Senior Consultant – Wealth / Asset Management / Life & Pensions

Company: PA Consulting
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Location: London
Job Description:

10 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DN, United Kingdom, London SW1E 5DN, GB

Full-time

Position Summary

We are looking for an exceptional Senior or Principal Consultant to join our Financial Services consulting team. You will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of our Wealth, Asset Management, and Life & Pensions businesses, delivering high‑impact consulting projects, and shaping the future of our practice. You will work closely with clients across these sectors to understand their needs and challenges, develop innovative strategies, and implement solutions that drive real business value. You’ll work across a variety of transformation‑focused engagements, from taking new products and propositions to market, optimising operating models and technology platforms, and leveraging data to create impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver large‑scale / complex transformation programmes within Wealth, Asset Management, and/or Life & Pensions sectors.
  • Collaborate with a high‑performing team to create and implement innovative solutions.
  • Develop new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of our practice.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives and provide expert advice.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously develop your own expertise.

Hybrid working – our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Qualifications

  • Strong management consulting background.
  • Extensive experience and proven track record in delivering transformation across Wealth, Asset Management and/or Life & Pensions firms.
  • Strong experience in at least two of the following areas:
    • Managing large‑scale / complex transformation projects and programmes across core business functions such as front‑office, distribution and operations.
    • Product and proposition development.
    • Operating model design and implementation.
    • Operational improvement and cost reduction.
    • Technology vendor selection and implementation.
    • Business process outsourcing across the full lifecycle, including business cases and implementation.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Security Clearance Requirements

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting. Applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years). If you’re unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

Benefits

  • Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
  • Generous company pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
  • Annual performance‑based bonus.
  • Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

EEO Statement

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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Posted: June 20th, 2026