Director - UK
About The Position
Citisoft is a specialist consulting firm focused exclusively on the asset and investment management industry. As its EMEA consulting practice grows, Citisoft is seeking experienced Directors to lead significant transformation initiatives and help shape the firm's continued growth. The Director will lead strategic transformation initiatives for leading asset and investment managers, provide executive-level advisory services, direct complex programmes, build senior client relationships, and contribute to the growth of Citisoft's practices. The role combines investment management expertise, programme leadership, and commercial acumen to help clients deliver change successfully. Relevant areas include investment operations and middle office; investment data management; IBOR/ABOR; trade order management; investment accounting and performance measurement; portfolio management and trade operations; client reporting and fund administration; data management and transformation; investment management platforms such as State Street Alpha, Aladdin, Charles River, SimCorp, and Eagle; and private markets, digital assets, or AI-enabled transformation initiatives. Citisoft offers an opportunity to work exclusively in the investment management industry with leading firms on transformation programmes. The company describes its environment as collaborative and entrepreneurial, with continuous professional development and opportunities to contribute to the firm's growth. It values expertise, curiosity, teamwork, and long-term relationships.
Requirements
- 15 or more years of 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in investment operations and middle office, investment data management, IBOR/ABOR, trade order management, investment accounting and performance measurement, portfolio management and trade operations, client reporting and fund administration, or data management and transformation.
- Experience with State Street Alpha, Aladdin, Charles River, SimCorp, Eagle, or similar investment management platforms.
- Experience with private markets, digital assets, or AI-enabled transformation initiatives.
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.
Benefits
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
