Management Consultant - Banking

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a talented Management Consultant with a focus on Banking to support transformation initiatives in London. The role involves leading diverse teams, managing client relationships, and driving innovative business changes within the financial sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong banking background, exceptional communication skills, and experience in project management. Join Accenture to help banks realize their technology potential and embrace change.

Benefits

30 days vacation per year

Private medical insurance

Extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or retail banking including core processes.
• Client-facing experience with strong relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and engage senior client stakeholders.
• Lead teams to deliver consulting engagements effectively.
• Apply industry knowledge to implement technology-driven solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Consulting Experience

Understanding of Banking Processes

Job description

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Management Consultant - Banking

Job Role: Banking Management Consultant

Location: London, Manchester, Edinburgh

Career Level: Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments, and organizations build their digital core, optimize operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. We combine technology strength with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise, and global delivery capabilities. Our broad range of services includes Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song. These capabilities, along with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. Recognized among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 20 consecutive years as of 2023, our mission is to bring your skills, curiosity, and best self to your work. Visit us at accenture.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

In today's world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That's where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client's unique path to reinvention.

You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformations and new kinds of value for your clients. Join our global network of people using the latest assets, platforms, and partnerships to help bring ideas to life.

Strategy & Consulting is one of five services that make up one Accenture - the others are Operations, Technology, Song, and Industry X.

Management Consultants design and implement business changes that drive industry-specific, function, and digital operating model transformation, focusing on tasks related to people and processes. We help banks challenge their conventions; capitalize on the full potential of technology, their people, and emerging opportunities; and excel at change.

The candidate will be a Consultant within Accenture's Banking practice with a focus on Business and Technology Transformation within commercial and corporate banking.

In this role you will support one or several of the following areas:

• Project and programme Management: Experience in creating, implementing, and operating within appropriate governance frameworks, working closely with the Accountable Executives and Programme Managers. Ability to shape, lead, and control the delivery of complex, high-risk, and/or cross-functional programmes, with pragmatic application of programme management methodologies, a clearly defined delivery roadmap, and robust financial and risk management.
• Assume accountability for the delivery of one or more projects and programs at a client. Mobilize the team, identify appropriate resources, and assign these individuals to projects.
• Engage with and lead senior Client stakeholders in both technology and business spaces, and clearly communicate programme performance.
• Develop and apply industry knowledge to make implementation-oriented recommendations.
• Develop and lead diverse and dispersed teams through effective leadership and coaching.
• Help develop the Accenture Strategy and Consulting Banking practice and build Accenture's banking offerings, assets, capabilities, and thought leadership.

We are looking for experience in the following:

• A good broad understanding of commercial or Retail Banking - including experience in core banking processes and related technologies, mortgages, payments, cards, and related regulatory change.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience leading diverse teams in complex strategy and consulting engagements, delivering high-quality output in short timeframes.
• Understanding of emerging technology trends (Big Data, API, AI, Microservices, Blockchain, Cloud, etc.) and their impact on enterprise architecture and operating models.
• Experience in M&A/Integrations.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to approach problems in a structured manner and propose workable solutions.
• Ability to absorb and process information quickly.
• Consulting experience or ability to work in a consulting environment is indispensable.
• Your base location will be London, although most of our consultants work on lengthy client engagements within the UK and Ireland. Therefore, you must be willing to work away from home Monday to Friday as required.

Set yourself apart:

• A drive for personal development and curiosity to learn new concepts and skills.
• Ability to understand complex issues, quickly absorb information, and work creatively in a problem-solving environment.
• An appreciation of how technology and digital can contribute to solving clients' complex business problems; operating at the intersection of business and technology.
• Experience working with relevant FinTech providers.
• Natural leadership and the ability to quickly build effective teams, establish trust-based relationships, and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
• Experience with staff development and mentoring junior to mid-level practitioners.
• Excellent presentation skills, personal impact, and charisma to lead meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Confidence to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner with groups ranging from board rooms to business unit leads, and to constructively challenge team members and leadership to ensure the right client outcomes and value are delivered.
• Some exposure and/or involvement in sales origination, coupled with an ambitious mindset.
• Some involvement with the commercial management of consulting engagements.
• Strong project management skills.

What's in it for you

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and society. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces. Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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