Senior Engagement Manager

Job Description: Senior Engagement Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders in the asset management and investment space.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their focus areas and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Conduct periodic meetings with clients to review project progress, address concerns, and identify new opportunities.
• Project and Team Leadership:
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of data and analytics projects, ensuring they meet client expectations and are completed on time and within budget.
• Build and lead large analytics teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Strategic Consulting:
• Provide strategic consultation to clients on data and analytics initiatives, helping them leverage data to drive business decisions and improve performance.
• Develop and execute multi-year analytics roadmap catering to short-term and long-term needs of the client.
• Business Development:
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the asset management space. Develop proposals, pitch decks, and respond to RFPs.
• Actively contribute to the topline growth within the Banking and Capital Markets vertical.
• Thought Leadership:
• Stay updated on industry trends, AI applications, emerging technologies, and best practices in asset management and data analytics.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base by publishing white papers, articles, and case studies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with about 10+ years experience of managing and mentoring large analytics team located globally (comprising data science managers, data scientists, analysts, and engineers).
• Deep experience in and understanding of the asset management and investment industry, including key trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Familiarity with the asset management processes, investment strategies, and regulatory requirements; and the role of data/analytics across such functions.
• Expertise in machine learning and AI concepts; and their applications in investments industry.
• Proficiency in data analytics and BI tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with implementing data management, data governance, and data integration solutions in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, Snowflake).
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex consulting projects from inception to completion.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong presentation and story-telling skills, with experience presenting to C-suite executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in business development, including client pitching and RFP response writing.
• Bachelors degree in finance, business, data science, mathematics or a related field (Masters degree or MBA preferred).

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the asset management sector by leveraging data and analytics to drive business success. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for data and a track record of delivering exceptional results, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Originally posted on Himalayas