Associate Partner - Banking

Synpulse; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive fringe benefits

Hybrid working environment

25 days’ annual leave

RRSP match

Extended Health & Life Insurance coverage

Job summary

A global management consultancy is looking for an Associate Partner to lead their Banking practice in Toronto. This role involves developing strategic direction, driving business development, and managing a team to deliver high-quality consulting services. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in banking or wealth management, with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. The position offers attractive benefits, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in management consulting or financial services.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of large program delivery and complexities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for the Banking practice.
• Drive business development within the Banking sector.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants.

Skills

Banking or wealth management experience

Leadership skills

Sales and project acquisition

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we’ve been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting‑edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide.

As the Associate Partner leading the Banking practice at Synpulse Toronto, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of the Banking practice in Canada. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, fostering client relationships, and overseeing the delivery of high‑quality consulting services to our Banking clients. In addition, you will hold a leadership position within the Canada office, contributing to its growth and overall success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Banking practice that aligns with Synpulse’s overall business objectives.
• Drive business development efforts to identify and capture new opportunities within the Banking sector and ensure profitable growth for the practice.
• Leverage industry expertise to propose extension of Synpulse’s Advisory offerings.
• Drive cost‑effective end‑to‑end execution of consultant engagements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective banking clients.
• Engage in key account expansion, sales leadership, client engagement initiatives, understanding their unique challenges, and offering tailored solutions that drive value and impact.
• Represent Synpulse as a subject‑matter expert in the Banking industry, always staying on top of and ahead of industry trends and contributing to conferences, seminars and other events to promote Synpulse’s capabilities.
• Play a vital role in the growth and development of the Canada office, contributing to strategic decisions and operational excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants within the Banking practice, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation.
• Provide guidance and support in project execution, ensuring the team delivers expert solutions to clients.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of Banking or wealth management experience at a management consulting firm or in a corporate strategy, enterprise architecture, business development, or in a management function within a Bank or Financial Services company.
• Understanding of large program delivery and complexities.
• Experience in managing multiple teams (including managing across multi‑disciplinary teams) on complex projects while motivating team members to succeed.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels internally and with client teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in sales and project acquisition (leading the proposal development process).
• Entrepreneurial attitude with a desire to learn and create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.

Job Benefits

• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market
• Hybrid working environment
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections
• Can‑do mentality and one‑spirit culture
• Varied events and employee initiatives
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• RRSP match
• Extended Health & Life Insurance coverage from day 1
• An extensive Perks Program

Your documents to start the process:

• Resume

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal‑oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us.

Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application at Synpulse Careers.