Wavestone UK are seeking to hire a Business Advisory – Wealth and Asset Management Partner.  

Becoming part of the Business Advisory FS team will present new opportunities for you to make a positive impact as we embark on securing major international accounts to support our growth in international markets. This will mean working with our FTSE100 clients on a wide range of advisory projects, bringing deep business and technology expertise to help address opportunities and challenges across their organisations. 

Your role as a Partner with extensive experience working in the Wealth and Asset Management field means being a key player to lead and drive the development of the Financial Services practice in terms of: 

• Industry Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrate in-depth expertise in the Financial Services sector to support the development of service propositions, drive sales, and ensure successful project delivery. Partners must also possess a strong knowledge of key industry players, products, processes and systems.
   
• Business Development: Play a pivotal role in Wavestone’s business by driving complex business proposals and contributing significantly to account growth. Leverage market insights and experience to identify and target key opportunities and clients.
   
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with high-level key clients in the investment and technology sector to position Wavestone as the preferred provider of relevant services. 
   
• Engagement Leadership: Oversee our most complex client projects to deliver maximum value for the client across the Wealth & Asset Management or Banking sectors. 

To be considered for this role: 

• Solid foundations in consulting skills with significant experience in external client-facing consulting or equivalent roles within the wealth and asset management sector

• Proven track record of selling consulting services (account planning, pitching to clients, proposals, value proposition development) 

• Solid network of contacts within Financial Services  

• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization, experience in managing and leading teams, developing and coaching the wider consulting team

• Proven background leading Transformation Programmes and strong acumen enhancing advisory credibility 

• Comprehensive knowledge on the following topics in the Wealth & Asset Management arena:  

• M&A support and execution within the sector

• Retail and institutional distribution

• Front, middle and back-office systems and operations, inc. fund accounting, custody, transfer agency etc. 

• End to end lifecycle of vendor / outsource partner strategy through to implementation

• Client onboarding

• Data strategy, operating model development and implementation within the sector 

• Different asset classes such as public and private assets, hedge funds, UCITs etc. 

Our commitment: Wavestone values and Positive Way  

• Impact high-growth business across US, UK, and Europe and drive client satisfaction through shaping culture, enhancing value propositions, and fostering business development. 

• Nurture your growth under the Wavestone Horizon Framework - covering transparent and competitive compensation, clear salary policy, bespoke training, and definitive internal mobility.  

• Embrace a barrier-free, collaborative team with a vibrant people culture and collective mindset through regular events, meetings, and committees.  

• Experience flexible work options, strong CSR commitment, ethical responsibility and a culture promoting work-life balance and time-off. 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme  

• Income protection insurance, 5% company pension, private health and dental cover, life insurance, company share scheme 

• Additional flexible benefits you can select from such as additional holidays, additional pension contributions, subsidized gym, subscriptions to wellbeing apps, Netflix, retail vouchers 

• 25 days annual leave  

Travel and Location 

• Employees are not required to work in a Wavestone office on a full-time basis but are required to commute to the office /client site, whenever necessary. Wavestone UK office is in the heart of the city of London.  

• Note: Mandatory 2-3 days per week in Wavestone office / client site during probation  

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion, Social Mobility and Anti-Racism networks.  

If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, please reach out to us to discuss this.