Project Leader/ Principal, Financial Institutions

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Santiago; Presencial; CLP 80.285.459 - 107.047.279; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is looking for a Project Leader / Principal in Santiago to lead consulting teams within the Financial Institutions Practice. You will work closely with senior executives, tackling critical strategic challenges and driving digital transformation for clients in the financial sector.

The ideal candidate will have 7 to 12 years of relevant experience, excellent project management skills, and the ability to develop transformative solutions. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and experts across Latin America while delivering meaningful impacts for clients.

Formación

• 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in consulting or financial services.
• Deep expertise in banking, payments, fintech, or asset management.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead consulting teams addressing strategic challenges in financial institutions.
• Translate analytical insights into actionable strategies for clients.
• Manage project execution, ensuring quality delivery and collaboration.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Client relationship management

Digital strategy

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

Practice Area

BCG’s Financial Institutions Practice Area (FIP) aims to be the consultant of choice for leaders in the financial industry. We seek to achieve that goal by helping clients find their way amid the ever-evolving, ever-shifting competitive landscape. By focusing on the fundamental economics of their businesses and the underlying needs of their customers, we help banks, brokerages, asset managers and other financial‑services organizations rethink their strategic assumptions, identify winning business propositions, and seize new opportunities in the expanding digital environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Leader / Principal in BCG’s Financial Institutions Practice in Santiago, you will lead consulting teams and work closely with senior executives at banks, fintech, and other financial institutions to address their most critical strategic and operational challenges. You will play a key role in structuring complex problems, developing recommendations, and ensuring projects deliver meaningful and sustainable impact. You will collaborate with colleagues and industry experts across LATAM region and BCG’s global network to help clients navigate disruption, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen risk and regulatory capabilities, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Examples Of Engagements May Include

• Developing a core cards platform for a retail bank in Latin America
• Developing a generative artificial intelligence strategy for a retail bank in Latin America
• Revamping the organization and target operating model for the collections function of a state‑owned commercial bank
• Formulating a growth strategy for the payments business of a fintech payment services company
• Designed an asset management strategy for a Universal bank in Latin America

On a Day‑to‑Day Basis, You Will

• Lead project teams to analyse complex challenges and deliver strategic recommendations for financial institutions
• Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable strategies for senior client stakeholders
• Manage project execution, ensuring high‑quality delivery, strong collaboration, and timely outcomes
• Build trusted relationships with client leaders and facilitate productive discussions and decision‑making
• Coach and develop junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment
• Contribute to knowledge development and thought leadership within BCG’s Financial Institutions practice
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement

What You’ll Bring

• 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in top‑tier consulting, financial services, or a related industry with demonstrated consulting experience
• Deep expertise in banking, payments, fintech or asset management
• Experience in digital or technology strategy in the financial institutions sector
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and leadership to provide proficiency in prioritizing and balancing multiple project demands
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities to develop transformative solutions
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to engage and align cross‑functional teams
• Adept at relationship building and client management across various levels
• Commitment to inclusivity, developing others and creating an environment of mutual trust and respect

Who You’ll Work With

BCG’s Financial Institutions Practice Area (FIP) partners with leading banks, brokerages, asset managers, fintechs, and payments companies to help them navigate an increasingly complex and evolving competitive landscape. Within the Santiago office, you will collaborate with consultants and experts across Latin America and BCG’s global network, working together to support clients in addressing critical challenges such as digital transformation, risk and regulatory change, operational efficiency, and growth strategy.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

BCG is an E‑Verify Employer. More information on E‑Verify is available at the company’s website.