Consultant

WatersEdge Solutions; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship from industry leaders

Professional training support

Job summary

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a high-performing Consultant to join their team in Sandton, Johannesburg. The role focuses on solving complex business problems within the banking and insurance sectors while engaging with senior stakeholders on mission-critical projects.

Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background and experience in financial services, delivering strategic solutions through business analysis and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field such as Finance, Economics, or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience within financial services, banking, or consulting.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and solve complex business problems.
• Conduct business analysis and document requirements.
• Perform data analysis on large datasets.

Skills

Analytical capability

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Technical proficiency (SQL, SAS, Python)

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Actuarial Science

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Management Consulting | Banking | Insurance | Financial Services

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a leading specialist consulting firm to recruit a high-performing Consultant. This opportunity is ideal for analytically strong professionals who enjoy solving complex business problems, working with large datasets, and delivering strategic solutions within the banking and insurance sectors.

This role offers exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders, mission-critical projects, and some of the most complex challenges facing the financial services industry today.

About the Role

As a Consultant, you will work closely with clients to solve industry-specific challenges through business analysis, data analytics, process improvement, and technology-enabled solutions. You will engage directly with senior stakeholders, contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives, and help financial institutions improve decision-making through better use of data, systems, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and solve complex business and industry-specific problems
• Conduct business analysis and document detailed requirements
• Perform data analysis, data mining, and data validation on large datasets
• Document business, functional, and technical requirements for system implementations
• Design and implement management reports and BI dashboards
• Work with technical tools and programming languages to support project delivery
• Compile reports, presentations, and client deliverables
• Engage with senior stakeholders and manage client expectations
• Support data management and regulatory initiatives within financial institutions
• Continuously develop business, technical, and industry expertise

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience within financial services, banking, insurance, or consulting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Subject matter knowledge within banking and/or insurance
• Understanding of financial services regulatory risk, including credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk
• Experience working with large datasets and data management frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Technical proficiency with SQL, SAS, Python, and/or Business Intelligence tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Previous consulting experience within banking or insurance
• Experience implementing BCBS 239 or data governance frameworks
• Postgraduate qualification
• CFA, FRM, or other relevant professional certifications
• Experience with data engineering, risk management, or regulatory reporting initiatives

What’s On Offer

• Exposure to prestigious banking and insurance clients
• Accelerated career growth and development opportunities
• Extensive training and professional certification support
• Mentorship from experienced industry leaders
• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical transformation projects
• Dynamic and collaborative consulting environment

Company Culture

This is a people-centric consulting environment that places significant emphasis on growth, learning, and collaboration. The business invests heavily in employee development, mentorship, and continuous upskilling while fostering a culture built on respect, inclusivity, integrity, and strong interpersonal relationships. Team members enjoy meaningful client exposure, challenging work, and a supportive environment where excellence is recognised and rewarded.