Remote Financial Services Transformation Strategist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Remote work with strong work-life mix

Comprehensive benefits: private health

Professional development via online学习

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Remote Management Consultant focused on the Financial Services Sector. This fully remote role lets you advise banks, insurers, and asset managers from South Africa, driving digital transformation and regulatory compliance.

You will lead virtual engagements, develop strategic roadmaps, and manage complex projects from a home office, aligning technology with business goals while delivering measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting or a relevant role within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation or operational improvement projects in finance.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, insurance processes, or investment management.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance frameworks is essential.
• Exceptional remote communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the current state of financial services operations and identify areas for digital and operational improvement.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for digital transformation, customer journey optimization, and regulatory adherence.
• Advise on the implementation of FinTech solutions, AI-driven services, and data analytics in financial services.
• Lead virtual engagements with senior stakeholders in banking, insurance, and asset management.
• Manage project teams remotely to deliver complex transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., POPIA, Basel III) in proposed solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports to client leadership.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in FinServ.

Skills

Remote communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Digital transformation

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Remote Management Consultant focused on the Financial Services Sector. This fully remote role lets you advise banks, insurers, and asset managers from South Africa, driving digital transformation and regulatory compliance.

You will lead virtual engagements, develop strategic roadmaps, and manage complex projects from a home office, aligning technology with business goals while delivering measurable impact.