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Role: Management Consulting Manager – Asset Management, Strategy & Consulting

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 100%

Career Level: Manager, Career Level 7

Accenture 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. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“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. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

Accenture’s Capital Markets practice sits within the Financial Services industry segment, working with leading global firms across Investment Banking, Asset / Investment Managers, Wealth Managers, Exchanges, Data Providers, Custodians and Clearing Houses. Technology innovation, market disruption, data-led transformation and enterprise modernization are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operational models of our clients. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more industry participants are turning to us for help with their most important strategic investments.

The scale of our capabilities and client engagements, and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate, and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to grow and advance.

There will never be a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why people love it here. Based on your experience and area of interest, you may work on projects in key areas such as:

• Data and Advanced Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud & Modern Technology
• Intelligent Operations design and process automation
• Trading, Portfolio and Risk Management Platforms
• Exchanges & Market Infrastructure
• Business Restructuring and Operating Model Design
• Regulatory Change, Compliance and Resilience
• Change Management, Business Analysis and Process Engineering

You will collaborate with colleagues from across Accenture in Technology, Operations and other parts of our Financial Services business to bring industry leading solutions to the largest asset mangers, alternative managers and asset servicing industry organisations globally.

As an Asset Management Strategy & Consulting Manager (Career Level 7), you will:

• Successfully shape, structure, design and deliver complex consulting engagements, across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups – often within highly regulated environments and/or challenging delivery contexts
• Demonstrate exceptional client relationship skills and ability to become a trusted partner in an advisory capacity, with clear client impact. Demonstrate track record of forming deep relationships with clients across the Asset Management / Financial Services industry.
• Lead teams of our people and support development of Accenture’s Asset Management practice through people focused initiatives and the mentoring of more junior team members
• Develop and identify sales opportunities that are aligned with client agendas, creating value-driven sales propositions through partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices, to take the best of our firm to our clients
• 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 support Accenture to have improved market presence in external forums
• Take accountability for developing offerings within the Asset Management practice. Play a key role in driving the growth agenda for clients — identifying emerging trends in customers and the market
• Prioritise diversity & inclusion across teams and champion change that brings added value to the business.

We are looking for the following skills & experience:

• A minimum of 5 years Asset management consulting experience at a recognized consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting/business development role (e.g., Group Strategy, Group Corporate Development) at a large asset management organisation
• Able to demonstrate the ability to shape, structure, design and deliver complex consulting engagements across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups – making significant client delivery impact
• A proven track record of developing deep and trusted client relationships across the Asset Management and/or Asset Servicing industry. Demonstrate strong advisory capabilities, with deep experience becoming a trusted partner to clients
• An excellent understanding of the asset management and/or asset servicing industry, across a range of client segments, offerings, and businesses
• Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends in Asset Management, including front to back operating model, emerging products and services
• Familiarity with at least some of the core technology platforms in use in the industry (e.g. Aladdin, Charles River, SimCorp)
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams, promote diversity and develop other people to achieve business and technology outcomes
• Project and programme delivery experience; having a solid understanding of project lifecycles and phases of delivery
• Strong experience in project management and/or business analysis within a Financial Services / Asset Management setting
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions. Comfortable operating within uncertain / ambiguous circumstances to lead and drive

Set yourself apart:

• Deep experience in the Asset Management industry, including a solid understanding of Front, Middle and Back office processes.
• Understanding of the Asset Management, Alternative Markets and/or Asset Servicing ecosystem, key industry trends, and emerging technologies – having your own perspectives on this and ability to contribute to our industry Thought Leadership
• Proven success in co-creating in a team-oriented environment
• Experience in delivering operational and technology driven change and transformation
• Demonstrated ability to thrive working within teams, with excellent client relationship / leadership / interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong professional presence. This should include excellent written (structured documents, presentations) and verbal communication skills (facilitation of meetings, presentation of materials)
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Analytical and dynamic thinker and great problem-solving skills
• Programme & Project management experience – including Prince2, PMP & Agile Delivery methodologies
• Strong academic background, to Bachelor’s degree level or higher, or equivalent experience

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a highly competitive 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!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Manager – Life Sciences Strategy Consulting

Location: London, UK

Our client is a highly regarded international strategy consultancy specialising in the life sciences sector. With an exceptional track record supporting both corporate and private equity clients, they deliver high-impact advisory services spanning commercial due diligence, growth strategy, post-deal value creation, and go-to-market planning. The firm operates with a boutique culture but global reach, enabling consultants to work on complex, senior-level engagements with real client visibility and influence.

