Job Description

Role: Technology Consulting 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 Technology projects in key areas such as:

• Cloud & Enterprise Modernisation
• Data Architecture, Transformation & Analytics
• Automation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Platform Modernisation
• Digital Assets & Decentralised Ledgers
• Digital Transformation Enablement
• Wealth Technology
• Technology Strategy, FinTech & Innovation

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 Technology Consulting Manager, 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 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
• 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 Capital Markets 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 Consulting experience at a recognized consulting firm or through an 'in-house' consulting/Technology role (e.g., Group Technology Strategy, CIO Office roles) in the Financial Services industry
• Able to demonstrate the ability to shape, structure, design and deliver complex Technology 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 Capital Markets / Financial Services industry. Demonstrate strong advisory capabilities, with deep experience becoming a trusted partner to clients
• An excellent understanding of the Technology used across the Capital Markets industry, across a range of client segments, offerings, and businesses, including front-to-back business processes and product types
• Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key Technology 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
• Strong experience in project management and/or business analysis within a Financial Services / Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets, Investment Banking industry, including a solid understanding of Front, Middle and Back office processes and the trade lifecycle.
• 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
• Solid knowledge of data and data models / data sources aligned to CM domains and asset classes.
• 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 Prince, 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.
About Accenture
About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces(TM).Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.
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