Associate Director - Commercial Financial Services Consulting - London, UK

Guidehouse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Associate Director for their Commercial Financial Services practice. This role involves managing client relationships, driving project implementation, and mentoring a team of consultants. The ideal candidate should possess over 7 years of relevant experience, a strong background in financial services, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity for career advancement within the company.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial financial services, banking, insurance, or capital markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client service delivery teams with high quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Own project workstreams and interact with clients daily.
• Prepare and communicate organized reports and presentations.
• Lead, coach, and mentor consultants to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Client management

Solution implementation

Project management

Excellent presentation skills

Creative problem-solving

Relationship management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family :

Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 75%+

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

As an Associate Director in Guidehouse's Commercial Financial Services practice, you will have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and generation of project results. You will own project workstreams and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. You will also prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. You will lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As an Associate Director, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you hone your project management skills, leadership abilities and the aptitude for managing multiple workstreams, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Director level.

What You Will Need:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced challenging client focused environment where priorities and scope may change quickly

Bachelor’s degree

7+ years of experience in commercial financial services, banking, insurance or capital markets as a consultant or in the industry

Knowledge and experience with one or more of the following areas : Banking regulations and compliance; Operational improvement and effectiveness; Technology strategy, governance and effectiveness; Business architecture and operating models; Business process improvement and robotics; Change management

Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills, tailoring communications to both clients and coworkers

Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset

Focus on exceptional quality in all deliverables Proven ability to successfully lead client service delivery teams that deliver the highest quality work

Demonstrated positive and productive client relationship skills

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products

Ability to generate a quality work product in a timely manner while maintaining a strong attention to detail

Experience working on discrete, time sensitive projects

Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career

High-energy, positive, persuasive, and aptitude to lead by example

The ability to travel up to 100% if needed for the client engagement

Right to Work in the UK (e.g. UK Passport, EU Settled Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Visa).

What Would Be Nice To Have :

MBA or MA / MS degree

Prior management consulting experience

ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP or other relevant certifications

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.