Following continued expansion, the firm is seeking to appoint a Manager or Senior Manager to strengthen its leadership capacity. This role will bridge the gap between Partners and junior consultants, ensuring exceptional delivery standards while contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategy engagements for corporate and investor clients across life sciences
• Manage small, high-calibre teams on projects such as commercial due diligence, growth and portfolio strategy, pricing and market access, and post-merger integration
• Serve as the main point of contact for senior client stakeholders, delivering clear, actionable recommendations
• Mentor and develop junior consultants to enhance delivery quality and consulting capability
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, pitches, and thought leadership initiatives

Required Experience

• 5–8 years’ total experience with at least 2–3 years in a strategy consulting environment
• Proven track record leading commercial due diligence and growth strategy projects
• Strong exposure to life sciences sectors, which may include pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medtech, diagnostics, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What This Firm Offers

• High-impact, senior-level strategy work with global corporate and private equity clients
• Opportunity to develop deep life sciences sector expertise while maintaining broad strategic exposure
• A boutique culture with close-knit teams and high client visibility, combined with international reach and resources
• Clear progression path to senior leadership roles within the firm
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, with the opportunity to shape the firm’s future

Practical Details

• Location: London, UK
• Travel: Dependent on project needs, with regular European travel expected
• Flexibility: Hybrid working, typically three days per week in the office

Manager – Life Sciences Strategy Consulting

Location: London, UK

Our client is a highly regarded international strategy consultancy specialising in the life sciences sector. With an exceptional track record supporting both corporate and private equity clients, they deliver high-impact advisory services spanning commercial due diligence, growth strategy, post-deal value creation, and go-to-market planning. The firm operates with a boutique culture but global reach, enabling consultants to work on complex, senior-level engagements with real client visibility and influence.

Following continued expansion, the firm is seeking to appoint a Manager or Senior Manager to strengthen its leadership capacity. This role will bridge the gap between Partners and junior consultants, ensuring exceptional delivery standards while contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategy engagements for corporate and investor clients across life sciences
• Manage small, high-calibre teams on projects such as commercial due diligence, growth and portfolio strategy, pricing and market access, and post-merger integration
• Serve as the main point of contact for senior client stakeholders, delivering clear, actionable recommendations
• Mentor and develop junior consultants to enhance delivery quality and consulting capability
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, pitches, and thought leadership initiatives

Required Experience

• 5–8 years’ total experience with at least 2–3 years in a strategy consulting environment
• Proven track record leading commercial due diligence and growth strategy projects
• Strong exposure to life sciences sectors, which may include pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medtech, diagnostics, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What This Firm Offers

• High-impact, senior-level strategy work with global corporate and private equity clients
• Opportunity to develop deep life sciences sector expertise while maintaining broad strategic exposure
• A boutique culture with close-knit teams and high client visibility, combined with international reach and resources
• Clear progression path to senior leadership roles within the firm
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, with the opportunity to shape the firm’s future

Practical Details

• Location: London, UK
• Travel: Dependent on project needs, with regular European travel expected
• Flexibility: Hybrid working, typically three days per week in the office

Role: Process Reinvention Manager – Capital Markets, Strategy & Consulting

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 100%

Career Level: Manager, Career Level 7

Accenture 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. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“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. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

Accenture’s Capital Markets practice sits within the Financial Services industry segment, working with leading global firms across Investment Banking, Asset / Investment Managers, Wealth Managers, Exchanges, Data Providers, Custodians and Clearing Houses. Technology innovation, market disruption, data-led transformation and enterprise modernization are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operational models of our clients. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more industry participants are turning to us for help with their most important strategic investments.

The scale of our capabilities and client engagements, and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate, and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to grow and advance.

