Management Consultant

Position Overview

Successful senior consultants and managers demonstrate exceptional analytical, interpersonal and creative-thinking skills. They receive both formal and on-the-job training and ramp up quickly as integral members of the Global Financial Services Practice. Examples of our work include:

Working with a leading investment bank on transformational initiatives to improve their operational efficiency and transparency

Advising a CFO on how to transform finance functions to improve revenue and cost management while providing strategic value to business lines

Assisting banks and investment firms in executing key strategic initiatives

Building the mobile payment strategy for a national retailer in collaboration with their private-label card program

 

Responsibilities

Working with a team on a client engagement

Performing research and analysis, conducting interviews with clients to gather input, synthesizing the findings and formulating assessments

Developing and delivering presentations to communicate findings to clients

Helping formulate proposed solutions

Assisting in implementing solutions

Supporting practice-building activities such as service offering development and research

 

Candidate Qualifications

Superior academic results through a degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or mathematics; or an MBA

Four to seven years of experience in consumer financial services or management consulting to financial services companies

Two or more years of experience in regulatory or compliance within a financial services institution

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with consumer financial services, mobile telecomm, IT, payments, retail banking or corporate strategy

Functional knowledge and experience in social media, digital marketing, risk, operations, social media, new FI technologies, e-commerce or business planning and analysis

Specific knowledge of financial services regulations including: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (including the Durbin Amendment), credit card accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, Basel Accord updates and other relevant legislation and rules

Applied knowledge of simulation, predictive analytic tools, financial instruments and business intelligence tools

Strong problem solving, quantitative analysis and modeling skills

Highly structured, hypothesis-driven thought process

Proficient in project management methodologies

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Fluent in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Word

CFA, CPA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP or other relevant certifications, or a desire to pursue certifications a plus

 

Location and Travel

This position is located in our New York office. The nature of our business requires travel to client locations. Travel time tends to fluctuate, peaking at 40% per week, depending on specific project and client needs.

June 22, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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