Lead Strategy Consultant – Financial Services (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career growth

International assignments

Annual leave

Wellness benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Lead Strategy Consultant to steer strategic initiatives in the financial services sector from Cape Town, South Africa. You will guide clients through major decisions, drive innovation, and strengthen competitive positioning, drawing on deep industry knowledge and stakeholder management prowess.

The role requires leadership, extensive financial services experience, and robust analytical capabilities to deliver transformative solutions for premier financial

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• MBA or equivalent highly desirable.
• 8+ years in consulting with financial services focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise strategic initiatives for financial institutions, covering market entry, product development, and operations.
• Lead consulting teams across projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support recommendations.
• Advise C-suite executives on strategic planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance in financial services.
• Identify opportunities for digital innovation and technology adoption to enhance client services and capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Contribute to intellectual capital with thought leadership and best practices in financial services consulting.
• Oversee compelling proposals and presentations to secure new business.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field

MBA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Lead Strategy Consultant to steer strategic initiatives in the financial services sector from Cape Town, South Africa. You will guide clients through major decisions, drive innovation, and strengthen competitive positioning, drawing on deep industry knowledge and stakeholder management prowess.

The role requires leadership, extensive financial services experience, and robust analytical capabilities to deliver transformative solutions for premier financial