Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation

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

Job summary

MasterCard Advisors seeks a Managing Consultant to lead client engagements across various industries. The candidate will develop data-driven strategies, manage client relationships, and mentor junior teams while working in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have experience in consulting and hold an undergraduate degree, with a preference for an MBA.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or product management.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliverables.
• Structured thinking with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and develop strategies.
• Mentor junior consultants and manage project teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide solutions.

Skills

Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Numerical Analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA or master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title:

Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation

Overview:

Managing Consultant

Overview

MasterCard Advisors, the professional services arm of MasterCard Worldwide, provides payments-focused consulting services (including business strategy, proposition & operating model design, performance optimisation, marketing, information and risk management) to financial institutions and merchants worldwide.
With its unique payments expertise, deep understanding of customer needs and successful track record in addressing complex challenges throughout the payments lifecycle, MasterCard Advisors has established a strong track record of successfully addressing the challenges and opportunities of its clients
• Are you motivated by developing new consulting models, leading to insights into issues and developing recommendations that add real value to clients?
• Can you develop key hypotheses and construct logical storylines?
• Do you want to play a key role in driving a world beyond cash?

Roles and Responsibilities

Client Impact

Lead client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements

Develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value

Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness



Team Collaboration & Culture

Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful client presentations while growing team members’ roles and skills

Provide analytical and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels

Collaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital

Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior consultants



Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management

Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management

Experience managing key client relationships

Knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership

Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience drafting proposals and scoping new opportunities

Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis

Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and clientsin a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)

Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs



Preferred qualifications

Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm

Relevant industry expertise

MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)