Amsterdam (Senior) Manager Asset Management Business Transformation 1083 HP

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Your new job | About your main responsibilities   

Become a  (Senior) Manager Asset Management Business Transformation at EY, shaping the future of financial services. The Business Transformation team is part of our Business Consulting service line.

 

Work on high-impact transformation programmes for leading wealth and asset managers, helping clients reimagine their operating models through large-scale platform transformations centered on solutions such as BlackRock Aladdin and Amundi Alto. You'll advise executive teams on strategy, operating model design, and transformation execution, supporting the modernisation of investment management capabilities and enabling greater efficiency, scalability, and resilience across the organisation.

 

In addition, you'll help shape the future of the industry through AI-enabled and Business-led (Agentic) transformations, combining technology, data, and process innovation to unlock new sources of value and accelerate enterprise-wide change.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Take a leading role in shaping and delivering business proposals and scoping documents 

• Drive transformative change and growth with your strategic vision 

• Engagement Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex, Business transformation projects, managing multi-disciplinary alongside delivery budgets and timelines. 

• Business Development & Market Expansion: Spearhead commercial growth within the Dutch and European markets by identifying organizational data bottlenecks, crafting compelling business-led proposals, and building long-term alliances with partners in the Wealth & Asset management sector. Proactively builds and maintains a senior network in this sector; attends, organizes, and speaks at industry forums, roundtables, and events. 

• Teaming & Talent Cultivation: Direct, coach, and inspire colleagues within the Business Transformation team and collaborate across teams to integrate diverse insights. 

 

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office  
The Business Transformation team consists of almost 40 professionals. The team has a gender ratio of 55/45. Colleagues come from 9 different countries: Turkey, South Africa, France, Latvia, China, Hungary, Norway, UK, and the Netherlands. The average age within the team is around 30 years. The team has an open and collaborative culture and is socially active. There are regular social events, including drinks and team sports, as well as an annual ski trip  

  

Your office  

Amsterdam  
Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.  

 

 Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution  

Experience & Background:  

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience 

• A completed Masters degree (WO level) in, for example, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Finance, Strategic Entrepreneurship, or a related field. 

• Proven track record designing and delivering large-scale, business-led transformations;

• Deep industry expertise (preferably asset management)

• Hands-on experience with large investment management platforms such as BlackRock Aladdin or Amundi Alto. Aladdin knowledge is a strong preference.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in high-pressure, high-stakes client environments with senior (C-suite/ExCo) stakeholder exposure 
• Knowledge of investment operations and asset management, including front-to-back investment processes, trade lifecycle management, portfolio management support, investment accounting and post-trade operations. Experience with one or more asset management platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Alto, SimCorp, Charles River) is highly valued.

 

Senior manager requirements:

• Commercial Capability 

• Active business development experience. Has originated, shaped, and closed large engagements (€1M+ range), not just delivered them 

• Able to carry a revenue target and account for pipeline independently 

• Comfortable leading proposals, responding to RFPs, and navigating complex procurement processes 

• Leadership & Delivery 

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across strategy, technology, and change workstreams 

• Capable of serving as the “client owner”; accountable for relationship, quality, and commercial outcomes simultaneously 

• Experience contributing to practice development and developing junior staff - methodology, talent, proposition design - beyond individual project delivery 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Dutch language - full professional proficiency is a plus  

• Pre-existing senior relationships at wealth or asset managers in the Netherlands
• Understanding of the Dutch regulatory environment (DNB, AFM) and how it shapes transformation agendas 

 

 Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment  

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).  

• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.  

• 34 days of annual leave to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.  

• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.  

• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.  

• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.  

• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.  

• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.  

• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.  

• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.  

• All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here 

 

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process  

1. For this vacancy, we only ask your resume with a motivation letter. 

2. First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have. 

3. Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow. 

4. We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening.Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY 

 

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