Management Consultant - Financial Services

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-profile projects

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Management Consultant focused on Financial Services to be based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will advise financial institutions on strategic initiatives, risk management, and digital transformation, guiding projects from design to delivery.

The role requires deep sector knowledge, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to navigate a complex regulatory landscape while leading cross-functional teams on high-profile engagements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in financial services consulting or senior role
• In-depth knowledge of banking, insurance, wealth management, or fintech operations
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives in a complex regulatory environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and client-facing skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational consulting to clients in banking, insurance, and investment management
• Analyze financial market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures
• Develop and implement growth, efficiency, and digital transformation strategies for financial services firms
• Advise on risk management frameworks, compliance, and regulatory adherence
• Manage client relationships and lead project teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Skills

Financial services expertise

Strategic advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent firm within Management Consultancy , seeks a specialized Management Consultant focusing on the Financial Services sector, to be based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role requires a deep understanding of the financial industry's complexities, regulatory landscape, and market dynamics. You will advise financial institutions on strategic initiatives, operational enhancements, risk management, and digital transformation to help them navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. This is a challenging opportunity to contribute to the success of key players in the financial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational consulting services to clients in the banking, insurance, and investment management sectors.
• Analyze financial market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures impacting the sector.
• Develop and implement strategies for business growth, efficiency, and digital innovation within financial services firms.
• Advise on risk management frameworks, compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Manage client relationships and lead project teams to deliver high-quality consulting solutions.

Requirements

• Substantial experience (6+ years) in financial services consulting or a senior role within the financial industry.
• In-depth knowledge of banking, insurance, wealth management, or fintech operations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives in a complex regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects within the Eastern Cape 's financial services industry.
• Continuous professional development and exposure to industry best practices.
• A collaborative and expert-driven team environment.
• Significant potential for career advancement within the firm.