Job Title: Associate Director – Client Transition & Onboarding Lead (Asset Management)Sector: Professional Services – ConsultingLocation: Dublin or Belfast (Hybrid)Salary: DOE plus bonus & benefitsOur ClientOur client is a large professional services firm with a growing Asset Management transformation practice. They are seeking an Associate Director to lead the client onboarding and transition capability across a complex programme.Why should you apply?This is an excellent opportunity to build and embed a repeatable client onboarding and transition framework within a large-scale transformation. You will play a critical role in ensuring readiness, sequencing and successful Day 1 execution across impacted clients and stakeholders.The position offers strong exposure to regulators, clients and senior stakeholders while contributing to a high-impact programme within a market-leading firm.Who should apply?This role will suit an experienced transition or onboarding leader within Financial Services, ideally with Asset Management or Securities Services experience.12+ years' experience in client onboarding, transitions or operating model changeStrong Financial Services background (Asset Management preferred)Experience managing regulatory and stakeholder impactsProven experience in cutover planning and readiness frameworksStrong structured delivery capability under pressureRole and Reporting LinesReporting into the Programme Director, you will lead the onboarding and transition workstream.Wave Design – Define sequencing logic and onboarding runway across transition wavesTransition Planning – Develop cutover, readiness and dry-run frameworksStakeholder Impact Management – Identify and manage client, regulator and internal stakeholder impactsData Migration Alignment – Define migration requirements and parallel-run parametersProgramme Integration – Ensure onboarding dependencies are integrated into the overall planRegulatory Considerations – Manage regulatory communication protocols where requiredIssue Resolution – Define contingency and escalation frameworksDay 1 Readiness – Ensure operational and client readiness ahead of go-live milestonesInterested in this position?To apply please submit your CV to Mark Baker who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on