Managing Consultant - Retail Banking

Informa Group Plc.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in London is seeking a Manager focused on quantitative benchmarking products. The role involves analyzing financial data, building client relationships, and delivering insights to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in consulting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. This position offers a hybrid working model with a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Learning and development tools

Collaborative culture

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consulting or a client-facing role.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate clear insights.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships to provide insights.
• Analyze trends and craft actionable recommendations.
• Present findings to clients, including senior leaders.
• Mentor junior colleagues to enhance their skills.

Skills

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Curinos empowers financial institutions to make better, faster and more profitable decisions through industry-leading proprietary data, technologies and insights. With decades-long expertise in the financial services industry and a relentless focus on the future, Curinos technology and analytics ecosystem allows clients to anticipate customer needs and optimize their go-to market decisions in an increasingly competitive market.

Curinos operates under a hybrid modality. This individual may work from theLondon office orworking Remotely from UK.

Job Description

About the Role

This role focuses on our quantitative benchmarking products, helping clients understand how they compare to their peers across a wide range of Key Performance Indicators. We work with Financial Services organizations across the UK, evaluating performance and advising senior management on strategy. With exclusive access to uncensored data from the UK’s largest retail banks and insurers, we provide insights and advice that no other consultancy can.

As a Manager, you’ll take ownership of at least one benchmark, working with high-profile brands to gather accurate data, analyze results, and deliver clear strategic insights.

What You’ll Do

• Build Client Relationships: Develop strong connections with banking clients and deliver impactful insights and advice to stakeholders.
• Create Insights: Analyze trends using our unique datasets, identify key drivers, and craft actionable recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Deliver Presentations: Present findings to clients, often including senior industry leaders, either in person or remotely.
• Collaborate on Sales: Partner with the commercial team to identify opportunities to expand the reach of our services.
• Lead the Team: Mentor junior colleagues, helping them grow their analytical, client, and presentation skills.
• Develop Products: Ensure your benchmarks evolve to reflect market changes and client needs.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years’ experience in consulting or a similar analytical, client-facing role (knowledge of retail banking is a plus).
• Ability to turn detailed data into clear, concise, and logical insights.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and deliver engaging presentations.
• Analytical and research skills, with experience managing teams to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong numerical ability.
• Interest in retail Financial Services, with knowledge of product and channel trends.
• A curious, self-motivated, and organized mindset, ready to learn and adapt to new opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to work with exclusive datasets, collaborate with industry leaders, and make a real impact in the Financial Services sector. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, lead a team, and shape the future of our benchmarking products.

Additional Information

Why work at Curinos?

• Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from
• Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements – please ask!
• 25 days annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!
• Learning and development tools to assist with your career development
• Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products
• Regular social events and networking opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program
• Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services

Applying:

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't meet all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats pleasecontact us at [e-mail] and we’ll do everything we can to help.

Inclusivity at Curinos:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.