Senior Consultant - Strategy & Commercial Operations

Lloyd's Register Group; Location (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant in Strategy & Commercial Operations to join their advisory team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse management consulting engagements, providing strategic insights and commercial advisory, particularly in the maritime sector. The successful candidate will lead projects that drive efficiency and profitability while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. This position is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a significant impact in various industries, including logistics and energy. Join a company committed to professional growth and a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years in management consulting with a focus on strategy and commercial operations.
• Strong knowledge of business transformation frameworks and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development projects and market assessments for maritime clients.
• Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements.

Skills

Management Consulting

Strategy Development

Commercial Operations

Business Transformation

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MBA

Tools

Integrated Management Systems (IMS)

Job description

Senior Consultant - Strategy & Commercial Operations

Date: 15 Apr 2025

Company: Lloyds Register

Job ID: 40637

What we’re looking for:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced management consulting professional to join our advisory team as a Senior Consultant – Strategy & Commercial Operations. The role involves providing strategic insights, commercial advisory, and business transformation support across various management consulting engagements.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong consulting background with proven expertise in strategy formulation, commercial operations, and business growth initiatives. Experience in the maritime sector is highly desirable. The consultant will work closely with clients across different industries, focusing on maritime, logistics, and energy, to develop and implement strategic solutions that drive efficiency, profitability, and long-term success.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven, and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

The role:

• Lead and support strategy development projects, market assessments, and commercial due diligence for clients, particularly in the maritime sector.
• Analyse market trends, competitive landscapes, and business performance to identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies, pricing models, and go-to-market approaches.
• Support business transformation initiatives, including organizational restructuring, process optimization, and digitalization strategies.
• Provide insights on maritime regulations, global trade dynamics, and commercial shipping operations, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Conduct financial modelling, investment analysis, and business case development for clients exploring market entry, acquisitions, or new business opportunities.
• Assist clients in improving commercial operations, including contract negotiation, procurement strategies, and supply chain optimization.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to facilitate change management, executive decision-making, and corporate strategy execution.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expertise in Integrated Management Systems (IMS), ensuring alignment with ISO standards and best practices for quality, environmental, and safety management.
• Guide clients on compliance with maritime industry standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks.

What you bring:

• MBA from a recognized institution (preferably with a focus on Strategy, Operations, or Finance).
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy development, or commercial operations, preferably in the maritime, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of business transformation frameworks, strategic planning methodologies, and financial modelling.
• Exposure to maritime and logistics industries is preferred.
• Experience in Integrated Management Systems (IMS), including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for conducting gap analyses, risk assessments, and root cause analyses.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead client presentations.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Proficiency in the English Language with excellent writing skills.
• Able to prioritize and work effectively under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other LR or client office locations.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.

Preferred but not required:

• Prior experience in maritime-related commercial and operational consulting.
• Understanding of shipyard operations, port operations, and fleet optimization.
• Certifications in strategic management, business analytics, or related fields would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with maritime-specific challenges and operational risks.
• Certification in relevant ISO standards auditing or IMS consultancy is highly desirable.

You are someone who:

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs.
• Can self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals.
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting, and making timely decisions.
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives.
• Communicates in a structured way and has the ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language.
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment.
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone.

About us:

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct, and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Want to apply?

Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development, and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

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