There will never be a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why people love it here. Based on your experience and area of interest, you may work on projects in key areas such as:

• Intelligent Operations Design and Process Automation
• Data and Advanced Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud & Modern Technology
• Trading, Portfolio and Risk Management Platforms
• Exchanges & Market Infrastructure
• Business Restructuring and Operating Model Design
• Regulatory Change, Compliance and Resilience
• Change Management, Business Analysis and Process Engineering

You will collaborate with colleagues from across Accenture in Technology, Operations and other parts of our Financial Services business to bring industry leading solutions to the largest banks and capital markets industry organisations globally.

As a Capital Markets Process Reinvention Manager (Career Level 7), you will have the following typical responsibilities:

• Drive engagement with both Accenture & Client Capital Markets operations teams to understand current state processes and recommend opportunities to simplify, automate and standardise
• Leverage modern tooling such as Work Orchestration, Process Mining and Agentic Architecture concepts to drive material uplift in workforce productivity for our clients
• Leverage innovative tooling to support with ‘time in motion’ studies of operational processes to assess levels of current state efficiency
• Successfully shape, structure, design and deliver complex consulting engagements, across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups – often within highly regulated environments and/or challenging delivery contexts
• Demonstrate exceptional client relationship skills and ability to become a trusted partner in an advisory capacity, with clear client impact. Demonstrate track record of forming deep relationships with clients across the Capital Markets / Financial Services industry.
• Lead teams of our people and support development of Accenture’s Capital Markets practice through people focused initiatives and the mentoring of more junior team members
• Develop and identify sales opportunities that are aligned with client agendas, creating value-driven sales propositions through partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices, to take the best of our firm to our clients
• Prioritise diversity & inclusion across teams and champion change that brings added value to the business.

We are looking for the following skills & experience:

• A minimum of 5 years consulting or process optimisation experience at a recognized consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting/business development role (e.g., Group Strategy, Group Corporate Development) in the Financial Services industry
• Experience in performing process modelling using standard ‘Business Process Management’ (BPM) methodologies and leveraging process modelling and process mining tooling where appropriate
• Able to demonstrate the ability to shape, structure, design and deliver complex consulting engagements across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups – making significant client delivery impact
• An excellent understanding of the Capital Markets industry, including post-trade processes, middle and back office operations functions and technology trends in the industry
• Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends in the Capital Markets industry – demonstrating an appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving clients’ complex business challenges
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams, promote diversity and develop other people to achieve business and technology outcomes
• Project and programme delivery experience; having a solid understanding of project lifecycles and phases of delivery
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions. Comfortable operating within uncertain / ambiguous circumstances to lead and drive

Set yourself apart:

• Deep experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking industry, including a solid understanding of Front, Middle and Back office processes and the trade lifecycle.
• Experience with process mapping, optimisation and efficiency creation initiatives
• Understanding of the Capital Markets’ ecosystem, key industry trends, and emerging technologies – having your own perspectives on this and ability to contribute to our industry Thought Leadership
• Experience in delivering operational and technology driven change and transformation
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Analytical and dynamic thinker and great problem-solving skills
• Strong academic background, to Bachelor’s degree level or higher, or equivalent experience

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a highly competitive 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!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Role: Process Reinvention Manager – Capital Markets, Strategy & Consulting

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 100%

Career Level: Manager, Career Level 7

Accenture 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. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“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. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

Accenture’s Capital Markets practice sits within the Financial Services industry segment, working with leading global firms across Investment Banking, Asset / Investment Managers, Wealth Managers, Exchanges, Data Providers, Custodians and Clearing Houses. Technology innovation, market disruption, data-led transformation and enterprise modernization are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operational models of our clients. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more industry participants are turning to us for help with their most important strategic investments.

The scale of our capabilities and client engagements, and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate, and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to grow and advance.

There will never be a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why people love it here. Based on your experience and area of interest, you may work on projects in key areas such as:

• Intelligent Operations Design and Process Automation
• Data and Advanced Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud & Modern Technology
• Trading, Portfolio and Risk Management Platforms
• Exchanges & Market Infrastructure
• Business Restructuring and Operating Model Design
• Regulatory Change, Compliance and Resilience
• Change Management, Business Analysis and Process Engineering

You will collaborate with colleagues from across Accenture in Technology, Operations and other parts of our Financial Services business to bring industry leading solutions to the largest banks and capital markets industry organisations globally.

