Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled CWAN Implementation Consultant/BA to join their team in London on a hybrid basis.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
You will play a key role in supporting and delivering end-to-end implementations of the Clearwater platform (including IBOR and ABOR components), helping clients transform their investment operations across accounting, compliance, and reporting.
This is a client-facing role requiring strong functional expertise, delivery leadership, and the ability to operate as a subject matter expert across complex transformation programmes.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong accounting background and a solid understanding of investment products, including derivatives.
Implementation & Delivery
- Support end-to-end implementation of the Clearwater Analytics platform for asset managers, insurers, and financial services clients
- Define project scope, delivery plans, and execution strategies to ensure successful client outcomes and go-live
- Oversee system configuration including funds, instruments, brokers, and general ledger structures
- Support data migration, validation, and integration with third-party systems
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations throughout the project life cycle
- Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and regular status updates with senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across business, operations, and technology
Process Design & Optimisation
- Align client operating models and workflows with Clearwater platform capabilities
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation across investment operations
- Provide best practice guidance on system usage, controls, and governance
Risk & Governance
- Identify, track, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies to senior stakeholders
- Ensure robust documentation, audit trails, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Support programme governance and contribute to delivery oversight where required
Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following:
Experience
- Proven experience supporting Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) implementations within asset management, insurance, or financial services
- Strong background in client-facing implementation or transformation roles
- Experience leading workstreams or full project delivery
- Candidates with an accounting or investment accounting background are strongly preferred
Technical & Functional Knowledge
- Strong understanding of investment instruments including Fixed Income, equities, and derivatives
- Solid knowledge of investment accounting principles (eg IFRS, GAAP)
- Experience with IBOR/ABOR models and investment data flows
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms, data migration, and system integrations
- Working knowledge of SQL or data analysis tools is advantageous
Core Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with a focus on delivery quality