Consulting Manager - CIB

Graduate Recruitment Bureau; London, London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm seeks a strategic leader in Corporate and Investment Banking to drive complex change initiatives. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance business performance while managing risks effectively. This role offers the chance to shape both client projects and your career through professional growth opportunities, including structured learning and leadership development. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Group Income Protection

Life Assurance

Virtual GP Service

Discounted Gym Memberships

Discretionary Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate and Investment Banking across various asset classes.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale regulatory programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on client projects in fast-paced environments.
• Manage risks and improve business performance with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks

Education

Degree in Finance or Business

Certifications in Financial Services

Tools

Project Management Tools

Data Analysis Software

Job description

One of the largest providers of consulting and technology services, providing a collaborative, friendly and entrepreneurial environment. A truly global consultancy with offices based in central London and a broad client base of blue chip companies, the company operates across a variety of sectors and industries. Working within business analytics and modelling you will provide the expertise and structured thinking allowing you to develop innovative analytical solutions to complex business problems.

- "Great Place to Work" for Wellbeing 2023 along with "Glassdoor best places to work UK" accolade for four consecutive years

- Access to 'MyBenefits', a benefit scheme allowing you to elect a mix of cash and benefits that suit your lifestyle

- Group Income Protection

- Life assurance

- Virtual GP service

- Discounted gym memberships

- Discretionary bonus

- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family

The Opportunity

This is a key role within a newly established team that partners with major players in the Corporate and Investment Banking space, supporting them through complex change initiatives — often driven by evolving regulations and strategic transformation needs. You'll take the lead on delivering these programmes end to end, while also having space to contribute to the wider growth of the consultancy itself.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working alongside multidisciplinary teams to uncover opportunities for ongoing business performance improvements.
• Proactively managing risks that could impact delivery and using your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to keep everything on track.
• Bringing a balance of delivery focus and strategic input — getting the fundamentals right while also looking at how the team can go above and beyond for clients.
• Acting as a hands-on leader — supporting strategic direction, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to a collaborative, values-driven team culture.
• Taking ownership of delivery on client projects, often in fast-paced and highly regulated environments.

There’s also the opportunity to shape and grow both the business and your own career by getting involved in wider initiatives such as:

• Client Engagement – Supporting pitches, RFPs and business development efforts; contributing to propositions and attending industry-facing events.
• Internal Development – Involvement in internal campaigns, thought leadership, and team-wide initiatives (from recruitment to internal ops).
• Professional Growth – Access to structured learning, certifications, and training aligned with both your role and the future needs of the practice.

About You

You’ll bring a solid foundation in Corporate and Investment Banking, with experience that spans across different asset classes, products, and regulatory landscapes. Ideally, your background blends time spent in both consulting environments and in-house roles within the financial services industry.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate some of the following:

• Hands-on experience delivering large-scale regulatory programmes within the CIB space — examples might include Basel III, FRTB, DORA, operational resilience, or market conduct regulations — across front-to-back office functions.
• Familiarity with areas such as wholesale lending and transaction banking.
• The ability to help clients shape long-term strategic plans, particularly with an eye on emerging technologies like cloud, AI, DLT, Web3, and digital assets.
• A clear understanding of control frameworks (e.g. 3 lines of defence) and how these apply across the trade lifecycle.
• Exposure to ESG topics is a definite plus.
• Leadership experience — including managing teams, mentoring others, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• A track record of supporting proposition development and contributing to go-to-market or sales initiatives.
• A blend of consulting and industry experience is preferred — we’re looking for individuals who can flex between delivery and strategy, with an ability to operate credibly in front of both technical and senior client stakeholders.

• Company: Graduate Recruitment Bureau (Hiring for client)