FS AWM Operations Management Consultant - Sr. Associate

Specialty/Competency: Operations
Industry/Sector: Asset and Wealth Management
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 80%

A career within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programmes to drive both growth and profitability.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Year(s) of Experience

3 year(s)

Degree Preferred

Master Degree

Preferred Fields of Study

Business Administration/Management/Analytics, Operations Management/Research, Finance, Engineering, Computer and Information Science

Certification(s) Preferred

CFA, CFP, CIMA

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in the Asset and Wealth Management industry including the following areas:

• Applying proven experience in Wealth Management, and/or Asset Management business models and services;

• Applying knowledge of transaction lifecycles of Financial Services products

• Applying knowledge of leading business applications that support various aspects of Asset Servicing and/or Asset Manager value chain;

• Maintaining current knowledge of operations and administration of Financial Services including middle and back-office operations;

• Applying experience with data and systems interactions including IT tools and technology;

• Utilizing project management software / tools;

• Learning new technologies;

• Understanding of key controls within payments, middle and back-office processes;

• Applying knowledge of data analysis, process and business requirements;

• Applying knowledge of technology implementations – design through roll-out;

• Being familiar with trends of global organizations;

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success supporting large teams through the design and implementation of changes to Operations, including people, process and technology including the following areas:

• Delivering significant business results that utilizes strategic and creative thinking, problem solving, individual initiative;

• Leading project work streams, emphasizing the ability to build collaborative relationships with team members and work autonomously with little direction;

• Teaming with others including building productive and collaborative relationships with team members and proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback;

• Communicating effectively in written and verbal formats in various situations and to various audiences;

• Conducting market research and quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights and the ability to grasp readily analytical frameworks and employ them effectively to either qualitative or quantitative evidence;

• Owning and delivering projects - including bringing together the right perspectives, identifying roadblocks, and integrating feedback from clients and team members;

• Structuring and communicating ideas logically;

• Seeking opportunities to build and maintain professional relationships;

• Approaching new projects with an open mind;

• Demonstrating empathy for coworkers and clients;

• Learning from mistakes and asking for help when needed;

• Persevering through challenges; and,

• Believing in the value created by diverse teams and adapting to a variety of working styles.

Learn more about how we work:

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: