Senior Financial Services Strategy Consultant (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical & retirement benefits

Executive development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant with deep expertise in the Financial Services sector. This fully remote role enables you to apply strategic thinking and leadership to advise top financial institutions across South Africa on critical challenges in strategy, operations, and technology.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters in Finance or Business Administration and a minimum of 7 years in management consulting or FS, with a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting or financial services.
• Deep understanding of banking, insurance, or capital markets operations and regulations.
• Proven experience leading complex strategic and operational transformation projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to financial institutions on digital transformation, risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead client engagements, managing teams and ensuring successful delivery of consulting projects.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems faced by banks, insurers, and asset managers.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial markets, industry trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders within client organizations.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership and best practices within the financial services practice.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant with deep expertise in the Financial Services sector. This fully remote role enables you to apply strategic thinking and leadership to advise top financial institutions across South Africa on critical challenges in strategy, operations, and technology.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters in Finance or Business Administration and a minimum of 7 years in management consulting or FS, with a proven track record of