Director - UK

About Citisoft

Citisoft is a specialist consulting firm dedicated exclusively to the asset and investment management industry. For over 20 years, we have partnered with leading asset managers, wealth managers, asset servicers, and technology providers to solve complex business, operational, data, and technology challenges. Our consultants deliver transformation across investment operations, investment data management, IBOR/ABOR, operating model design, platform implementations, front-to-back transformation, and enterprise-wide business change programmes.

As our EMEA consulting practice continues to grow, we're looking for experienced Directors to join our team. Whether you're currently working as a Programme Director, Transformation Director, Delivery Director, or in a senior leadership role within the buy-side investment management industry, you'll have the opportunity to lead some of the sector's most significant transformation initiatives while helping shape the continued growth of Citisoft.

Role Overview

As a Director, you will lead strategic transformation initiatives for leading asset and investment managers, providing executive-level advisory services, directing complex programmes, building senior client relationships, and contributing to the growth of Citisoft's practices.

Our Directors combine deep investment management expertise, programme leadership, and commercial acumen to help clients successfully deliver change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation programmes across business, operations, data, and technology.
• Provide executive-level advisory services and strategic guidance to clients.
• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Define engagement approaches, governance models, and delivery strategies.
• Lead programme governance, steering committees, and senior stakeholder forums.
• Support business development through account growth, opportunity identification, and proposal development.
• Mentor and develop consulting teams through coaching and leadership.
• Contribute to Citisoft's thought leadership, methodologies, and industry presence.
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Skills & Experience

• 15+ years' experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within investment management, consulting, or financial services.
• Proven experience as a Program Manager, Program Director, Implementation Lead, Transformation Lead, Delivery Director, Head of Change, or similar leadership role.
• Strong buy-side investment management knowledge.
• Demonstrated success leading complex programmes and managing executive client relationships.
• Experience driving business development and growing client accounts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Relevant Experience

• Investment Operations & Middle Office
• Investment Data Management
• IBOR / ABOR
• Trade Order Management
• Investment Accounting & Performance Measurement
• Portfolio Management & Trade Operations
• Client Reporting & Fund Administration
• Data Management & Data Transformation
• State Street Alpha, Aladdin, Charles River, SimCorp, Eagle, or similar investment management platforms
• Private Markets, Digital Assets, or AI-enabled transformation initiatives

Why Citisoft?

At Citisoft, you'll have the opportunity to work exclusively within the investment management industry, partnering with leading firms on meaningful transformation programmes. We offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, continuous professional development, and the chance to contribute directly to the firm's continued growth and success.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a team that values expertise, curiosity, teamwork, and long-term relationships, both with our clients and with each other.