Director Managed Services Financial Services

PwC is at the heart of society with over 5500 colleagues in the Netherlands through contact with clients and through PwCs partnerships which are active in the field of social entrepreneurship circularity or other sustainability areas. PwC aims to contribute to trust in society and help sustainably solve important problems. That is PwCs purpose and thus the benchmark for the things PwC does or wants to do and for determining whether something is a success.

As a Director in Financial Services team you are part of a rapidly growing practice. You play an important role in expanding existing client relationships and developing new client relationships. You are partly responsible for expanding the team and contribute significantly to the profitable growth of the practice.

In this role you work in the Financial Services team and focus on helping banks insurers and pension providers with their managed services needs across the board. Together with multidisciplinary teams you solve complex transformation regulatory and technology issues for clients ensure proper implementation of laws and regulations and respond to the accelerated shift in consumer demand and the increasing competition from disruptive players in the Financial Services domain.

What will you be doing

• As the director of FS Finance Managed Services you will lead a team of problem solvers with diverse backgrounds on every assignment to help resolve complex issues and challenges for clients in the pension insurance and banking sectors. You will actively be part of this team yourself;

• Collaboration is the key to success. Collaboration with other competencies within the Consulting team such as People & Organization Data Analytics and Operations and Risk. But also collaboration with other parts of PwC such as the Deals practice and the actuaries. You are part of a broad international network and have access to all available knowledge to undertake yourself;

• You will be jointly responsible for building the Financial Services advisory practice. This includes acquiring projects and strengthening and expanding relationships with clients in the pension insurance and banking sectors;

• You will lead multiple projects and actively build multidisciplinary teams of passionate and skilled advisors as an entrepreneur;

• You know how to translate strategy and project management into execution: from strategy to execution.

Does this describe you

The successful candidate is strongly driven to further expand and grow the practice. The ideal candidate:

• Has relevant experience (>10 years) in a professional services firm or a notable industry player delivering managed services;

• Has delivered end to end managed services covering design implementation and operations and is able to lead client conversations on these phases;

• Has experience with the tech architecture of banking insurers and pension providers and is aware of what is happening in the field of functionality interfaces data and infrastructure as well as managed services and outsourcing operations;

• Has experience with the implementation of technological solutions and well able to further develop existing alliances with these parties and fulfill the role of business transformation partner at PwCs clients;

• Has solid experience with (digital) operating model transformations;

• Has a well-developed network at the executive level in the insurance and pension sectors and is aware of the challenges clients in those sectors face;

• Has proven to be a reliable advisor in the sector and brings important relationships from there;

• Is excellent at bridging the gap between technology and business through knowledge of financial services products processes and relevant laws and regulations as well as hands-on experience with improving IT architecture and implementing technology;

• Knowledge of data strategy data architecture and data management is desired as well as knowledge in the field of operating model transformation.

In addition to this concrete work experience the ideal candidate also possesses the competencies and personal characteristics that match PwCs ambitions and culture. The ideal candidate for this position:

• Has an academic-level degree;

• Is an entrepreneurial self-starter likes to seek a platform in the market and is able to further expand and grow the business;

• Is analytically and conceptually strong;

• Has execution power and are commercially skilled;

• Has a positive mindset and think in terms of opportunities and possibilities;

• Is self-reflective and empathetic.

• Is a team player focused on collaboration and connection both with clients and with colleagues within PwC;

• Has excellent leadership skills and the ambition to motivate teams and be successful on both the client and PwC sides. Contributing to the growth of individuals within the competency is essential in this;

• Has an innovative mentality and is thus able to influence and realize innovative value propositions within PwC.

What are we offering
At PwC you will have the opportunity to be yourself get the best out of yourself in a high-performance organisation and grow within our global network. As part of our team we offer:

• A competitive salary permanent contract attractive pension plan and the opportunity to grow rapidly;

• Customised training for professional growth and leadership development;

• Motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are highly valued;

• Comprehensive benefits including well-being budget for physical and mental health;

• Flexibility of hybrid working including ergonomic home office and fixed expense allowance including internet allowance;

• Attractive mobility options including electric lease car or car waiver allowance and the possibility of using different shared transport providers;

• 35 vacation days per year.

This is just a selection of our terms of employment. Find more information on our website.

Getting started at PwC
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• Youll immediately receive confirmation in your inbox;

• If your qualifications match the profile that we have in mind then well contact you within two weeks for a short introduction call.

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