As a Capital Markets Process Reinvention Manager (Career Level 7), you will have the following typical responsibilities:

• Drive engagement with both Accenture & Client Capital Markets operations teams to understand current state processes and recommend opportunities to simplify, automate and standardise
• Leverage modern tooling such as Work Orchestration, Process Mining and Agentic Architecture concepts to drive material uplift in workforce productivity for our clients
• Leverage innovative tooling to support with ‘time in motion’ studies of operational processes to assess levels of current state efficiency
• Successfully shape, structure, design and deliver complex consulting engagements, across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups – often within highly regulated environments and/or challenging delivery contexts
• Demonstrate exceptional client relationship skills and ability to become a trusted partner in an advisory capacity, with clear client impact. Demonstrate track record of forming deep relationships with clients across the Capital Markets / Financial Services industry.
• Lead teams of our people and support development of Accenture’s Capital Markets practice through people focused initiatives and the mentoring of more junior team members
• Develop and identify sales opportunities that are aligned with client agendas, creating value-driven sales propositions through partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices, to take the best of our firm to our clients
• Prioritise diversity & inclusion across teams and champion change that brings added value to the business.

We are looking for the following skills & experience:

• A minimum of 5 years consulting or process optimisation experience at a recognized consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting/business development role (e.g., Group Strategy, Group Corporate Development) in the Financial Services industry
• Experience in performing process modelling using standard ‘Business Process Management’ (BPM) methodologies and leveraging process modelling and process mining tooling where appropriate
• Able to demonstrate the ability to shape, structure, design and deliver complex consulting engagements across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups – making significant client delivery impact
• An excellent understanding of the Capital Markets industry, including post-trade processes, middle and back office operations functions and technology trends in the industry
• Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends in the Capital Markets industry – demonstrating an appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving clients’ complex business challenges
• Proven ability to successfully lead teams, promote diversity and develop other people to achieve business and technology outcomes
• Project and programme delivery experience; having a solid understanding of project lifecycles and phases of delivery
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions. Comfortable operating within uncertain / ambiguous circumstances to lead and drive

Set yourself apart:

• Deep experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking industry, including a solid understanding of Front, Middle and Back office processes and the trade lifecycle.
• Experience with process mapping, optimisation and efficiency creation initiatives
• Understanding of the Capital Markets’ ecosystem, key industry trends, and emerging technologies – having your own perspectives on this and ability to contribute to our industry Thought Leadership
• Experience in delivering operational and technology driven change and transformation
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Analytical and dynamic thinker and great problem-solving skills
• Strong academic background, to Bachelor’s degree level or higher, or equivalent experience

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a highly competitive 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!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Our client, a leading strategy consultancy is seeking a director to join and play a leading role, focusing on deal strategy within the media industry as a part of the wider TMT sector, with scope to work on the wider range of services including growth strategy, cost and operational strategy (including economic profitability analysis) and enterprise-wide transformation. You will be the second hire of a newly established team that has plans to grow to fifteen staff in the next 2-3 years, and you will play an instrumental part in helping to shape the growth of this team.

Role and responsibilities:

• Take a senior leadership role with the team, with clients and in the broader industry.
• Have existing client relationships, particularly with the M&A community in both corporates and PE houses, which reinforce the team’s credibility and generate project opportunities – extensive experience of M&A related projects will be critical, e.g. Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, Value creation, etc.
• Take responsibility for client relationships and act as a key contact point for those clients.
• Have the ability to anticipate, understand and articulate client requirements – in advance of and during projects.
• Demonstrate excellent communications skills – in written, slide and other reporting formats as well as verbal communications in informal and more formal situations.
• Lead the presentation of findings to senior clients and be comfortable in challenging the thinking of both clients and more senior Firm colleagues.
• Design and run large, complex projects, delivering to client requirements whilst acting as primary client liaison and be an 'ambassador' for the Firm.
• With limited input, guide the team to client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review.
• Support and test/review the design and execution complex analyses to ensure these are credible and accurate.
• Identify go-to-market, thought-leadership and marketing opportunities to lead on, and take responsibility for taking these to clients.
• Actively seek out leadership opportunities, take responsibility for a selection of internal processes and generally act as a leader in the the Strategy function and an inspiration to more junior team members.
• Take overarching responsibility that the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to, by identifying and reviewing any key judgements – but also consulting with other senior staff members as appropriate.

