Managing Director, Financial Services

Sia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sia, a global management consulting group, is seeking a Managing Director for the Financial Services unit. You will leverage a French banking network to originate and grow engagements, sponsor executive stakeholders, and guide multi-year transformation programs with AI-enabled delivery.

Strong business development track record in financial services, cross-border regulatory knowledge, and leadership in building scalable teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French (spoken and written) required.
• Existing relationships with French banking institutions to originate and grow engagements.
• Working proficiency with AI-driven tools and platforms for practical adoption guidance.
• SBM/Sales/BD experience in financial services and cross-border contexts.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate and expand engagements by building client relationships and meeting revenue targets.
• Serve as executive sponsor to senior client leaders and guide large engagements.
• Shape strategy and oversee complex engagements from concept to delivery.
• Identify market shifts and translate into impactful AI and transformation solutions.

Skills

French fluency

Client relationship mgmt

Strategic thinking

Delivery team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

AI tools proficiency

Job description

• Compensation: USD 225000 - USD 300000 - yearly

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

As a Managing Director in our Financial Services Business Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping our go-to-market strategy and expanding coverage of French banking institutions' U.S. operations, leveraging existing relationships and French fluency to navigate cross-border regulatory expectations while delivering business and digital transformation solutions needed to compete in a fast-changing market.

Job Description

Business Development & Client Growth

Originate and expand engagements by converting pursuits into lasting client relationships and meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

Serve as executive sponsor and trusted advisor to senior client leaders, building credibility and influencing decisions in large, complex organizations.

Shape strategy and oversee complex, high-impact engagements from concept through execution, ensuring delivery of quality, commercial discipline, and measurable outcomes.

Anticipate client priorities and market shifts, translating them into solutions that deepen Sia's enterprise impact.

Attract, develop, and retain top consulting talent to build a high-performing, scalable team.

Cultivate future leaders by creating clear pathways for growth, advancement, and success.

Thought Leadership & Market Presence

Shape a differentiated point of view on industry trends, emerging technologies, and enterprise transformation, and represent Sia as a recognized voice through conferences, panels, and executive forums.

Build market credibility through advisory roles, council memberships, and active leadership in professional organizations.

External Market Leadership & Visibility

Candidates must bring an established external profile, demonstrated through active engagement in industry-facing activities such as:

Speaking engagements at industry conferences, client forums, or professional events

Panel participation or moderation on relevant business, functional, or industry topics

Regular attendance and/or leadership involvement in executive-level events or forums that support brand building, client development, or thought leadership

Qualifications

Fluency in French (spoken and written) required.

Existing relationships with French banking institutions, with the ability to leverage this personal network to originate and grow engagements.

Working proficiency with AI-driven tools and platforms, with the ability to guide clients on practical AI adoption Within financial service

Subject matter expertise in Foreign Banking Organizations (FBOs) andownership oversight.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Proven track record of leading business development efforts and generating new clients, while maturing consulting delivery and client relationships to drive revenue growth.

9+ years of consulting experience, within Financial Services.

Passionate about providing guidance and coaching delivery teams.

Additional Information

Sia invests in total rewards that support how our people work, live, and grow.

Compensation

Base Salary: $225,000–$300,000 annually. The stated range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be determined at the Company's discretion based on job-related factors including experience and qualifications, consistent with applicable law. This posting is not an offer of employment or a guarantee of any particular compensation.

Personal Sales Bonus (uncapped)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP at no cost

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA

College savings and student loan repayment programs

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday

Monthly cell phone stipend

Well-being and professional development programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Workplace

Sia embraces a flexible workplace model that balances autonomy with in-person connection.Managementisexpected to be in the office at least three days per week, serving as culture carriers who mentor teams, strengthen client relationships, and lead by example.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At Sia, we believe in fostering adiverse,equitable,andinclusiveculture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense ofbelonging.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.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be added, deleted, or modified at any time based on business needs.

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.