In October 2021 Simplify Consulting launched our first cohort of our new Academy Programme, whereby two Junior Consultant began their journey. This is a three-year programme aimed at people with some wealth experience who are interested in a career in change or transformation. We are six months in and wanted to share an update on the progress made as our sights start to turn to the next cohort.
Both Junior Consultants have made great progress, settling into life within a busy, fast paced consultancy. The framework includes progressing through modules that cover different aspects of the knowledge and skills required for a consultant. These include Project Management (RAID > Reporting > Workstream Management), Business Analysis (Process Flows > Business Readiness), Wealth and Regulatory change and softer skills such as Communication and Teamwork.
To gain experience in these areas, they are actively participating on client engagements to apply their new skills, with coaching, training and development from a professional coach and our team of highly skilled and experienced consultants. In year two they can look forward to further enhancing their skills in the above areas as well as moving into other modules across wealth, change & soft skills. They can also expect to start embarking on professional qualifications in their chosen areas of change to provide further theory to support their practical experiences.
If the following describes you and what you enjoy then this could be a great opportunity for you:-
- A background in wealth (this could include but is not limited to Change, Operations, Contact Centre, Compliance or Risk)
- Looking for a career in change (including areas such as Business Analysis, Testing, Project Management & Business Architecture)
- Enjoy personal development and growth
- Thrive on working in a fast paced environment with significant variety
- Desire to work in a small but growing and ambitious Consultancy
- Motivated by flexibility and a focus on delivery and output
This is what our first Junior Consultants have said about their experience so far:-
“The past 6 months with Simplify Consulting as a part of the Academy has been a fantastic change of pace from my Operations background. I’ve been enabled to take control of my own progression through the Academy’s syllabus powered by a flurry of external engagement activity and internal projects.
Everyone at Simplify has been more than accommodating and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction into the Wealth Consultant industry.” – Tom Shearwood
“Simplify has provided an outstanding learning experience that builds upon prior skills and knowledge acquired in the wealth industry. Crucially it has offered me the opportunity to diversify and develop into new avenues, such as Business Analysis and Project Management. The design of the Academy programme is tailored to help you grow your potential.
Working at Simplify has been both challenging and rewarding. The team have given me an abundance of support and encouragement in my role as a Junior Wealth Consultant.” – Tom Cassidy
If this appeals to you or you would like to know more then please get in touch to find out how you could be part of the next Cohort and start your journey to becoming a Consultant. More details can be found here.
Matt Short
Business Manager