Sr. Manager, Consulting - Asset Management & Investment

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager, Consulting - Asset Management & Investment based in the United States.** We are seeking an experienced consulting leader to guide complex engagements for leading asset managers and investment organizations. In this senior role, you will combine deep industry expertise with strategic problem-solving to help clients improve operating models, navigate business challenges, and achieve measurable results. You will lead high-impact consulting projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and executive decision-makers. Working across project delivery, business development, and technology implementation, you will help clients translate strategic priorities into practical, sustainable solutions. You will also mentor consulting professionals, contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives, and strengthen the capabilities of a collaborative global consulting practice. This fully remote opportunity offers exposure to investment management clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. This is a pipeline opportunity for upcoming consulting projects, with candidates contacted as relevant engagements become available. ### Accountabilities - Lead large, complex consulting engagements for asset management and investment clients, or oversee multiple smaller projects simultaneously. - Serve as a subject matter expert, applying deep industry knowledge to assess client challenges, challenge assumptions, shape strategies, and develop effective solutions. - Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, planning, timelines, resource allocation, deliverables, risk management, and stakeholder communication. - Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring high-quality delivery, strong communication, and client satisfaction. - Guide and mentor consulting teams, fostering professional development, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements, strengthen relationships, and contribute to business growth. - Collaborate with business development teams to prepare client proposals, presentations, pitch materials, and engagement strategies. - Support the wider consulting practice through internal initiatives, industry research, knowledge-sharing activities, and community development. - Work with clients and internal specialists to plan and implement technology solutions aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. - Monitor project progress, proactively resolve issues, manage changing priorities, and maintain alignment between client expectations and project outcomes. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of consulting methodologies, delivery standards, and industry-specific expertise. ## Requirements - Extensive experience in asset management, investment management, or consulting serving clients in the investment industry. - Deep understanding of investment management operating models, industry frameworks, business processes, and emerging sector challenges. - Proven track record of leading consulting engagements and delivering meaningful outcomes for asset managers, asset owners, or investment organizations. - Strong project and engagement management skills, including scope control, timeline management, resource coordination, issue resolution, and delivery oversight. - Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor consulting professionals in a collaborative, performance-oriented environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership. - Strong client relationship management capabilities, including the ability to establish credibility, manage expectations, and identify evolving client needs. - Experience supporting business development activities, including proposal development, pitch preparation, account growth, and identifying follow-on opportunities. - Ability to translate strategic business challenges into actionable recommendations and practical implementation plans. - Familiarity with technology-enabled transformation and the implementation of IT solutions within investment management environments. - Strong analytical thinking, strategic judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, and complex stakeholder requirements. - A collaborative, adaptable, and entrepreneurial mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and high-quality client service. - Ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment and collaborate with colleagues and clients across multiple regions and time zones. ## Benefits - Competitive base salary: Anticipated annual U.S. base compensation of $170,000–$195,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and role alignment. - Performance incentives: Annual performance bonus and profit-sharing opportunities. - Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching for eligible U.S. employees. - Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible U.S. employees. - Financial protection: Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance for eligible U.S. employees. - Generous paid time off: Vacation days, sick leave, company holidays, and paid time off for volunteering. - Fully remote work: Flexible remote-first working arrangements, with optional access to offices or coworking spaces. - Global exposure: Opportunities to collaborate with investment management clients and colleagues across North America, EMEA, and APAC. - Professional development: Access to client-facing opportunities, internal knowledge groups, and tailored learning and development pathways. - Leadership growth: Opportunities to mentor consulting talent, influence engagement strategy, and contribute to the evolution of the consulting practice. - Collaborative culture: A supportive, inclusive, and people-focused environment that values teamwork, curiosity, innovation, and professional growth.