Financial Service Consultant - Capital Markets
Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group founded in 1999. Our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation, mitigating downside while maximizing opportunity. With 3,000 consultants serving clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries, we deliver results that transform outcomes.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Advise and deliver change projects as part of a long-term strategic partnership with leading financial institutions
- Leverage PM/BA skills to gather and document requirements from business stakeholders around upcoming or existing regulatory changes, capital markets product offerings, and business enhancements
\- Lead and present product deliverables and effectively liaise between front office, middle office, back office, and other supporting functions
- Present findings and recommendations to client leadership
- Track project-level risk issues and dependencies and liaise with key stakeholders
- Assist stakeholders by evaluating existing operating models, designing current and future process flows, and developing Target Operating Models
- Engage with client teams to analyze, evaluate, and enhance client’s Corporate and Investment Banking/Capital Markets businesses
- An ability to transform your domain knowledge and project experiences into published content for Sia Insights
- Continue to upskill on industry trends and emerging technologies, including AI, and leverage Sia’s tools and other innovative applications to service client needs
Qualifications
- 1+ years of Capital Markets experience within Fixed Income, Equities, Foreign Exchange derivatives product areas including an overall understanding of the trade lifecycle processes
- 1+ years of recent client-facing management consulting experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a Business or related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred
- Financial Services background preferred
- Strong knowledge of the US and global regulatory landscape within financial services
- Required knowledge of regulations and securities transactions to conduct requirement analysis, facilitate rule interpretations, and document business and functional requirements
- Experience with program and project management methodologies including, but not limited to Agile and Waterfall
- Ability to quickly learn and conduct independent research; apply new knowledge to own analysis and team management responsibilities
- Understanding of upstream/downstream applications and data
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and adhere to tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work on multiple workstreams from inception through to implementation
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, or other)
- Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.
Competitive Compensation
- Annual base salary starting at 88K, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Annual performance-based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
- 3 Medical plans
- Dental and Vision
- Life, AD&D, and other voluntary insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
- 401K retirement plan – 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter accounts
Family Friendly Benefits
- 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
- Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
- College savings and student loan repayment assistance
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
- Gym membership reimbursement
- LiveHealth Online virtual care
- Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
- Employee Assistance Program at no cost
- Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
- On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Sia, we foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment to inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning that affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.
Sia is an equal opportunity employer.
All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
Office Workplace Guidelines
Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H-1B visa, F-1/OPT or STEM OPT, TN, etc.).
Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.