Banking Payments Transformation Consultant - Director

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in the United States seeks a Banking Payments Transformation Consultant - Director to lead client engagements, set strategic direction, and drive operational excellence across large programs. You will develop strategies, oversee multiple projects, mentor teams, and build executive relationships, while championing innovation and technology within the PwC Network.

This role emphasizes growth, integrity, and inclusion as you translate vision into action and identify market opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in banking payments transformation and leadership preferred.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and manage executive-level client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of operational strategies to enhance client efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze client needs and provide tailored recommendations to optimize business performance.
• Oversee multiple projects and manage executive-level client relations to drive business growth.
• Mentor and guide teams in the execution of business transformation initiatives.
• Promote technological advancements and innovative solutions to improve operational processes.
• Identify market opportunities and convert them into successful outcomes for the firm.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive consulting services.
• Validate compliance with professional and technical standards within operational frameworks.
• Utilize analytical thinking and business data analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and foster a collaborative environment for client success.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Banking payments transformation

Operational excellence

Mentoring leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Banking Payments Transformation Consultant - Director, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness for our clients. Within our Operations practice, you will analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and provide tailored recommendations to enhance productivity and drive business performance. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions while overseeing multiple projects and maintaining executive-level client relations. You will inspire others by translating vision into action, fostering an environment where people and technology thrive together.

In this role at PwC, you will be instrumental in driving business growth and shaping client engagements. You are expected to uphold PwC's reputation for quality, integrity, and inclusion, creating a healthy working environment that maximizes client satisfaction. You will cultivate the potential in others, actively collaborating across the PwC Network to leverage our collective strength. Your leadership will be crucial in developing new ideas and solutions, promoting technological advances, and identifying market opportunities to convert into success for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of operational strategies to enhance client efficiency and effectiveness
• Analyzing client needs and providing tailored recommendations to optimize business performance
• Overseeing multiple projects and managing executive-level client relations to drive business growth
• Mentoring and guiding teams in the execution of business transformation initiatives
• Promoting technological advancements and innovative solutions to improve operational processes
• Identifying market opportunities and converting them into successful outcomes for the firm
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive consulting services
• Validating compliance with professional and technical standards within operational frameworks
• Utilizing analytical thinking and business data analytics to support strategic decision-making
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a collaborative environment for client success

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance
• Demonstrating strategic leadership in banking payments transformation
• Leading business transformation initiatives with a focus on operational excellence
• Utilizing analytical thinking to drive business growth and innovation
• Managing complex client engagements in the financial services sector
• Promoting technological advances to enhance client satisfaction and efficiency
• Mentoring emerging leaders to cultivate potential and drive success

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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