Financial Services Industry Driver

PwC Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership programs

Diversity and Inclusion

Parental leave (26 weeks)

Flexible working

Impactful work

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Financial Services Industry Driver to translate strategy into measurable momentum, working with internal stakeholders across sector, account and cross-functional teams.

You will identify growth opportunities by analysing client segments, trends and firm strengths, and partner with Account Managers, Marketing, Client Insights and Operations to drive a coordinated market approach from demand generation to conversion.

Qualifications

• Strategic and critical thinking to drive revenue growth and pipeline management.
• Ability to understand financial performance and translate into action.
• Operate effectively in evolving environments and adapt direction to client needs.
• Confident engaging with senior leaders with clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong background in Financial Services.
• Understanding of Banking, Insurance, and Superannuation/Asset Management.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Financial Services strategy into quarterly business development priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Identify and prioritise growth opportunities using client segments, trends and firm strengths.
• Analyse performance, forecasts, pipeline and account activity to surface gaps and actions.
• Partner with Account Managers, Marketing, Client Insights, Brand and Operations to drive a coordinated market approach.
• Maintain the pipeline and lead regular cadence to improve visibility and data quality.
• Activate the Financial Services community by connecting industry leaders.
• Lead the Financial Services cadence, including annual planning, town halls and reviews.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Revenue growth

Pipeline management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (written & verbal)

Job description

Turning strategy into coordinated action takes commercial judgement, industry insight and the confidence to bring people together around the opportunities that matter most. As a Financial Services Industry Driver, you’ll play a vital role in translating the Financial Services strategy into measurable commercial momentum, working with internal stakeholders across sector, account and cross-functional teams.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Work with the Industry Leader to translate the Financial Services strategy into quarterly business development priorities, sector growth plans and measurable outcomes.
• Use insight into key client segments, buyers, sector trends, demand signals, competitor activity and firm strengths to identify and prioritise growth opportunities.
• Analyse financial performance, forecasts, pipeline, conversion and account activity to surface gaps and opportunities, focus leadership attention and recommend actions.
• Partner with Account Managers, Marketing, Client Insights, Brand and Operations to drive a coordinated approach to market, from demand generation to conversion.
• Maintain the pipeline and facilitate a regular pipeline cadence to improve visibility and data quality, generate actionable insights and progress key opportunities.
• Activate the Financial Services community by connecting industry, account and capability leaders.
• Lead the Financial Services cadence, including annual planning, quarterly town halls and business reviews, monthly leadership team meetings and LCP connects, and weekly team meetings.

What we’re looking for:

Core Skills

• Ability to apply strategic and critical thinking, with demonstrated success in business development, driving revenue growth and pipeline management.
• Confidence in understanding business and financial performance and translating this into action.
• Ability to operate effectively in evolving environments, set priorities, interpret complex information and adapt direction as market and client needs evolve.
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders, with clear written and verbal communication and the ability to build trust across diverse teams.

Desirable Skills

• A strong background in Financial Services.
• Understanding of the Banking, Insurance, and Superannuation/Asset Management sectors.

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant.

What you’ll gain:

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further?

Join PwC Australia as a Financial Services Industry Driver and make an impact that goes beyond the expected.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

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