Financial Services Consultant

Ignite Placements; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in financial services is seeking experienced Financial Services Consultants for various levels. The role involves advising and delivering change projects, collaborating with business teams, and supporting the adoption of Agile methodologies. Candidates should have strong consultancy experience and project delivery skills. This position offers ongoing learning opportunities and a flat, non-hierarchical work environment.

Benefits

Culture focused on innovation

Ongoing learning opportunities

Flat, non-hierarchical structure

Agile and diverse culture

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy experience within Financial Services is essential.
• Proven project delivery using various methodologies such as Prince2, Waterfall, and Agile.
• Ability to critically evaluate information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Work with Capco and client colleagues as a self-motivated team member.
• Identify new and improved ways of working with stakeholders.
• Assist in driving the adoption of Agile methodologies.

Skills

Consultancy experience within Financial Services

Project delivery methodologies (Prince2, Waterfall, Agile)

Data analysis and interpretation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Basecamp

MS Project

Clarity

Job description

Capco is looking for experienced Financial Services Consultants across multiple levels. This role offers the opportunity to advise and deliver change projects as part of a long-term strategic partnership with leading financial institutions.

Roles will have a global focus and will involve collaborating with Business, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology teams. Responsibilities include analyzing and developing business and technical requirements, identifying effective ways of working, and reporting risks, issues, and dependencies.

Job Responsibilities

1. Be a self-motivated team member working with Capco and client colleagues.
2. Work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify new and improved ways of working.
3. Assist in driving the adoption of Agile methodologies to enhance organizational agility.
4. Recommend areas for change and support the business through the development of these changes to ensure continuous improvement.
5. Collaborate across all parts of the business, including with third parties.

Job Requirements

• Strong consultancy experience within Financial Services (essential).
• Proven project delivery using various methodologies such as Prince2, Waterfall, and Agile.
• Thorough understanding of project management phases and tools like Basecamp, MS Project, and Clarity.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills-ability to critically evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile variances, and propose recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills-ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences across different business functions and levels.

About the Company

Capco is a global technology and business consultancy focused on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an evolving industry. From day one, you will work on engaging projects with some of the world's largest banks, transforming the financial services industry.

We offer:

• A culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for clients and employees.
• Ongoing learning opportunities to acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise in financial services.
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure enabling direct collaboration with senior partners and clients.
• An agile, diverse, inclusive, and meritocratic culture.