Strategy Consultant (Insurance/FS) - Contract role

projectblackbook; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 154,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Black Book is seeking an experienced Strategy Consultant (Insurance/FS) on a contract basis in London. The role requires 4 days on-site per week with one day of remote work, supporting growth strategy, regulatory review and investment feasibility across financial services.

Applicants should be an active independent consultant with 4–12+ years in strategy for financial services, ideally including insurance, and prior experience with MBB or Oliver Wyman is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active independent consultant with current engagement.
• Strategy consulting background at tier1/2, Big4, or boutique.
• 4–12+ years in strategy within financial services, insurance preferred.
• Willing to work 4 days on-site per week in Central London.
• Nice-to-have: experience with MBB or Oliver Wyman.

Responsibilities

• Market & Regulatory Assessment
• Competitive Positioning
• Commercial & Revenue Analysis
• Operational & Cost Review
• Risk & Investment Feasibility

Skills

Independent consultant

Strategy consulting

Financial services

Insurance experience

Regulatory assessment

Job description

Role: Strategy Consultant (Insurance/FS) - Contract role

Seniority: Consultant - Manager

Day rate: £400-£700/day (Outside IR35)

Project duration: 3 months with potential to extend, starting from October

Location: 4 days on-site in London, 1 day remote

We’re partnered with a boutique strategy and commercial due diligence consultancy that is looking to onboard independent consultants for a number of upcoming strategy projects across areas such as growth strategy and investment advisory.

Tasks

• Market & Regulatory Assessment
• Competitive Positioning
• Commercial & Revenue Analysis
• Operational & Cost Review
• Risk & Investment Feasibility

Requirements

• A currently active independent consultant
• Strategy consulting background at a tier 1, tier 2, Big 4, or specialist boutique. Alternatively, a transactions background in Private Equity (PE) or Investment Banking (IB)
• 4-12+ years of experience working on strategy in the financial services sector (ideally, insurance is included)
• Comfortable with 4 days on-site per week in Central London
• Nice-to-have: Experience working with MBB or Oliver Wyman