Associate Director - Commercial Financial Services Consulting - London, UK

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

As an Associate Director in Guidehouse's Commercial Financial Services practice, you will have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and generation of project results. You will own project workstreams and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. You will also prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. You will lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As an Associate Director, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you hone your project management skills, leadership abilities and the aptitude for managing multiple workstreams, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Director level. 

What You Will Need:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced challenging client focused environment where priorities and scope may change quickly

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7+ years of experience in commercial financial services, banking, insurance or capital markets as a consultant or in the industry

• Knowledge and experience with one or more of the following areas: Banking regulations and compliance; Operational improvement and effectiveness; Technology strategy, governance and effectiveness; Business architecture and operating models; Business process improvement and robotics; Change management

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills, tailoring communications to both clients and coworkers

• Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset

• Focus on exceptional quality in all deliverables Proven ability to successfully lead client service delivery teams that deliver the highest quality work

• Demonstrated positive and productive client relationship skills

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products

• Ability to generate a quality work product in a timely manner while maintaining a strong attention to detail

• Experience working on discrete, time sensitive projects

• Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career

• High-energy, positive, persuasive, and aptitude to lead by example

• The ability to travel up to 100% if needed for the client engagement

• Right to Work in the UK (e.g. UK Passport, EU Settled Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Visa).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• MBA or MA/MS degree

• Prior management consulting experience

• ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP or other relevant certifications​

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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