Wealth and Asset Management Technology Principal Consultant

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Consultant to join our IT Sourcing & Corporate Services capability. You will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of our Wealth and Asset Management business, delivering high‑impact consulting projects, and shaping the future of our practice. You will work closely with clients across the WAM sector to understand their needs and challenges, develop innovative strategies, and implement solutions that drive real business value.

Reports to: Head of Wealth and Asset Management

Hybrid working – our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. The actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large‑scale IT transformation programmes within the Wealth and Asset Management sector.
• Collaborate with a high‑performing team to create and implement innovative solutions.
• Develop new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of our WAM practice.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives and provide expert advice.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously develop your own expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong management consulting background.
• Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge in Wealth and/or Asset Management.
• Broad knowledge of the third‑party and technology services marketplace and experience across the outsourcing lifecycle, including business cases and cost models (strategy, delivery, transition, service optimisation and remediation).
• Expertise in technology delivery disciplines (e.g. IT strategy, IT service management, agile delivery, IT project management).
• Ability to lead definition of business and IT services, requirements and SLAs.
• Proven track record of delivering transformation in areas such as new products and propositions, operating models, sourcing, platform and data modernisation, post‑merger integration.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

Apply today by completing our online application.