Design and propose potential solutions identifying various pros, cons and risks.
• Build and execute project plans, coordinate status, issues, and risks, and provide clarity to everyone involved regarding their responsibilities to deliver successful business outcomes effectively under an Agile framework.
• Construct and define test scenarios and test data to ensure requirements are thoroughly and accurately implemented
• Implementation and post-go-live support to ensure the success of the developed solutions
• Contribute to our internally built IP and propositions as we create a collection of best-in-class solutions.
• Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Actively get involved in the new consulting community.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Our commitment to you:

We will provide mentoring, training and guidance (technical skills, soft skills and Finance business skills) from our leadership team, who have many years of practical experience delivering business outcomes in the Finance arena.

Work pattern:

This is a permanent role with a potential for flexibility for agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients.

What To Expect From Our Recruitment Process:

We believe in putting in the effort to find the people who will share our success. We strive to select the right people for each role based on evidence. If you have what it takes to help us remain at the top of our game, apply now by clicking on apply! Additionally, we’re proud of our diverse community and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Location:

You will be based in the NextWave New York office, in Tower 49; travel may be required for client-based projects, and some projects will be located wholly at client office locations.