Independent Consultant

Independent Consultant – UK (Wholesale)

This position will suit a highly experienced, creative, and self-motivated individual who possesses a strong understanding of asset management in the UK. 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.

We are constantly evolving and the range of work that we do rapidly challenges and expands our peoples’ knowledge. Our team-based structures encourage participation from all experience levels – everyone is encouraged to contribute, regardless of their role. We advocate hearing different points of view, collaboration and constructive debate.

Summary Statement

We now have a part-time opportunity for an Independent Consultant to work with NMG on our Global Asset Management Study in the UK. This program requires executive-style interviews to be undertaken with key decision makers who are involved in investment strategy and fund selection. The interview cycle is during May to July and potentially on an annual basis thereafter. This position will suit a highly experienced and self-motivated individual who possesses a strong understanding of asset management in the UK.

It is envisioned that this role will be performed on a contract basis, over several days per week for a period of 2-3 months, with the potential to contribute on an annual basis.

Role

Location:

United Kingdom

Industry:

Asset Management, Insurance

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct 10 or more interviews with decision makers who influence investment decisions, including fund manager liaison and selection, in wholesale asset management in the UK (e.g. retail or private banks, discretionary asset managers, life insurers, fund platforms, fund research houses, multi-managers, national adviser networks)

Utilise your network to identify executives appropriate to participate in the study

Support NMG’s strategy and insights consulting practice in understanding the key themes and insights from the research study and sharing findings back with participants

Competencies, Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of experience in the asset management industry with an existing network within the UK wholesale/retail asset management industry

Ability to form relationships and gauge the thinking of key decision makers

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively with a global team of consultants

Excellent attention to detail and high-quality standards