- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Customer Service
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Role: Transformation Associate
Client: Global Large Cap Fund
Location: South Africa (Cape Town preferred, but not required)
Rate: £XXX per day
Start Date: Mid-August/ September
Duration: 3-6 months (likely extension)
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Overview
A leading global investment fund is undergoing a major operational transformation to streamline core processes and reduce complexity across functions. and is looking for an Associate to join the Transformation Office on an initial 3-6 months contract. This role sits within the Transformation Office and works directly alongside the Transformation Lead and functional heads (Legal, IT, HR and others) to keep the programme moving at pace. You will be the operational backbone of the TO: owning the transformation cadence for selected workstreams, tracking progress and value delivery, and preparing senior reporting.
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Why This Role
• The opportunity to shape a high-impact, high-visibility transformation at a leading global investment fund.
• Work alongside senior leaders driving strategic change.
• Genuine ownership and responsibility from day one.
• A lean, high-performance team with a collaborative culture.
• Strong potential for extension beyond the initial term
Key Responsibilities
• Drive transformation Cadence
o Own the end-to-end operating rhythm for assigned workstreams - preparing and running meetings, and ensuring follow-through on actions.
o Facilitate structured, outcome-focused meetings; hold workstream owners accountable for commitments.
o Prepare and brief the CTO ahead of key sessions.
o Track workstream progress and financials in close partnership with TO Finance — covering initiative budgets, cost-to-deliver, and benefit realisation.
• Initiative Delivery & Problem Solving
o Value-assure key initiatives by stress-testing assumptions, validating timelines, and challenging business cases where the evidence warrants it.
o Proactively surface roadblocks and delays; define the actions needed to unblock progress and follow through to ensure course correction.
o Act as a problem-solving partner for the business — identifying new initiative opportunities, accelerating impact, and breaking down organisational barriers to collaboration.
o Provide hands-on, ad hoc support across a range of delivery challenges, including: target-setting, transformation rules of engagement, financial reconciliation, tools configuration, and communications and workshop materials
o Gather, structure, and analyse operational and performance data across functions — translating complexity into clear, actionable insights that support rigorous decision-making
• Reporting & Communications
o Lead preparation of SteerCo materials and senior management reporting packs.
o Synthesise inputs from across workstreams into a coherent, board- quality narrative with clear status, risks, and recommendations.
o Support transformation communications and change management activity — including newsletters, town hall preparation, and internal briefings.
• Stakeholder Engagement
o Collaborate closely with the Transformation Lead and functional heads.
o Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise manner.
o Act as a trusted advisor on data-driven transformation initiatives.
Ideal Profile
• Strong academic background with an excellent degree from a leading university
• 5 - 7 years of experience, ideally with an MBB or top-tier consulting background.
• Proven experience in transformation delivery or change management position, with a focus on delivering and operationalizing strategy.
• Strong command of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with AI productivity tools and project management platforms.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence in interacting and building effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organisation.
• Native level competency in written and spoken English
• This is not a PMO position. The successful candidate will actively solve problems, challenge assumptions, and help drive delivery across strategic initiatives.
