Job Description

A career within Financial Services Solutions, will provide you the opportunity to use sophisticated models to value complex financial instruments and design strategies that reduce risk and maximise business opportunities for our clients. We help on a wide variety of financial and valuation issues, as well as develop and test financial models, model risk scenarios, validate expertise across various financial areas, and deliver comprehensive analytics addressing client finance issues. Purpose-led work you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of As a Technology Strategy and Transformation PE & Pension Architect, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help solve business problems for Investment Management Clients across Financial Services, with a focus on the priority segment of Private Equity and Pension Funds
• Be accountable for solution architecture for large scale technology advisory and transformation projects comprising multiple resources and teams
• Translate business capabilities into solution architectures that consistently exceed clients expectations
• Understand how IT strategies support client business strategies in the asset management sector
• Help clients to define the right technology solutions to move their business forward, with the goal of improving the effectiveness of our clients\xe2\x80\x99 IT organizations
• Set up and support a technology strategy and architecture project according to a vision
• Understand the key market trends and challenges facing asset management clients
• Interview clients to identify the root causes of problems and turn analyses into insight so they can grow
• Effectively communicate complex material effectively in written and oral formats to various audiences
• Stay abreast of key industry developments in Canada and globally
• Support pursuit teams and proposal development including innovative approaches and methodologies tailored to address specific client requirements
• Mentor, motivate and inspire staff on the team through meaningful connections and support team activities to foster an environment of collaboration and success
• Connect across the PwC global network to share experiences and apply global ideas to our Canadian client base

Experiences and skills you\xe2\x80\x99ll use to solve

• Relevant experience in a leading management or technology consulting firm, demonstrating knowledge of strategy, and technology used by Asset Management clients to serve their stakeholders
• Understanding of the full spectrum of technologies from the front office (eg. CRM, deal management, and portfolio management technology) to the middle and back-office infrastructure in the Asset Management sector (E.g. pension funds, private equity etc)
• Designing architectures for systems/workflows providing critical support to the Portfolio Management, Portfolio Construction, Trading, Investment Operations and Risk Management functions
• Bringing in-depth knowledge of and experience working with industry specific technologies (e.g., Charles River IMS, State Street Alpha, BlackRock Aladdin, SimCorp, etc.)
• A track record of successful project delivery based on practical and modular architectures with experience integrating SaaS, cloud native and on-premise solutions
• Demonstrated skills in modeling business data, business strategy, problem-solving, team coordination and communication
• Curiosity about emerging technologies including cloud, Data Science and Machine learning is an asset
• Experience in delivering large business and IT transformations and full life-cycle projects including experience with public and private markets would be an asset
• Proven track record of solving significant business problems that reflects strategic and creative thinking, individual initiative and motivating teams
• Exposure to Business Architecture techniques to bridge the gap between business and technology is an asset
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
• Candidates should be prepared to travel (10% to 50%)

Why you\xe2\x80\x99ll love PwC
We\xe2\x80\x99re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.

Your Application to PwC
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Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future
At this time, PwC does not require, but strongly encourages, full vaccination in order to access its offices. Some of our clients may require vaccination and other restrictions to be in place to access their premises. You may, therefore, be required to be vaccinated and comply with all other restrictions where applicable. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating, based on client, team and individual needs. At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.