Banking Strategy Op Model Architect Manager

Accenture; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Strategy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a seasoned strategy consultant to lead commercial banking engagements focused on growth, operating model design, client experience, and digital transformation. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, build executive relationships, and advise on market strategies while integrating AI to unlock client value.

This role requires leadership and cross-functional collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Strategy consulting experience
• Minimum 4 years of Banking/Capital Markets/Payments experience at business-technology intersection
• Minimum 3 years delivering analytics or digital technology projects for financial services clients
• Minimum 4 years of leading large-scale transformation programs
• Minimum 4 years of managing consulting or project teams
• Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of commercial banking strategy engagements with focus on growth, operating model, client experience and digital transformation
• Lead teams delivering banking strategy solutions for client needs
• Build relationships with senior client leaders and partner to create strategic solutions
• Advise on market growth, client segmentation, relationship management and payments strategies
• Integrate AI tools into engagement delivery to unlock value
• Provide quantitative analysis to generate insights and recommendations
• Contribute to Accenture’s Banking practice through thought leadership and client-facing content
• Mentor junior Strategy team members
• Travel may be required depending on client demand

Skills

Strategy consulting

Banking industry

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA (bonus)

Job description

We Are

Accenture Strategy. We empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now, and the unknown through deep industry expertise, analytics, and insights. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C‑suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously driving the total reinvention of its business. Accenture Strategy enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.

We Are

Accenture Strategy. We empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now, and the unknown through deep industry expertise, analytics, and insights. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C‑suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously driving the total reinvention of its business. Accenture Strategy enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.

You Are

A strategy consulting professional with significant experience setting growth and transformation agendas within the Banking Industry. Your expertise includes working with management teams and senior leadership to advise clients on strategies to transform their business operations, client experience, product propositions, and business models so they can achieve their strategic, financial, and operational goals. You bring an understanding of the commercial banking landscape, including areas such as business banking, corporate and middle‑market banking, lending, deposits, treasury management, payments, relationship management, client segmentation, pricing, risk, and digital transformation. As a manager, you're a natural at building and bringing out the best in teams. You thrive in solving complex problems, thanks to your strong analytical skills and structured approach to complex problems. You have excellent communication and people skills along with a strong desire to work in a fast‑paced environment.

The Work

• Lead delivery of commercial banking strategy engagements, covering areas such as growth strategy, operating model design, client experience, pricing, and digital transformation, with a clear focus on practical, executable outcomes
• Lead teams to deliver world‑class business, operations, and technology strategy solutions that meet the needs of banking clients, including commercial banking growth, operating model, client experience, product, pricing, and digital transformation initiatives
• Build relationships with senior leaders at client organizations and partner with them to create strategic solutions that sustain Accenture’s profile as a long‑term trusted advisor and partner
• Advise clients on commercial banking strategy topics such as market growth, client segmentation, relationship management effectiveness, lending and deposit strategy, treasury management, payments, channel strategy, cost transformation, and modernization of core business capabilities
• Integrate AI tools into engagement delivery and advise clients on where AI can unlock value across commercial banking operations, client coverage, and back‑office processes
• Provide overall guidance on quantitative analysis and research to generate recommendations, insights, and outcomes, including analysis of client profitability, portfolio performance, operating efficiency, market opportunities, and competitive positioning
• Contribute to Accenture’s Banking practice through thought leadership, client‑facing content, and participation in internal and external industry forums
• Mentor junior members of the Strategy team
• Travel may be required based on client demand. Accenture promotes a client‑centric, flexible work environment

Here’s What You Need

• English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English‑speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company’s activities to avoid this requirement.
• Minimum 5 years of Strategy consulting experience from a consulting firm, or internal Strategy equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with Banking, Capital Markets, and Payment institutions at the intersection of Business and Technology, with relevant exposure to Commercial Banking topics such as operating models, digital disruption, lending, treasury management, payments, relationship management, and client experience transformation
• Minimum 3 years of experience delivering analytics or digital technology projects for commercial banking or financial services clients
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading large‑scale transformation programs, including at least one in banking or financial services
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing consulting or project teams
• Bachelor’s degree

Bonus Points If

• You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree from a top business school
• You have direct experience advising commercial banking clients on growth strategy, operating model transformation, digital banking, treasury management, lending, payments, or client coverage strategy
• You have established relationships with senior banking or corporate executives
• You have taken a strategy from design through implementation with a client
• You are familiar with how commercial banking channels, platforms, partnerships, and client expectations are changing
• You have presented recommendations and solutions to senior leaders or C‑suite clients

Benefits

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

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California $87,400 to $253,000
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Maine $87,400 to $253,000
Maryland $87,400 to $253,000
Massachusetts $87,400 to $253,000
Minnesota $87,400 to $253,000
New York $87,400 to $253,000
New Jersey $87,400 to $253,000
Virginia $87,400 to $253,000
Washington $87,400 to $253,000
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