Remote Senior Financial Services Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health coverage

Training resources

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant for a remote-first role focused on Financial Services Strategy. You will lead engagements advising banks, insurers, and asset managers, shaping strategic roadmaps and measurable growth.

The position supports a fully remote setup servicing clients across South Africa and beyond. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in management consulting within financial services and excels at analytical problem solving, executive communication, and remote collaboration

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5–7 years in management consulting with a strong financial services focus.
• Proven experience implementing strategic initiatives for banks, insurers, or other financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of FinTech, digital banking, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy consulting projects for financial services clients, including digital transformation and customer experience.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modelling for the sector.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and implementation plans for growth and competitive advantage.
• Advise executives on regulatory changes, trends, and technology impacts.
• Manage client relationships remotely and identify new business opportunities.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and client meetings to drive engagement and decisions.
• Mentor junior team members in a remote practice.
• Contribute to the firm’s expertise in financial services strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Virtual communication

Client management

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant for a remote-first role focused on Financial Services Strategy. You will lead engagements advising banks, insurers, and asset managers, shaping strategic roadmaps and measurable growth.

The position supports a fully remote setup servicing clients across South Africa and beyond. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in management consulting within financial services and excels at analytical problem solving, executive communication, and remote collaboration