Managing Consultant - Financial Services

GB320 Guidehouse Europe Limited; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Guidehouse is expanding its Commercial Financial Services capabilities in the UK at the Managing Consultant (Project Manager) level. In this role, you will drive projects, manage client relationships, and oversee multiple workstreams while delivering hands-on execution.

The position requires 5+ years in banking/financial services consulting, strong risk and regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 75%. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and proven leadership are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in banking or commercial financial services consulting.
• Experience with risk and controls assessments.
• Experience managing compliance for large banks to international standards.
• Willing to travel up to 75%.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proven leadership of client service delivery teams.
• Team leadership in project delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Drive project management and client engagement across multiple workstreams.
• Lead, coach and mentor junior consultants; deliver quality work.
• Produce organized reports and presentations for clients and executives.
• Ensure day-to-day delivery and execution of projects.

Conocimientos

Risk management

Operational risk

Project leadership

Client service delivery

Regulatory compliance

Process mapping

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None

Guidehouse is a global management and technology consulting firm backed by Bain Capital. Our integrated approach allows clients to access our full range of services, while our teams collaborate efficiently across markets. We foster an inclusive, diverse workplace focused on professional growth through mentorship and learning opportunities. Our commitment extends to employee well-being and community involvement. We are growing our Commercial Financial Services capabilities in the UK at Managing Consultant (Project Manager) level.

What You Will Do

As a Managing Consultant, you will have responsibility for driving the project, including client management and solution implementation. You will own multiple project workstreams and interact with the client, including leadership, daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting team / leaders. You will be expected to drive and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to clients and internal executives. You will lead, coach and mentor more junior consultants and ensure quality deliverables, while also remaining very hands-on in the day-to-day project delivery and execution.

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to

• 1st and 2nd line of defense tasks to include identifying, assessing, measuring, monitoring, reporting and remediating operational risk and controls.
• Identify and assess operational risks in new or existing business processes.
• Work with business units and process owners to map processes, define inherent risks, and evaluate existing controls.
• Use tools, workshops, and interviews to uncover risk exposures.
• Evaluate whether controls are well designed and operating as expected to mitigate risks.
• Test operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identify controls gaps and deficiencies.
• Help develop or improve operational risk management frameworks, guidelines, and policies.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Communicate risk & control findings and influence change.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 or more years of experience of banking industry or commercial financial services consulting, in one or more of the following areas: Operational risk and/or big bank compliance (first or second line of defense).
• Banking regulations, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Experience with risk and controls current state assessments (including process mapping).
• Managed compliance and risk assessment processes for large banks, ensuring adherence to international regulatory standards and enhancing the institution's financial stability.
• Ability to travel up to 75% for client engagements as required.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
• Proven ability to successfully lead client service delivery teams that deliver the highest quality work.
• Team leadership experience including managing project delivery.
• Right to Work in the UK e.g. UK Passport, Ireland Passport (Common Travel Area Agreement), Indefinite Leave to Remain, EU Settled Status.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Prior management consulting experience.
• CPA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications.
• MBA or MA/MS degree in a related field.
• Exposure to business development activities such as RFP response, sales presentations, and/or proposal support.

What We Offer

• Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com