Manager, Strategy Consulting

Edenbrook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenbrook is seeking a Manager & Senior Manager to lead client engagements and deliver strategic advice within the insurance sector. The role involves managing multiple projects, building client relationships at senior levels, and mentoring junior consultants.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5+ years of experience in strategy consulting or a strategic role in financial services, along with a deep understanding of the insurance value chain. The position offers opportunities to shape the firm’s strategy and service offerings.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in strategy consulting or a strategic role in financial services.
• Strong track record of leading complex strategy engagements.
• Deep understanding of the insurance value chain and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client projects in the insurance sector.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels.
• Guide teams through data analysis and strategic frameworks.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals.
• Mentor junior consultants and foster team collaboration.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Strategy consulting experience

Insurance industry knowledge

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Market research

Education

Degree from a leading university

MBA or similar qualification

Job description

We are currently partnering with a Market Leading Strategy House, focussed on Insurance clients, to recruit a Manager & Senior Manager. The successful candidate will lead client engagements, deliver strategic advice, and manage project teams to support insurers in addressing critical business challenges. This role demands deep insurance industry knowledge combined with strong consulting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client projects in the insurance sector, ensuring delivery of high-impact strategic solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels across insurance companies.
• Guide teams through data analysis, market research, and strategic frameworks to develop actionable recommendations.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development and pitch presentation.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting the insurance landscape.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the firm's insurance strategy and service offering.

Qualifications

• Have 3-5+ years of experience in strategy consulting (ideally with time at a top-tier or boutique firm) or a strategic leadership role within financial services.
• Deep understanding of the insurance value chain, operating models, and market trends.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large, complex strategy engagements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• A degree from a leading university; an MBA or similar postgraduate qualification is an advantage.