Independent Consultant

SUMMARY STATEMENT

We now have an opportunity for an Independent Consultant to work with NMG on delivering asset management programs in Japan. Each program requires executive-style interviews to be undertaken with key decision makers during September to December, and potentially on an annual basis thereafter. This position will suit a highly experienced, creative, and self-motivated individual who possesses a strong understanding of asset management in the region. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a progressive consulting engagement in asset management on a flexible working basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Success in this role will see the following achieved:

• By leveraging existing relationships, and developing new relationships, you will conduct interviews with key decision makers responsible for the management of pension funds, insurers (state or corporate pension funds), endowment assets, asset consultant, and insurance companies in Japan.
• Support NMG’s strategy and insights consulting practice in understanding the key themes and insights from the research study.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven analytical and project management skills
• 10+ years of experience in the asset management industry with an existing network with the Japanese pension funds, endowments, asset consultants, and insurance companies
• Ability to form relationships and gauge the thinking of key decision makers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively with a global team of consultants
• Excellent attention to detail and high quality standards
• Conversational in English

It is envisioned that this role will be performed on a contract basis, over several days per week for a period of 2-3 months, with the potential to contribute on an annual basis.

ABOUT NMG

The NMG Group is a global advisory and intermediary firm focused exclusively on the financial services sector. Established in 1992, NMG has enjoyed rapid expansion internationally and now has over 800 employees in 18 cities worldwide. Our guiding principle is to always ‘Find a Better Way’.

NMG Consulting is a leading multinational insurance, reinsurance and investments consultancy, integrating consulting, insights and analytics. Our consultants provide strategy consulting, insights, analytics and actuarial services to financial institutions including banks, insurers, reinsurers and fund managers.

NMG’s Global Insights team specialise in delivering proprietary studies that provide intellectual property to help clients better understand the external market, drivers of success and their competitive positioning. Many of these studies are based on structured executive style interviews with key decision makers within institutional and retail segments.

We are constantly evolving and the range of work that we do challenges and expands our peoples’ knowledge at lightning speed. Our flat, team-based structures encourage participation from all experience levels – everyone is encouraged to contribute, regardless of their role. We advocate hearing different points of view, collaboration and constructive debate.