Senior Consultant / Project Manager

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roland Berger is seeking a Senior Consultant / Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within our Transaction & Investor Services team across a wide range of clients in Australia. You will manage day-to-day client interactions, coach junior staff, and drive analysis from structuring to financial modelling.

The role emphasizes transaction delivery experience with buy-side and sell-side projects, value creation, and the use of data-driven approaches, including AI-enabled tools, while

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of work experience in strategy consulting or 4–8 years in transactions (e.g., consulting, investment banking).
• Proven transaction delivery experience on buy-side and sell-side services, including due diligence.
• Experience in value creation and top-line growth and bottom-line performance improvement.
• Experience working with Financial Sponsor clients (e.g. Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure Funds).
• Experience managing others and delegating work to junior team members.
• Analytical thinking with use of digital tools and data skills, and enthusiasm for AI-based solutions.
• Outstanding graduate or postgraduate credentials from a leading institution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and Australian/New Zealand citizenship or residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of work in discrete modules of larger projects, or team leadership on smaller projects.
• Work day-to-day with client stakeholders at all levels.
• Coach and develop consultants in your project teams.
• Problem structuring, analysis, and synthesis of insights.
• Undertake market, customer & competitive analysis.
• Undertake company financial and operational analysis.
• Prepare and deliver robust financial models as required.
• Effective and impactful communication in delivery of content in both written and verbal form.
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Education

Outstanding academic credentials

Job description

As a Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Roland Berger and a key member of our rapidly growing Transaction & Investor Services team, you will have the opportunity to take the lead on and manage a wide range of projects serving the Financial Sponsor community. We serve investor and strategic clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from opportunity identification through due diligence, and post-transaction value realisation, and exit readiness. Our team works across industry sectors spanning Consumer, Healthcare, Financial Services, Technology, Business Services, Industrials and many others.

Transaction & Investor Services is the initial focus of Roland Berger's Australian business. Our widespread recognition and extensive network are key factors in our success. You will have the potential to build a robust presence and reputation among the investor community. In addition, Roland Berger offers commercial flexibility allowing you to develop on your own platform for personal development and growth.

As a Senior Consultant / Project Managerat Roland Berger you will:

• Lead delivery of work in discrete modules of larger projects, or team leadership on smaller projects in fast paced and demanding environments
• Work day to day with client stakeholders at all levels
• Coach and develop consultants in your project teams
• Problem structuring, analysis, and synthesis of insights
• Undertake market, customer & competitive analysis
• Undertake company financial and operational analysis
• Prepare and deliver robust financial models as required
• Effective and impactful communication in delivery of content in both written and verbal form
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following criteria:

• You must have 6-8 years of work experience in strategy consulting or 4 to 8 years of relevant industry experience in the field of transactions e.g. consulting, investment banking
• You must be able to evidence proven transaction delivery experience in buy side and sell side services, including commercial due diligence and operational due diligence
• Experience in value creation (both top line growth and bottom-line performance improvement) will be valued
• Experience working with Financial Sponsor clients (e.g. Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure Funds, etc)
• You have experience managing others and delegating work to more junior team members.
• You combine analytical thinking with the use of digital tools, are enthusiastic about utilizing innovative, AI-based solutions, and possess the ability to effectively apply new technologies and data skills to complex issues.
• Outstanding graduate or postgraduate academic credentials from a leading academic institution
• Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent English language communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven analytical, financial modelling, commercial, creative, and narrative skills
• An appreciation of the consulting lifestyle and willingness to travel is a pre-requisite
• You are an Australian/New Zealand citizen or possess Australian/New Zealand residency.

Additional Information

Are you a game changer and want to shape the future with us?

If you are a passionate team player, you will be a perfect fit for us.

Roland Berger is the only leading global strategy consultancy of European origin and combines deep industry expertise with broad experience across core management functions and transformation programs. We cherish different perspectives and approaches and count on the diversity and authenticity of our employees. Thus, we encourage applications from people of all genders, nationalities, ethnic and social backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. Driven by our values of entrepreneurship, excellence, and empathy, we at Roland Berger are convinced that business and society need a new sustainable paradigm that takes the entire value cycle into account. Our cross-competence teams work with our clients to successfully address the challenges of our time, today and tomorrow, across all industries and business functions. If you like to take the initiative and make a difference as part of a team, Roland Berger is the right place for you.

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