Person requirements:

• Considerable experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / Corporate Development team in industry.
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers across the Media sector and clear view on how the sector is likely to evolve going forward.
• Experience of leading mid-sized and large projects: designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to (i) excellent client output and (ii) strong project economics.
• This should include an extensive coverage of recent M&A transactions, e.g. CDD, VDD, M&A Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Media sector.
• Ability to independently generate sales opportunities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Initiating marketing and sales efforts, proposals, scopes and pricing for mid-sized and large consulting assignments.
• Acting as the source of new business development initiatives and taking these from idea, through design and execution all the way to clients.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders.
• Strong track record of building followership among more junior staff members.
• Non-client facing roles in taking on internal responsibilities on topics like team management, technical tool insight, liaison with service suppliers, etc.

Technical requirements:

• Strong academic track record.
• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities.
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity.
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed.
• Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights – and the ability to guide a team through this process to focus on most important issues.
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen.
• Ability to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Other language skills would be a strong bonus.

We have a briefing with the hiring partner on Wednesday 20th August so will be able to inform successful candidates as to more about the team and the role following this.

Successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 hours.

Cambridge Credentials: adding people.adding value

Our client, a leading strategy consultancy is seeking a director to join and play a leading role, focusing on deal strategy within the media industry as a part of the wider TMT sector, with scope to work on the wider range of services including growth strategy, cost and operational strategy (including economic profitability analysis) and enterprise-wide transformation. You will be the second hire of a newly established team that has plans to grow to fifteen staff in the next 2-3 years, and you will play an instrumental part in helping to shape the growth of this team.

Role and responsibilities:

• Take a senior leadership role with the team, with clients and in the broader industry.
• Have existing client relationships, particularly with the M&A community in both corporates and PE houses, which reinforce the team’s credibility and generate project opportunities – extensive experience of M&A related projects will be critical, e.g. Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, Value creation, etc.
• Take responsibility for client relationships and act as a key contact point for those clients.
• Have the ability to anticipate, understand and articulate client requirements – in advance of and during projects.
• Demonstrate excellent communications skills – in written, slide and other reporting formats as well as verbal communications in informal and more formal situations.
• Lead the presentation of findings to senior clients and be comfortable in challenging the thinking of both clients and more senior Firm colleagues.
• Design and run large, complex projects, delivering to client requirements whilst acting as primary client liaison and be an 'ambassador' for the Firm.
• With limited input, guide the team to client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review.
• Support and test/review the design and execution complex analyses to ensure these are credible and accurate.
• Identify go-to-market, thought-leadership and marketing opportunities to lead on, and take responsibility for taking these to clients.
• Actively seek out leadership opportunities, take responsibility for a selection of internal processes and generally act as a leader in the the Strategy function and an inspiration to more junior team members.
• Take overarching responsibility that the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to, by identifying and reviewing any key judgements – but also consulting with other senior staff members as appropriate.

Person requirements:

• Considerable experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / Corporate Development team in industry.
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers across the Media sector and clear view on how the sector is likely to evolve going forward.
• Experience of leading mid-sized and large projects: designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to (i) excellent client output and (ii) strong project economics.
• This should include an extensive coverage of recent M&A transactions, e.g. CDD, VDD, M&A Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Media sector.
• Ability to independently generate sales opportunities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Initiating marketing and sales efforts, proposals, scopes and pricing for mid-sized and large consulting assignments.
• Acting as the source of new business development initiatives and taking these from idea, through design and execution all the way to clients.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders.
• Strong track record of building followership among more junior staff members.
• Non-client facing roles in taking on internal responsibilities on topics like team management, technical tool insight, liaison with service suppliers, etc.

Technical requirements:

• Strong academic track record.
• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities.
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity.
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed.
• Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights – and the ability to guide a team through this process to focus on most important issues.
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen.
• Ability to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Other language skills would be a strong bonus.

We have a briefing with the hiring partner on Wednesday 20th August so will be able to inform successful candidates as to more about the team and the role following this.

Successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 hours.

