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Senior Manager, Career Level 6Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” –

Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAs a team:The Exchanges and Market Infrastructure (EMI) offering sits in Accenture’s Capital Markets practice, within the Financial Services industry segment. Accenture’s Capital Markets practice works with leading global firms across Investment Banking, Asset / Investment Managers, Wealth Managers, Exchanges, Data Providers, Custodians and Clearing Houses. Technology innovation, market disruption, data-led transformation and enterprise modernisation are trends that are having a significant impact on the business and operational models of our clients. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more industry participants are turning to us for help with their most important strategic investments.The scale of our capabilities and client engagements, and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate, and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to grow and advance.As a senior manager within Accenture’s Exchange and Market Infrastructure practice, there will never be a typical day and that’s why people love it here.As a Capital Markets Strategy and Consulting Senior Manager you will:Play a strategic leadership role in the Exchanges and Market Infrastructure (EMI) offering. You will be responsible for driving complex transformation programs, shaping industry-leading propositions, and deepening our relationships with key capital markets clients. You will lead with insight, foster high-performing teams, and directly contribute to the growth and differentiation of the offering and broader Capital Markets business.Typical responsibilities:Lead the shaping, structuring, and end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex consulting engagements across capital markets clients, particularly within Exchanges, Clearing Houses, and other Market Infrastructure Providers

Navigate demanding stakeholder environments, often with intense regulatory oversight and delivery challenges, to define and implement c-suite strategic agendas

Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, building long-term strategic relationships across the Capital Markets ecosystem. You’ll demonstrate a consistent track record of delivering tangible client value and becoming an embedded partner in shaping client transformation agendas

Drive the growth of the EMI offering within Capital Markets, leading proposal development, identifying emerging trends in customers and the market, and aligning Accenture’s capabilities to drive the growth agenda for clients

Play a lead role in originating and converting new business opportunities in the EMI offering—identifying white space opportunities, shaping go-to-market strategies, and developing accelerators or methodologies. You’ll contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the practice

Define and deliver thought-provoking, market-relevant insights and perspectives. Represent Accenture in external forums, and contribute to the development of our intellectual capital on topics such as digital asset infrastructure, clearing and settlement modernisation, or exchange platform transformation

Inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams. Actively mentor and sponsor junior talent, support capability development, and innovation

Prioritise diversity and inclusion across teams and champion change that brings added value to the business

We are looking for the following skills and experience:10+ years of relevant experience including at least 6 years of direct consulting experience within EMI clients at a recognized consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting/business development role (e.g., Group Strategy, Group Corporate Development) in the Financial Services industry

Deep subject matter expertise within the EMI spectrum (e.g., Data Providers, Exchanges, Clearing Houses) with a strong grasp of financial markets, and the systems and entities that facilitate the clearing, settlement, and recording of financial transactions

Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills and able to demonstrate the ability to successfully shape, lead, and deliver complex consulting engagements across diverse and demanding stakeholder groups

A proven track record of developing deep and trusted senior client relationships across the Capital Markets / Financial Services industry. Demonstrate strong advisory capabilities, with deep experience becoming a trusted partner to senior client executives

Knowledge and a personal viewpoint ok key trends shaping Capital Markets and specifically in EMI

An excellent understanding of the Capital Markets industry, across a range of client segments, offerings, and businesses, with strong familiarity with the Exchanges and Market Infrastructure landscape – spanning trading venues, clearing houses, settlement systems, and the broader post-trade value chain

Proven track record in delivering major transformation programs in highly regulated, complex environments – preferably including front-to-back platform migrations, regulatory reform implementations (e.g., CSDR, DLT pilots), or post-trade automation

Commercially astute, with experience in sales origination, commercial structuring, and closing consulting engagements

Demonstrated ability to lead senior client relationships, shape multi-year transformation agendas, and deliver high-impact outcomes

Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions. Comfortable operating within uncertain / ambiguous circumstances to lead and drive

Natural leadership and the ability to quickly build effective teams, establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication

Set yourself apart:Recognized as a subject matter expert or thought leader within EMI

Direct experience in digital market infrastructure initiatives (e.g., tokenized assets, real-time settlement, DLT-based clearing)

Strong knowledge of Data and AI capabilities and how these can be applied to drive innovation and efficiency within EMI ecosystem – e.g. Generative AI and the impact this will have on the industry

Existing relationships with key Exchanges and Market Infrastructure stakeholders (e.g., LSEG, ICE, Euronext, Euroclear, DTCC, CCPs, Fintechs)

Experience managing complex stakeholder environments across multiple geographies and regulatory regimes

Qualifications and / or experience with key project/programme methodologies are advantageous (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum Master)

Strong academic background, to Bachelor’s degree level or higher, or equivalent experience; postgraduate education (e.g., MBA or MSc) desirable

What’s In It For YouAt Accenture in addition to a highly competitive salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.Seniority level

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