Consulting Senior Manager – CIB

Metrica Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in London is seeking a skilled professional in Corporate and Investment Banking to lead project deliveries and contribute to business growth. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong commercial mindset, and experience with regulatory initiatives. This role offers the chance to work within multidisciplinary teams tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to ‘MyBenefits’ scheme

Group Income Protection

Life assurance

Virtual GP service

Discounted gym memberships

Discretionary bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Solid background in Corporate and Investment Banking across asset classes and regulations.
• Experience in both consulting and in-house roles within financial services.
• Hands-on experience with large regulatory programmes such as Basel III or market conduct regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of change initiatives, balancing delivery focus with strategic input.
• Mentor junior team members and support client project delivery in regulated environments.
• Identify opportunities for business performance improvements.

Skills

Commercial Mindset

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Education

Experience in Corporate and Investment Banking

Job description

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One of the largest providers of consulting and technology services, offering 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 various sectors and industries. Working within business analytics and modelling, you will provide expertise and structured thinking to develop innovative analytical solutions to complex business problems.

– “Great Place to Work” for Wellbeing 2023 and “Glassdoor best places to work UK” for four consecutive years

– Access to ‘MyBenefits’, a scheme allowing you to elect a mix of cash and benefits to 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 partnering 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 lead the delivery of these programmes end-to-end and contribute to the wider growth of the consultancy.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for business performance improvements.
• Managing risks proactively to ensure successful delivery, utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Balancing delivery focus with strategic input—ensuring fundamentals are met while exceeding client expectations.
• Supporting strategic direction, mentoring junior team members, and fostering a collaborative, values-driven culture.
• Taking ownership of client project delivery, often in fast-paced, regulated environments.

Additionally, you can shape and grow the business and your career by engaging in initiatives such as:

• Client Engagement – Supporting pitches, RFPs, business development, and industry events.
• Internal Development – Participating in internal campaigns, thought leadership, and team initiatives.
• Professional Growth – Accessing structured learning, certifications, and training aligned with your role and future practice needs.

About You

You should have a solid background in Corporate and Investment Banking, with experience across asset classes, products, and regulations. Ideally, your experience includes both consulting and in-house roles within financial services.

We’re interested in candidates with:

- A strong commercial mindset, with experience generating significant revenue (around £1m for senior roles), leveraging networks and client relationships.

- Hands-on experience delivering large regulatory programmes in CIB, such as Basel III, FRTB, DORA, operational resilience, or market conduct regulations.

- Knowledge of wholesale lending and transaction banking.

- Ability to assist clients in developing long-term strategies, especially with emerging technologies like cloud, AI, DLT, Web3, and digital assets.

- Understanding of control frameworks (e.g., 3 lines of defence) across the trade lifecycle.

- Exposure to ESG topics is a plus.

- Leadership experience, including managing teams, mentoring, and fostering high-performance cultures.

- Experience supporting proposition development and contributing to sales initiatives.

- A mix of consulting and industry experience, capable of operating credibly with technical and senior client stakeholders.