Senior Consultant - Commercial Financial Services Consulting - London, UK

Guidehouse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to manage client engagements and lead project workstreams. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in banking or insurance and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for preparing effective reports and presentations, coaching junior consultants, and achieving high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment. Travel may be required for client engagements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in banking, insurance, or capital markets.
• Ability to thrive in a client-focused environment where priorities may change quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client service delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage client interactions and project workstreams.
• Prepare and communicate reports and presentations to executives.
• Coach and mentor consultants to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Client management

Solution implementation

Project management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 75%+

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

Senior Consultants have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and generation of project results. They own project workstreams and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day‑to‑day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. Senior Consultants are expected to prepare and communicate well‑organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. They lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a Senior Consultant, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you hone your project management skills, leadership abilities, and the aptitude for managing multiple workstreams, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Managing Consultant level.

What You Will Need:

Minimum 3+ years of prior experience in banking, insurance, and / or capital markets as a consultant or in the industry.

Bachelor’s degree.

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced challenging client focused environment where priorities and scope may change quickly.

Knowledge and experience with one or more of the following areas:

• Banking regulations and compliance
• Operational improvement and effectiveness
• Technology strategy, governance, and effectiveness
• Business architecture and operating models
• Business process improvement and robotics
• Change management

Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills, tailoring communications to both clients and coworkers.

Ability to travel up to 100% for client engagements as required.

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.

Creative problem‑solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset.

Focus on exceptional quality in all deliverables.

Proven ability to successfully lead client service delivery teams that deliver the highest quality work.

Demonstrated positive and productive client relationship skills.

Ability to generate a quality work product in a timely manner while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

Experience working on discrete, time sensitive projects.

Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.

High‑energy, positive, persuasive, and aptitude to lead by example.

Right to Work in the UK (e.g. UK Passport, EU Settled Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Visa).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior management consulting experience.
• ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications.
• MBA or MA / MS degree in a related field.

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.