Astro Studios, Inc.
Managing Consultants FS - WAM or Life & Pensions We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Financial Services community as a Managing Consultant in either Wealth Management or Life & Pensions. Take a pivotal role in shaping and delivering transformative engagements across Wealth Management or the Life & Pensions sub sector, within Financial Services, where your expertise drives real, sustainable change for our clients and communities. Shape your own path in a dynamic environment, where you'll have autonomy and impact, with opportunities to grow your consulting career amidst industry leaders and innovators. Be at the forefront of redefining operational effectiveness and future capability for leading WAM and Life Pensions organisations, supporting their response to evolving client, regulatory, and technological landscapes. Work within an inclusive, expert Financial Services team-collaborating with peers, receiving mentoring, and sharing insights to tackle complex, high-impact programmes. What you can expect Lead the delivery of transformation management office and programme execution for Wealth Management or Life and Pensions and wider financial services clients; take on responsibility for shaping transformation strategies and ensuring effective implementation. Drive complex programme and project management, including the definition and hands-on delivery of multi-disciplinary change initiatives such as operating model design, regulatory change, digital transformation, and cost optimisation. Build and sustain trusted client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead business development initiatives-contributing to proposal development, thought leadership, and go-to-market offerings in either Wealth Management or Life and Pensions Shape and launch new service propositions within the Wealth Management or in the Life and Pensions space, leveraging your sector insights and delivering high-value solutions to client challenges. Guide and coach teams through all stages of large-scale change, ensuring deliverables are met to exceptional standards-drawing on leading methods and tools for transformation and delivery assurance. Influence senior stakeholders, facilitating consensus and alignment on key programme decisions and future-state architectures. Drive innovation within consulting delivery, helping PA and its clients stay ahead of market trends and regulatory developments. Benefit from ongoing learning, certifications, and professional growth initiatives that support your onward career journey. Qualifications Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply-we often hire for similar roles that may be a great fit. Proven experience leading the delivery of complex transformation, programme, and project management initiatives within Wealth & Asset Management or in the Life and Pensions or broader Financial Services sectors. Deep knowledge of Wealth Management or Life and Pensions client needs, market trends, operating model challenges, and the evolving regulatory and digital landscape. Demonstrated ability to translate client challenges into structured transformation programmes-from business case development through to execution, adoption, and benefits realisation. Track record of selling and delivering professional consulting services, including building and expanding client relationships across senior stakeholder groups. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced and complex environments, with a strong focus on delivery assurance, governance, and stakeholder management. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to steer senior-level client conversations and drive consensus. Agile or other project delivery credentials are advantageous, alongside familiarity with industry frameworks and best practices relevant to WAM or Life and Pensions transformation. Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and bringing sector-leading solutions to market. Deep knowledge of Wealth and/or Life & Pensions client needs, market trends, products & propositions, operating model challenges, technology platforms and the evolving regulatory landscape. Additional information Please not that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory Callwith a senior Talent Acquisition Partner to explore your background, the opportunity, and PA. Round 1:Three competency-based interviews with members of the team. Final Round :Business plan presentation to PA leaders-with guidance and prep time provided.
Managing Consultants FS - WAM or Life & Pensions We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Financial Services community as a Managing Consultant in either Wealth Management or Life & Pensions. Take a pivotal role in shaping and delivering transformative engagements across Wealth Management or the Life & Pensions sub sector, within Financial Services, where your expertise drives real, sustainable change for our clients and communities. Shape your own path in a dynamic environment, where you'll have autonomy and impact, with opportunities to grow your consulting career amidst industry leaders and innovators. Be at the forefront of redefining operational effectiveness and future capability for leading WAM and Life Pensions organisations, supporting their response to evolving client, regulatory, and technological landscapes. Work within an inclusive, expert Financial Services team-collaborating with peers, receiving mentoring, and sharing insights to tackle complex, high-impact programmes. What you can expect Lead the delivery of transformation management office and programme execution for Wealth Management or Life and Pensions and wider financial services clients; take on responsibility for shaping transformation strategies and ensuring effective implementation. Drive complex programme and project management, including the definition and hands-on delivery of multi-disciplinary change initiatives such as operating model design, regulatory change, digital transformation, and cost optimisation. Build and sustain trusted client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead business development initiatives-contributing to proposal development, thought leadership, and go-to-market offerings in either Wealth Management or Life and Pensions Shape and launch new service propositions within the Wealth Management or in the Life and Pensions space, leveraging your sector insights and delivering high-value solutions to client challenges. Guide and coach teams through all stages of large-scale change, ensuring deliverables are met to exceptional standards-drawing on leading methods and tools for transformation and delivery assurance. Influence senior stakeholders, facilitating consensus and alignment on key programme decisions and future-state architectures. Drive innovation within consulting delivery, helping PA and its clients stay ahead of market trends and regulatory developments. Benefit from ongoing learning, certifications, and professional growth initiatives that support your onward career journey. Qualifications Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply-we often hire for similar roles that may be a great fit. Proven experience leading the delivery of complex transformation, programme, and project management initiatives within Wealth & Asset Management or in the Life and Pensions or broader Financial Services sectors. Deep knowledge of Wealth Management or Life and Pensions client needs, market trends, operating model challenges, and the evolving regulatory and digital landscape. Demonstrated ability to translate client challenges into structured transformation programmes-from business case development through to execution, adoption, and benefits realisation. Track record of selling and delivering professional consulting services, including building and expanding client relationships across senior stakeholder groups. