Interim Strategic Consultant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth fund services platform seeks an Interim Strategic Advisor to guide their expansion across Europe. This pivotal role involves working directly with the executive team to implement strategic initiatives and integrate acquisitions in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in M&A or PMI.
• Extensive experience in fund services or financial infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of European market dynamics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

M&A

Post-Merger Integration

Strategic Consulting

Stakeholder Management

European Market Dynamics

Job description

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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