Independent Consultant (Retail)

Independent Consultant (Retail) – Mainland China

This position will suit a highly experienced, creative, and self-motivated individual who possesses a strong understanding of asset management in the region. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a progressive consulting engagement in asset management on a flexible working basis.

Company Overview

NMG’s Global Insights team specialise in delivering proprietary studies that provide intellectual property to help clients better understand the external market, drivers of success and their competitive positioning. Many of these studies are based on structured executive style interviews with key decision makers within institutional and retail segments.

Our clients are primarily large and/or global asset managers, insurers, and reinsurers. Our combined capabilities deliver an unparalleled depth of insight to support strategic decision-making capabilities at all levels.

Summary Statement

We have an opportunity for an Independent Consultant to work with NMG on delivering asset management studies in Mainland China. Each study requires executive-style interviews to be undertaken with key decision makers during April to September and potentially on an annual basis thereafter. This position will suit a highly experienced, creative, and self-motivated individual who possesses a strong understanding of asset management in the region. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a progressive consulting engagement in asset management on a flexible working basis.

It is envisioned that this role will be performed on a contract basis, over several days per week for a period of 4-5 months, with the potential to contribute on an annual basis.

Role

Location:

Mainland China

Industry:

Asset Management, Advice, Insurance

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct 10 to 30 face-to-face / phone / video (e.g. Wechat, Zoom, Teams) interviews with Key Decision Makers in Mainland China (within investment fund distribution channels such as banks, securities firms/broker-dealers, independent fund sales agencies, wealth management companies, family offices, futures companies).

Support NMG’s strategy and insights consulting practice in understanding the key themes and insights from the research study.

Competencies, Qualifications & Experience

Proven analytical and project management skills.

10+ years of experience in the asset management industry with an existing network with Key Decision Makers in Mainland China (within investment fund distribution channel such as banks, securities firms/broker-dealers, independent fund sales agencies, wealth management companies, family offices, futures companies).

Ability to form relationships and gauge the thinking of key decision makers; Ability to work effectively with a global team of consultants.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent attention to detail and high quality standards.