Senior Director - Insurance, Wealth and Asset Management

Senior Director - Insurance, Wealth and Asset ManagementRole overview: This role sits within the Financial Services Improvement (FSI) practice at Alvarez and Marsal (AandM) in London. Our FSI team assists financial institutions seeking organic or inorganic growth opportunities, requiring restructuring, or conducting strategic reviews. We work with clients across the financial services sector including banks, private equity investors, regulatory authorities, insurers, wealth and asset managers, and other specialized FS firms. AandM’s FSI professionals tackle high-profile assignments, delivering game-changing solutions that drive long-term value.

Business UnitBusiness Unit : Financial Services Improvement (FSI)

Location : Park House, London

Purpose Of The RoleAn opportunity exists for an Insurance / Asset Management / Wealth Management professional at Senior Director level based in our London office. The successful hire will address the sector challenges through designing solutions, conducting strategic reviews or business diagnostics, and delivering change programmes that address critical issues. The appointee will work with our existing team to build the Firm’s profile in Performance Improvement (PI) with a route to market into Financial Services across Europe. The candidate will bring extensive operational and advisory experience within the Financial Services sector and support the development and execution of the AandM PI strategy for key clients and distinctive go-to-market propositions.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively supporting the development of a robust plan to generate deal flow and sustain repeat business;

Acting as a delivery Senior Director for PI services to Insurance / Asset Management / Wealth Management industries, and as a potential market maker;

Leading rapid diagnostic and strategic transformation programmes that improve today’s business and enable the business of tomorrow;

Working closely with AandM’s Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) team to apply a data-driven, PE-lens approach to project delivery;

Coordinating with the broader European FS AandM team, developing a joined-up go-to-market plan, leading international project teams, and building the brand;

Advising clients on problem areas and recommending solutions with technical insight;

Engaging with senior client stakeholders and professionals from leading financial institutions;

Leading initiatives within the broader EMEA Performance Improvement team to embed AandM culture and values, including mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Requirements For This PositionThe preferred candidate is action-oriented and entrepreneurial, able to work independently or as part of a high-performing team, and capable of leveraging a network of contacts with a track record of executing complex PI projects.

Specifically, The Successful Candidate Will Have

Successful track record within a well-established consulting business – top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist/advisory firm, or “Big 4” consultancy;

Established leadership experience within the above advisory background;

Demonstrable experience in strategic and complex change delivery within the market, including rapid strategic programmes for FS clients (cost reduction diagnostics, operational due diligence, revenue enhancement, digital transformation and/or post-merger synergy work);

Expert exposure to the Insurance / Asset Management / Wealth Management space from a Performance Improvement angle and a relevant market network;

Track record of converting business contacts and leads into sustainable, profitable revenue streams;

Experience in managing teams and working across multiple UK and international locations, including third-party and in-house teams;

Fluency in English (verbal and written). Additional European language skills desirable;

At least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Why AandM?Alvarez and Marsal (AandM) is a leading global professional services firm that delivers performance improvement, turnaround management and business advisory services to organizations transforming operations and accelerating results.

Private ownership since 1983, AandM differentiates itself through senior professionals who are operators, consultants and industry veterans, drawing on our restructuring heritage to help leaders turn change into value, manage risk and unlock opportunities.

Locations and further information at www.alvarezandmarsal.com.

Diversity and InclusionAandM’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by AandM’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at AandM. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the AandM way.

Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is Alvarez and Marsal’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment and other terms without discrimination on protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable laws. Additional policy statements by region are available through AandM.

Job informationFirm : Alvarez and Marsal

Location : Park House, London

Seniority levelDirector

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionSales and Business Development

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