Manager Invest - Business Transformation - Financial Services

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity Join our Business Transformation team at EY, where we are looking for an experienced Manager to strengthen our Invest practice. In this role, you will support clients across Asset Management, Financial Markets, Private Banking and Wealth Management in shaping and delivering strategic transformation programs. You will work on topics ranging from investment advisory and regulatory change to digital strategy, operating model design and implementation. We are looking for a profile with strong industry expertise, ideally complemented by consulting experience. You should be able to understand strategic ambitions, translate them into concrete programs and drive execution together with client teams. Your key responsibilities Strategic program shaping: Help clients define and structure strategic transformation programs across Invest, Private Banking, Wealth Management and Asset Management. Strategy-to-execution translation: Translate strategic priorities into concrete projects, roadmaps, operating model changes and delivery plans. Digital transformation: Support clients from digital strategy to implementation, including client journeys, advisory tooling, investment platforms and front-to-back process improvement. Investment and regulatory expertise: Bring strong understanding of investment products, advisory processes, MiFID requirements and broader regulatory topics impacting investment activities. Stakeholder management: Interact with senior stakeholders across business, front office, compliance, product, operations and technology teams. Project and team management: Manage workstreams, coordinate teams, monitor progress, structure deliverables and ensure high-quality project execution. Client deliverables and workshops: Lead workshops, prepare executive-level materials and translate complex investment topics into clear, actionable recommendations. Skills and attributes for success Professional experience: 5–7 years of relevant experience in Asset Management, Financial Markets / dealing room, Private Banking or Wealth Management. Consulting experience: Prior experience in consulting is a strong plus, especially in business transformation, digital strategy, operating model design or implementation programs. Industry expertise: Strong understanding of investment activities, financial products, advisory models, client servicing and regulatory requirements such as MiFID. Strategic thinking: Ability to understand strategic objectives and translate them into practical initiatives, project plans and execution steps. Digital mindset: Interest and experience in digital transformation, from strategy definition to actual implementation in a financial services context. Leadership skills: Ability to manage workstreams, coach junior team members and drive alignment across different client stakeholders. Languages: Dutch-speaking profiles are preferred. French is considered a plus, combined with a strong command of business English. Mindset: Pragmatic, structured, hands-on and client-oriented, with the ability to move between strategic discussions and concrete delivery. What working at EY offers You will be part of a leading global professional services firm. You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible. You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services. You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment. We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.