Manager, Consulting - Asset & Investment Management - …, Metro Vancouver

Manager, Consulting - Asset & Investment Management Location: Remote - Canada Type: Full-time, Permanent Please note: This posting represents a pipeline role for upcoming consulting projects. We’re always excited to meet solid candidates and will reach out when a relevant opportunity becomes available. About Cutter: At Cutter Associates, we empower the world’s leading asset managers and asset owners with the intelligence they need to stay ahead. For nearly 30 years, and with a global presence, we’ve combined expert consulting with proprietary research and industry benchmarking to help top-tier investment firms make smarter, faster decisions. Our global team is known for its deep domain expertise, collaborative spirit, and relentless curiosity. As we expand into new markets and capabilities, now is the perfect time to grow your career with a company that values insight, innovation, and impact. As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, we’re looking for a Manager, Consulting who thrives in dynamic environments, solves complex challenges with creativity, and brings a team-first mindset. If you’re ready to accelerate your career while helping our clients evolve, we’d love to connect. Why Cutter: At Cutter Associates, we believe people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and empowered to thrive - wherever they are. - Established credibility, entrepreneurial spirit – Founded in 1998 and backed by Nomura Research Institute (NRI), we blend the stability of a global research and technology powerhouse with the agility of a small, fast-moving firm. - Global reach - We partner with leading investment firms across North America, EMEA, and APAC, giving you meaningful exposure and exciting challenges. - Fully remote, fully connected - We’re a remote-first company with a flexible work model and a deeply collaborative culture. - Growth-focused - From client exposure and internal knowledge groups to tailored learning paths, we invest in your development from day one. - Performance-driven, people-first - We offer competitive pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and benefits that support your whole self. - A culture that values people - We take pride in our thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We’re a team of individuals who care deeply - about our work, our clients, and each other. Whether you’re launching your consulting career or bringing decades of experience, Cutter is a place where you can thrive. Role and Responsibilities: Candidates must have experience working within the asset management, investment management, or wealth management industry. Experience limited to commercial banking, retail banking, or general financial services is not sufficient for this role. - Lead client-facing workstreams or small projects, ensuring delivery is on time, well-structured, and aligned to client expectations. - Create high-quality, client-ready deliverables, including presentations, analysis, recommendations, process documentation, and project materials. - Manage project plans, risks, issues, decisions, timelines, and stakeholder follow-ups to keep work progressing effectively. - Apply strong analytical thinking to structure ambiguous problems, identify patterns, develop hypotheses, and support recommendations with relevant facts, examples, and industry insight. - Bring credible industry knowledge across asset management, investment management, or wealth management operating models, with developing expertise in at least one in-demand functional area. - Communicate clearly and confidently with day-to-day and senior client stakeholders, including leading meetings and presenting complex information in an accessible way. - Build trust with clients and internal teams by managing expectations, driving alignment, escalating appropriately, and adapting communication style across stakeholders. - Manage and develop junior team members by delegating effectively, providing timely feedback, monitoring workload, and creating a supportive team environment. - Contribute to Cutter’s growth by identifying potential client opportunities, supporting proposals or thought leadership, and participating in firm-building initiatives. Qualifications: - Consulting or professional services experience within asset management, investment management, or wealth management; commercial/retail banking experience alone is not sufficient. - Strong project and workstream management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, risks, decisions, deliverables, and stakeholder follow-ups. - Proven ability to create and deliver client-ready materials, including presentations, analysis, recommendations, process documentation, and project artifacts. - Solid client-facing communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, present complex information clearly, and build trust with senior and day-to-day stakeholders. - Experience managing, mentoring, or coaching junior team members, including delegating work and providing actionable feedback. - Ability to contribute to business development through identifying client opportunities, supporting proposals, developing practice materials, or contributing to thought leadership. Benefits at a Glance: Our benefits vary slightly by location but are designed to support your health, financial wellness, and life outside of work. Highlights include: - Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and profit-sharing chance - 401(k) match (U.S.) or Superannuation contributions (Australia) - A generous paid time off package that includes vacation days, sick leave, company holidays, and time off for volunteering - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (U.S.), or regionally competitive coverage (U.K. and Australia) - Long-term disability and life insurance fully paid by the company (U.S.) - Flexible work model - fully remote with optional access to co-working spaces or offices - Global collaboration and travel opportunities across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Compensation: The anticipated base compensation range for this role is $170,000-190,000 CAD plus bonus, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, market conditions, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined based on individual background and alignment with the role’s responsibilities. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pgauj