Principal Consultant (Investment Management)

Location: United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a specialist consulting firm focused exclusively on the asset and investment management industry, delivering business, operational, data, and technology transformation initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead consulting engagements across business, operational, data, and technology transformation initiatives.
• Define client-specific delivery approaches, services, and deliverables.
• Manage large-scale projects and transformation programmes.
• Provide subject matter expertise across investment management domains, including investment operations, middle office, investment data, IBOR/ABOR, trade order management, portfolio management, investment accounting, performance measurement, fund administration, and investment technology.
• Build relationships with senior client stakeholders, participate in governance forums, workshops, and steering committees, and support proposals and solution design.
• Mentor consultants and contribute to thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and practice development.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience delivering complex transformation initiatives in investment management, consulting, or financial services.
• Experience as a Senior Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Transformation Lead, Delivery Lead, PMO Lead, Engagement Manager, Solutions Consultant, or similar.
• Strong buy-side investment management expertise across operations, technology, and data.
• Experience leading complex projects, managing stakeholders, and driving successful delivery outcomes.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders up to executive level.
• Strong consulting, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with 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 Data 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role within an EMEA consulting practice focused exclusively on the investment management industry.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Continuous professional development and opportunities to contribute to the firm's growth.
• Culture based on expertise, curiosity, teamwork, and long-term client and colleague relationships.