Associate Director, Business Consulting

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in financial services is seeking a Consulting Services Associate Director to lead high-impact consulting projects and develop compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience, including 4 years in a senior consulting role, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers hybrid work options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with annual incentives

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Flexible/hybrid working model

Paid Time Off and personal/family care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of related experience with at least 4 years in consulting.
• Experience managing teams and projects in financial services.
• Strong ability to manage client expectations and build credibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-impact consulting projects for financial services.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks for regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior consultants and foster professional growth.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in G20 regulatory reporting regimes

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proven leadership abilities

Ability to collaborate with others

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The DTCC Consulting Services Associate Director will be responsible for unparalleled client service, relationship development to drive sales, project management, and subject matter expertise in the regulatory reporting space.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-impact consulting projects for financial services clients, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Assess and enhance client operating models, identifying gaps and implementing improvements aligned with regulatory and operational best practices.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks in response to evolving regulatory requirements, including MiFID and other key financial regulations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, communicating with clarity and influence to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive business development efforts, including prospecting, proposal development, and closing new opportunities within assigned territories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Relationship Management, Sales, and Marketing teams to identify and pursue new client opportunities.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and seminars to build brand visibility and expand professional networks.
• Mentor junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Ensure risk mitigation and ethical conduct by adhering to established procedures, monitoring controls, and promoting compliance culture.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Talents Needed for Success

• Minimum of 8-10 years of related experience which can be a combination of financial services and consulting but must include at least 4 years of consulting experience at a senior manager or manager level.
• Subject matter expertise in the G20 regulatory reporting regimes (EMIR, CFTC, SFTR, CSA etc).
• Experience working with executive and/or business leadership to manage expectations on engagements and build credibility for our services.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to develop and execute on a go-to-market strategy for your assigned practice, and help increase our footprint and brand visibility.
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve commercial success.

About DTCC

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually.

Full time Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. The Chief Client Office (CCO) is focused on providing a consistent Client Experience across all business lines and geographies, enabling enhanced Client Satisfaction, Revenue Growth and Business Line Success. The CCO function includes Sales, Partners, Relationship Management, Integration, Marketing & Communications and Sales Analytics & Operations.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension / Retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).