Role OverviewAs a Director, you will lead strategic transformation initiatives for leading asset and investment managers, providing executive-level advisory services, directing complex programmes, building senior client relationships, and contributing to the growth of Citisoft's practices.
Our Directors combine deep investment management expertise, programme leadership, and commercial acumen to help clients successfully deliver change.
Key Responsibilities- Lead complex transformation programmes across business, operations, data, and technology.
- Provide executive-level advisory services and strategic guidance to clients.
- Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors.
- Define engagement approaches, governance models, and delivery strategies.
- Lead programme governance, steering committees, and senior stakeholder forums.
- Support business development through account growth, opportunity identification, and proposal development.
- Mentor and develop consulting teams through coaching and leadership.
- Contribute to Citisoft's thought leadership, methodologies, and industry presence.
Skills & Experience- 15+ years' experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within investment management, consulting, or financial services.
- Proven experience as a Program Manager, Program Director, Implementation Lead, Transformation Lead, Delivery Director, Head of Change, or similar leadership role.
- Strong buy-side investment management knowledge.
- Demonstrated success leading complex programmes and managing executive client relationships.
- Experience driving business development and growing client accounts.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Relevant Experience- Investment Operations & Middle Office
- Investment Data Management
- IBOR / ABOR
- Trade Order Management
- Investment Accounting & Performance Measurement
- Portfolio Management & Trade Operations
- Client Reporting & Fund Administration
- Data Management & Data Transformation
- State Street Alpha, Aladdin, Charles River, SimCorp, Eagle, or similar investment management platforms
- Private Markets, Digital Assets, or AI-enabled transformation initiatives
