Associate Director - Commercial Financial Services Consulting - London, UK

Guidehouse; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in business consulting is seeking an Associate Director for its Commercial Financial Services practice in London. This role involves managing client relationships, leading project workstreams, and mentoring consultants. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in financial services and a strong background in client management and operational improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial financial services, banking, insurance, or capital markets.
• Knowledge in banking regulations, operational improvement, technology strategy, and change management.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and lead project workstreams.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and internal executives.
• Coach and mentor consultants to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or MA/MS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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 project results. You will own project workstreams, interact with clients daily to ensure engagement success, support operational meetings with sponsors and leaders, and prepare reports and presentations for clients and internal executives. You will lead, coach, and mentor consultants, ensuring quality deliverables.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required

None

Additional Responsibilities

Guidehouse promotes career development with a clear career path, encouraging the deepening of industry knowledge and consulting skills. Progression to Director is possible as you develop project management and leadership abilities.

What You Will Need

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment with changing priorities
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in commercial financial services, banking, insurance, or capital markets
• Knowledge in areas such as banking regulations, operational improvement, technology strategy, business architecture, process improvement, or change management
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, tailored to clients and colleagues
• Creative problem-solving and collaborative mindset
• Proven ability to lead client service delivery teams with high-quality work
• Strong client relationship skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to produce quality work promptly with attention to detail
• Experience with time-sensitive projects
• Motivated, energetic, and positive attitude
• Willingness to travel up to 100% if needed
• Legal right to work in the UK (e.g., UK Passport, EU Settled Status, Visa)

Nice to Have

• MBA or MA/MS degree
• Management consulting experience
• Relevant certifications such as ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP

What We Offer

Guidehouse provides a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive pay and flexible benefits, reflecting our commitment to diversity and support.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and others protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

If you need accommodation during the application process, contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or [e-mail]. All communication will be confidential.

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Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services