Dynamics Functional Lead

Position Name: - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional Lead/ Business Transformation Advisor

Location: - Onshore

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional Lead / Business Transformation Advisor to lead a strategic CRM and business process transformation initiative for a global institutional investment management organization.

This is a senior consulting role for an individual who can operate at the intersection of business strategy, investment management, finance/accounting, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 technology. The ideal candidate will understand how an institutional investment manager operates across fundraising, investor relations, acquisitions, asset management, fund operations, accounting, compliance, reporting, and client servicing.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology stakeholders, helping define the future-state operating model and translating business objectives into a scalable Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solution.

Candidates with experience in institutional asset management, private equity, commercial real estate, real estate investment, alternative investments, wealth management, or capital markets are strongly preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:-

Business Advisory & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership.
• Assess current-state business processes and define a future-state CRM operating model.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve client engagement, and eliminate manual processes.
• Recommend industry best practices aligned with Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Functional Leadership

• Lead functional design across the Dynamics 365 platform.
• Translate business objectives into scalable functional solutions.
• Define CRM data model, security, business processes, workflows, and reporting requirements.
• Drive roadmap planning, prioritization, and release strategy..

Financial Services & Accounting Expertise

Provide functional leadership around processes supporting:

• Investor onboarding
• Institutional client relationship management
• Capital raising pipeline management
• Fund lifecycle management
• Deal and investment tracking
• Financial reporting support
• Accounting workflows
• Portfolio reporting
• Compliance and regulatory requirements
• Executive dashboards and KPI reporting

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate closely with:

• Investor Relations
• Finance & Accounting
• Portfolio Management
• Capital Markets
• Asset Management
• Compliance
• Operations
• Information Technology

Solution Governance

• Establish functional governance standards.
• Review solution architecture with technical teams.
• Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Guide to configuration versus customization decisions.
• Support change management and user adoption.

Must Have:

• 8+ years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM / Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong understanding of:
• Dynamics 365 Sales
• Relationship Management
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Power Apps
• Power Automate
• Power BI
• Proven experience leading large-scale business transformation or CRM modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of institutional asset management, investment management, private equity, real estate investment, alternative investments, wealth management, or capital markets.
• Strong accounting and finance background with practical understanding of:
• General Ledger
• Fund Accounting
• Investment Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Investor Reporting
• Capital Commitments
• Distributions
• Reconciliations
• Audit and financial controls
• Experience integrating Dynamics 365 with enterprise finance, accounting, investment management, or data platforms.
• Demonstrated business process reengineering experience.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of CRM data governance, security, integration, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment in Chicago or the broader Midwest region.

Good To Have:

• Experience working for or consulting with an institutional investment manager or similar financial services organization.
• Experience with commercial real estate, private equity, real estate funds, debt investments, or alternative investments.
• Experience with deal management and investment pipeline management.
• Experience with investor lifecycle management and fundraising CRM.
• Experience with relationship intelligence and client engagement platforms.
• Experience with Azure Integration Services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and modern enterprise data platforms.
• Experience with enterprise data strategy and master data management.
• Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled CRM capabilities.
• Prior consulting experience with executive-level clients.

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Relevant professional qualification is highly desirable.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM / Dynamics 365.
• 7+ years leading enterprise CRM or business transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in financial services, investment management, asset management, private equity, real estate investment, or related industries.
• Strong combination of Dynamics 365 functional expertise, accounting/finance knowledge, business transformation experience, and executive advisory capability.
• Strong preference for candidates based in Chicago or the broader Midwest region.