Senior Consultant - Financial Services

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Financial Services to advise banks, insurers, and asset managers on strategy, risk, and regulatory compliance. You'll lead complex engagements, develop actionable recommendations, and guide clients through regulatory changes while delivering measurable improvements.

The role offers high-profile engagements, opportunities to shape client strategy, and a collaborative environment with strong focus on career development and performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in consulting or financial services with advisory focus.
• Deep understanding of banking, insurance, or asset management operations and regulation.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory services to financial institutions on strategy, operations, risk and regulatory compliance.
• Lead engagements in digital banking, regulatory reform and operational efficiency.
• Develop and deliver insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting financial services.

Skills

Advisory services

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a highly skilled Senior Consultant with a specialization in the Financial Services sector for their Welkom office. This role involves advising financial institutions on strategic, operational, and regulatory challenges. You will play a key part in developing and implementing solutions that enhance client performance, manage risk, and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving market. This position offers the chance to work on complex engagements and contribute to the strategic direction of major players in the financial industry within the Free State.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory services to financial institutions on strategy, operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead client engagements focused on areas such as digital banking, regulatory reform, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and deliver insightful analysis and recommendations to senior client management.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting the financial services sector.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in consulting or within the financial services industry, with a focus on advisory services.
• Deep understanding of banking, insurance, or asset management operations and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and client relationship management skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and bonus opportunities commensurate with experience and performance.
• Extensive professional development and career growth pathways.
• Exposure to a wide array of complex and stimulating projects within the financial sector.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment fostering innovation.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.