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BeyondFS is a rapidly growing UK-based consultancy, having expanded fivefold in the past three years. We provide 'expert-led change' services to financial institutions, assisting them in shaping, managing, and delivering critical financial crime and regulatory transformation programmes. Our consultants are passionate about delivering complex financial crime and regulatory transformation projects to help our clients succeed and foster a safer, more resilient financial sector. They combine deep transformation expertise with subject matter knowledge in financial crime and regulatory operations, enabling us to support our clients in their most vital initiatives.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to join an ambitious consultancy where you will enjoy both autonomy and support from day one? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity to learn, and a desire to contribute to our growth and success? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a leader in our business, you will have the chance to work on challenging, innovative projects and help shape and expand our company as we grow. We operate in a fast-paced, customer- and people-focused environment, and we value a supportive team culture where colleagues genuinely care about each other and celebrate successes together.

What we are looking for

We seek an Assistant Director to join our team, who will act as an inspiring leader within our expanding financial services consultancy. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Shaping, developing, and expanding BeyondFS propositions
2. Contributing directly through sales and business development
3. Leading and delivering our largest and most complex transformation programmes
4. Supporting recruitment and other HR activities
5. Managing critical internal projects

Enhancing our company culture will be central to your role—serving as a role model for others regardless of grade. Working at BeyondFS is challenging but rewarding, offering significant growth opportunities for committed individuals.

Our core values reflect who we are and how we operate.

If you thrive in a sales-focused role, are passionate about delivery and leadership, and want to be part of shaping BeyondFS's future, we would love to hear from you!

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

1. 10-15+ years of financial services experience within banking, with a blend of consulting and industry experience, ideally gained at a top-tier consulting firm or large financial institution with exposure to diverse products and geographies
2. Significant senior-level experience across client organizations, with trusted relationships with sponsors and stakeholders
3. Proven experience in building and leading data and automation teams in financial crime or regulatory operations
4. Deep knowledge of data environments related to financial crime and regulatory functions
5. Experience in developing and growing data transformation teams, including mentoring junior staff
6. Ability to develop a consultancy from go-to-market offerings to client delivery and internal practice development

Skillset

1. Passion for data analysis and the ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical audiences effectively
2. Extensive experience with industry-leading data analytics, engineering, and visualization tools
3. Expertise in leading data transformation programmes and operational change initiatives
4. In-depth knowledge of financial crime, regulatory, and operational data environments
5. Experience analyzing large datasets within an FS context
6. Experience dealing with regulators and managing remedial programmes
7. A strong network within banking operations and recognition as an industry expert

Remuneration and benefits

We offer:

• Competitive salary from £105k, with up to 10% sales bonus, up to 10% company bonus, and up to 10% personal performance bonus
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus your birthday off
• Option to buy additional leave up to 30 days per year
• Flexible benefits including a £3000 annual allowance for private medical insurance, critical illness cover, extra holidays, or cash options; electric car and ride schemes after probation
• Structured training programs
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave pay for maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Location

Our culture emphasizes collaboration and knowledge sharing, with work primarily from our London office and client sites as needed. Our office offers amenities like a well-stocked fridge, snacks, and quality coffee shops nearby. Colleagues also have access to multiple office spaces across London.

Additional roles are available on our website: Careers with BeyondFS - Our Values Make The Difference