Interim Strategic Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pan-European fund services platform seeks an Interim Strategic Consultant to support its ambitious strategy and growth plans. The role involves collaborating with C-suite executives and leading strategic initiatives in M&A and post-acquisition integration. Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in fund services or financial infrastructure and a strong track record in strategy consulting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in M&A, PMI, strategy consulting, or operating partner roles.
• Extensive experience in fund services or financial infrastructure required.
• Strong understanding of European market dynamics and board-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Support executive leadership in shaping and executing inorganic growth strategy.
• Drive post-merger integration frameworks and lead strategic implementation projects.
• Advise on commercial diligence and synergy identification.

Skills

M&A

Strategy Consulting

Stakeholder Management

Communication

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Client:

Finatal

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Interim Strategic Consultant

Fund Services, Financial Infrastructure

Location: London or Oslo (Frequent European Travel)

Ref: EC017

Company: High-Growth Fund Services Platform (Pan-European Buy & Build Strategy)

We are seeking a highly experienced Interim Strategic Advisor to support a fast-growing, pan-European fund services business through an ambitious buy-and-build expansion. With recent growth initiatives underway and significant investment into new markets, this is a pivotal advisory role working directly with the CEO, CFO, and executive team to deliver strategic initiatives and post-acquisition integration.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned strategy consultant or operating partner with deep M&A, transformation, and post-merger integration experience in financial services or fund services environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support executive leadership in shaping and executing inorganic growth strategy across Europe
• Drive post-merger integration (PMI) frameworks and lead strategic implementation projects
• Advise on commercial diligence, bolt-on pipeline assessment, and synergy identification
• Act as a bridge between the investment team and operational leadership
• Guide operating model development and integration planning across multiple jurisdictions
• Engage with senior function heads (COO, CFO, CTO, etc.) across group entities
• Provide strategic input into expansion roadmaps, value creation, and exit positioning

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record in M&A, PMI, strategy consulting, or operating partner roles
• Extensive experience in fund services, financial infrastructure, or related sectors
• Prior background in private equity, Big 4 transaction services, or top-tier consulting (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG)
• Strong understanding of European market dynamics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort operating in a board-facing role