Cambridge Credentials: adding people.adding value

Our client, a leading strategy consultancy is seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director to join and play a leading role, focusing on deal strategy within the media industry as a part of the wider TMT sector, with scope to work on the wider range of services including growth strategy, cost and operational strategy (including economic profitability analysis) and enterprise-wide transformation. You will be the second hire of a newly established team that has plans to grow to fifteen staff in the next 2-3 years, and you will play an instrumental part in helping to shape the growth of this team.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role with the team and to hold a high quality, credible reputation with clients and in the broader market – experience of a range of M&A related projects will be critical, e.g. Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, Value creation, etc.
• Design and run mid-sized to large projects and / or very large, complex workstreams.
• Act as primary client liaison on Firm engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for the firm.
• Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients.
• Help design - and guide junior staff to - execute detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members.
• Identify go-to-market and marketing opportunities and assume day-to-day responsibility for taking these to clients.
• Maintain active contact with mid-level clients outside of engagement situations.
• Actively seek out leadership opportunities, take responsibility for a selection of internal processes and generally act as a leader in the S&PT and an inspiration to more junior team members.
• Show initiative to identify and drive thought leadership and knowledge management activities.
• Lead on practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives.
• Take day-to-day responsibility that the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to.

Work experience required:

• Experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / corporate development team in industry.
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers across the Media sector and views on the outlook for this sector.
• Experience of leading mid-sized and large projects: designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to (i) excellent client output and (ii) strong project economics.
• This should include an extensive coverage of recent M&A transactions, eg CDD, VDD, M&A Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Media sector.
• Evidence of taking responsibility for designing proposals, scopes and pricing for mid-sized and large consulting assignments.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders.
• Strong track record of building followership among more junior staff members.
• Pro-active role in business development activity, designing client ready pitches, generating differentiated insights and holding personal client relationships.
• Non-client facing roles in driving practice forward in areas such as team management, training, technical tool development, liaison with service suppliers etc.

Technical skills required:

• Strong academic track record.
• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities.
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity.
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed.
• Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights.
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen.
• Ability to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Other language skills would be a strong bonus.

We have a briefing with the hiring partner on Wednesday 20th August so will be able to inform successful candidates as to more about the team and the role following this.

Successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 hours.

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Our client, a leading strategy consultancy is seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director to join and play a leading role, focusing on deal strategy within the media industry as a part of the wider TMT sector, with scope to work on the wider range of services including growth strategy, cost and operational strategy (including economic profitability analysis) and enterprise-wide transformation. You will be the second hire of a newly established team that has plans to grow to fifteen staff in the next 2-3 years, and you will play an instrumental part in helping to shape the growth of this team.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role with the team and to hold a high quality, credible reputation with clients and in the broader market – experience of a range of M&A related projects will be critical, e.g. Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, Value creation, etc.
• Design and run mid-sized to large projects and / or very large, complex workstreams.
• Act as primary client liaison on Firm engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for the firm.
• Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients.
• Help design - and guide junior staff to - execute detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members.
• Identify go-to-market and marketing opportunities and assume day-to-day responsibility for taking these to clients.
• Maintain active contact with mid-level clients outside of engagement situations.
• Actively seek out leadership opportunities, take responsibility for a selection of internal processes and generally act as a leader in the S&PT and an inspiration to more junior team members.
• Show initiative to identify and drive thought leadership and knowledge management activities.
• Lead on practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives.
• Take day-to-day responsibility that the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to.

Work experience required:

• Experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / corporate development team in industry.
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers across the Media sector and views on the outlook for this sector.
• Experience of leading mid-sized and large projects: designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to (i) excellent client output and (ii) strong project economics.
• This should include an extensive coverage of recent M&A transactions, eg CDD, VDD, M&A Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Media sector.
• Evidence of taking responsibility for designing proposals, scopes and pricing for mid-sized and large consulting assignments.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders.
• Strong track record of building followership among more junior staff members.
• Pro-active role in business development activity, designing client ready pitches, generating differentiated insights and holding personal client relationships.
• Non-client facing roles in driving practice forward in areas such as team management, training, technical tool development, liaison with service suppliers etc.

Technical skills required:

• Strong academic track record.
• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities.
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity.
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed.
• Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights.
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen.
• Ability to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Other language skills would be a strong bonus.

We have a briefing with the hiring partner on Wednesday 20th August so will be able to inform successful candidates as to more about the team and the role following this.

Successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 hours.

Cambridge Credentials: adding people.adding value