FS AWM Operations Management Consultant - Experienced Associate
The FS AWM Operations Management Consultant at Confidential Client specializes in optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the financial services and asset wealth management sectors. This role involves analyzing client needs, developing operational strategies, and supporting project delivery using innovative technologies, while fostering continuous learning and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Experienced Associate-level Operations Consultant to join their Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) operations team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on improving operational efficiency across wealth and asset management functions. You will support project delivery, analyze processes and data, and help implement practical solutions that reduce risk and increase productivity.
What you’ll do
- Contribute to projects across asset and wealth management operations, including middle- and back-office processes
- Analyze client processes, transaction lifecycles, and data to identify improvement opportunities
- Support development of operational recommendations and implementation plans
- Use project management tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results
- Participate in client meetings, prepare deliverables, and present findings to stakeholders
- Learn and apply new technologies and data systems to support project outcomes
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and support senior staff in delivering high-quality work
Qualifications — Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 1 year of experience in management consulting, financial services, or asset/wealth management operations
- Ability to gather and analyze information from multiple sources and identify patterns
- Strong communication skills — able to ask clarifying questions, synthesize information, and present ideas clearly
- Demonstrated teamwork and a learning mindset; willingness to adapt in a fast-paced client environment
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree (MBA or related field) or advanced study in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or similar
- Experience with wealth management and asset management operating models
- Familiarity with transaction lifecycles for financial services products and middle/back-office operations
- Experience using project management software and basic data tools
- Comfort learning new technologies, data systems, and analyzing business requirements
- Exposure to global organizational trends in financial services
Compensation & benefits
- Salary range: $63,000 - $140,000 (actual pay dependent on experience, qualifications, and location)
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
- Typical benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan (401k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave (benefits vary by employer and location)
Why candidates succeed here
- You are curious, reliable, and eager to build domain knowledge in AWM operations
- You take ownership of your development and actively seek feedback
- You communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with teammates and clients
- You balance attention to detail with an awareness of broader business impact
Legal & hiring information (U.S.)
- Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws where the role is posted.
- This posting includes a good-faith salary range. Actual compensation will be set consistent with applicable pay transparency laws and the candidate’s experience, skills, and the job location.
- Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants irrespective of protected characteristics. Additional local fair-chance or hiring ordinance provisions will be applied when relevant.
- Confidential Client’s policy on visa sponsorship: refer to the client during screening if you require future H-1B or other immigration sponsorship; some roles may have restrictions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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