Management Consulting - Senior Consultant - Financial Services Industry

Audactus LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity after 1 year

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Audactus LLC, a high-end consulting firm, seeks a seasoned consultant to deliver strategy and transformation engagements in financial services from New York. You will lead workshops, conduct rigorous analyses, and develop actionable recommendations for institutions, fintechs, and investors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business, 4+ years in consulting, and strong change-management skills. Hybrid work in NYC, competitive compensation, discretionary bonus, and opportunities for equity after

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of consulting experience in management consulting or financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of Transformation and Target Operating Models end-to-end.
• Knowledge of Digital Assets, Stablecoins, and Blockchain/DLT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize and develop your skills in the financial services industry, particularly in Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, or Fintechs.
• Actively listen to client issues and needs to formulate accurate insights.
• Conduct rigorous research and analysis using client or external sources to clarify challenges.
• Formulate constructive, high-impact recommendations and proposals.
• Lead workshops and meetings to drive efficiency and results.
• Deliver high-quality outputs and support strategic plans.

Skills

Consulting experience

Change management

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Audactus LLC is a high-end consulting firm dedicated to creating state-of-the-art narratives for strategy and transformation and deploying them at scale. Our goal is to deliver sustainable value to Financial Institutions, Fintech and Investors as they navigate resource-constrained and highly competitive landscape and achieve transformations which generate a positive impact. We aim to provide critical expertise, customed frameworks, and holistic diagnostics to address the challenges of scaling up. Leveraging both on American and European business cultures with footprint in New York City and Paris, we are able to quickly integrate into new environments and effectively align stakeholders, while guiding our client’s projects and initiatives in strategy, business and ops transformation, acquisition integration, and go-to-market.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mobilize and develop your skills in the financial services industry, particularly in the Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, or Fintechs.

Actively listen to client issues and needs to formulate accurate and relevant insights.

Conduct thorough and rigorous research and analysis using client and/or external sources to clarify client challenges.

Formulate constructive, original, and high-impact recommendations and proposals.

Lead workshops and meetings, leveraging your facilitation and synthesis skills to drive efficiency and results.

Contribute to the design of work approaches/frameworks during engagements and ensure their execution while considering client context and constraints.

Deliver high-quality outputs, both in substance and form.

Support the development and integration of strategic plans, transformation plans, and client efficiency initiatives.

Master the fundamentals of project management and provide structured solutions to ensure smooth execution and risk anticipation.

Stay informed about trends and innovations in financial services (retail banking, CIB, wealth management, payments, fintech, embedded finance).

Maintain a professional demeanor and communication (both written and verbal) at all times, fostering trust and reinforcing Audactus' positive image.

Contribute to internal initiatives for the firm’s development (research, publications, networking, business proposals, podcasts) and monitor assignment opportunities aligned with the firm’s positioning.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 4 years of consulting experience, including leading complex, high-impact engagements within a management consulting firm or a leading financial institution.

Deep understanding of business services and processes related to Transformation, and the development of Target Operating Models from an end-to-end process perspective

Appetite for Digital Assets, Stablecoins, and Blockchain/DLT market evolution is preferred.

Strong grasp of business functional areas and related controls, including integration of global business processes and sub-processes (data and workflows), policies, and procedures

Proven ability to navigate and deliver results in evolving, transformational environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create functional and technical documentation

Self-starter with sound judgment, proactive in providing updates and seeking guidance when needed

Creative, adaptable, and comfortable operating with autonomy

Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and experience applying them

Effective coaching and influencing skills, with a demonstrated ability to align stakeholders around a shared vision or goal

Capable of quickly building trust and value-based relationships across all levels of an organization

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and familiar with project management frameworks

Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Confident, self-aware team player who values feedback and continuous improvement

Skilled in team facilitation, understanding group dynamics while keeping focus on outcomes

Strong work ethic and exceptional communication abilities

Proficiency in English, professional in a second language is a plus.

Must be based in New York City and authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary + Annual Discretionary Bonus

Paid Time Off

10 Public Holidays + Bank Holidays

Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k)

DBL/PFL

New York base compensation is between $105,000 to $135,000 a year. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and market location.

A select number of senior professionals who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained contribution to the firm may be considered for equity participation after 1 year of tenure. This opportunity is reserved for individuals who have shown outstanding performance, strategic impact, and a long-term commitment to the firm's growth. Eligibility is determined at the sole discretion of firm leadership.

Hybrid policy

Audactus maintains its hybrid workplace arrangements and provides a flexible workplace environment that is driven by client and business/market needs. At this time, in person requirements are issued by departments (Business Unit/Business Line) and vary by office location. Consultants are expected to have the ability to be flexible with work location depending on business needs and live within a reasonable distance to the office.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Audactus does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Audactus 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.

Why choose us?

At Audactus, we foster a culture of commitment, ambition, and generosity. As we quickly expand our business North America, this is your opportunity to be involved in an entrepreneurial venture with bold responsibilities and projects mixing multicultural backgrounds. Each of our collaborators are key players in the firm’s development, starting with the quality of services delivered and the trust-based relationships built with our clients, as well as through internal initiatives in business development, marketing, HR, and communication. Our team members are strongly encouraged to take initiative and demonstrate creativity.