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced and complex environments, with a strong focus on delivery assurance, governance, and stakeholder management. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to steer senior-level client conversations and drive consensus. Agile or other project delivery credentials are advantageous, alongside familiarity with industry frameworks and best practices relevant to WAM or Life and Pensions transformation. Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and bringing sector-leading solutions to market. Deep knowledge of Wealth and/or Life & Pensions client needs, market trends, products & propositions, operating model challenges, technology platforms and the evolving regulatory landscape. Additional information Please not that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory Callwith a senior Talent Acquisition Partner to explore your background, the opportunity, and PA. Round 1:Three competency-based interviews with members of the team. Final Round :Business plan presentation to PA leaders-with guidance and prep time provided.
Astro Studios, Inc.
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. You will play a key role within our central Business Support function, providing first-class secretarial and administrative support to Partners in our Energy and Utilities GTM team. The focus is on enabling our Partners and Consultants to concentrate on client projects by ensuring seamless operations and support. You will be the first point of contact for a diverse range of personnel. Key Responsibilities Secretarial support for Partners (approx. 80% of role): Complex diary and international travel management across multiple time zones Inbox management and communication gatekeeping Submission of expenses in line with company policy Supporting consultants with booking rooms, organising catering, and travel arrangements Supporting internal team meetings, external client events, and preparing documentation or minutes General time and workload management to meet tight deadlines General and system administration; ad hoc support (approx. 20%) Supporting various Go-To-Market and capability initiatives Processing purchase orders and assisting with ISO audits Providing cover for team members during absence Supporting workshops and other business support tasks 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. Qualifications Educated to A Level standard or equivalent Eligible for Security Clearance Skills & Personal Qualities: Significant secretarial and administrative experience, ideally within a large professional services organisation Excellent MS Office skills, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Strong experience of complex diary and travel management Ability to build effective working relationships Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a friendly and professional manner Meticulous attention to detail and quality Strong planning and organisational abilities under pressure Proactive, adaptable, and committed to supporting your team Excellent team player with flexible and adaptable approach to work Experience in mentoring junior team members desirable We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application 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 however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where 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), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional information Why Join Us? Work in a collaborative, high-performing team environment Hybrid working model offering flexibility Opportunity to work with Partners supporting high-profile clients in the Defence and Security Go-To-Market team Ongoing learning, mentoring, and professional development Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive 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 bonusPA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) 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. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. You will play a key role within our central Business Support function, providing first-class secretarial and administrative support to Partners in our Energy and Utilities GTM team. The focus is on enabling our Partners and Consultants to concentrate on client projects by ensuring seamless operations and support. You will be the first point of contact for a diverse range of personnel. Key Responsibilities Secretarial support for Partners (approx. 80% of role): Complex diary and international travel management across multiple time zones Inbox management and communication gatekeeping Submission of expenses in line with company policy Supporting consultants with booking rooms, organising catering, and travel arrangements Supporting internal team meetings, external client events, and preparing documentation or minutes General time and workload management to meet tight deadlines General and system administration; ad hoc support (approx. 20%) Supporting various Go-To-Market and capability initiatives Processing purchase orders and assisting with ISO audits Providing cover for team members during absence Supporting workshops and other business support tasks 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. Qualifications Educated to A Level standard or equivalent Eligible for Security Clearance Skills & Personal Qualities: Significant secretarial and administrative experience, ideally within a large professional services organisation Excellent MS Office skills, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Strong experience of complex diary and travel management Ability to build effective working relationships Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a friendly and professional manner Meticulous attention to detail and quality Strong planning and organisational abilities under pressure Proactive, adaptable, and committed to supporting your team Excellent team player with flexible and adaptable approach to work Experience in mentoring junior team members desirable We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application 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 however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where 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), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional information Why Join Us? Work in a collaborative, high-performing team environment Hybrid working model offering flexibility Opportunity to work with Partners supporting high-profile clients in the Defence and Security Go-To-Market team Ongoing learning, mentoring, and professional development Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive 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 bonusPA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) 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. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on