Manager – Finance Transformation (Banking and Capital Markets)

Cross Country Consulting; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Business Transformation professional in South Africa to lead Finance Transformation projects within banking or capital markets. This role requires over 5 years of relevant experience and strong strategic planning skills to engage with C-suite executives. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial services, mentoring capabilities, and proficiency in tools like SQL and Tableau, as well as a bachelor's degree in a related field. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options

401(k) with company matching

Generous parental leave policies

Technology stipends

Wellness reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of financial services sectors.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Transformation projects within banking or capital markets.
• Oversee project administration activities.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships.
• Mentor team members and support project teams.

Skills

Finance Transformation projects

Strategic planning

Client relationship building

Data strategy best practices

SQL

AI tools adoption

Mentoring

Emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Alteryx

Snowflake

Job description

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation team you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. These not only address today's challenges but also lay the groundwork for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that encourages contributions beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a wide range of Finance Transformation projects within banking or capital markets
• Assist with the design and implementation of accounting rules engines, subledgers, and general ledgers
• Develop proof of concepts, rapid prototypes, and accelerators in SQL Lab environments
• Support automation of workflows, reports, journals, reconciliations, and testing
• Contribute to solutions for fungible trade and counterparty netting
• Apply driver-based modeling and predictive analytics to enhance finance processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Risk, Treasury, and IT
• Oversee project administration activities, encompassing project setup, planning, budgeting, account management, and billing, ensuring smooth project completion
• Proactively monitor industry trends and articulate their potential impact on clients, especially in data strategy and governance
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes
• Mentor team members through coaching, regular ongoing feedback, annual performance reviews, and actively support project teams in resolving complex issues
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor who understands their business needs, identifies opportunities for new business, and delivers high-quality service
• Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including delivering transformation programs into CDO, CTO, COO, CFO, and/or CRO organizations
• Strong strategic planning skills with experience working with C-suite executives to build organizational-level strategic roadmaps
• Deep understanding of financial services sectors, including banking and capital markets, investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration, and investment management
• Demonstrated knowledge of current industry trends, data strategy best practices, governance frameworks, and emerging technologies
• Proficiency in tools such as SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake
• Familiarity with platforms such as Collibra, OvalEdge, Atlan, Talend, SAP Master, BigID, OneTrust
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
• Continuous Learning Mindset: openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation
• Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or similar discipline

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Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.