Senior Strategy Advisor - Financial Services, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration package

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Career progression opportunities

Travel within SA as needed

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Principal Strategy Advisor to guide top-tier financial services clients through complex strategic challenges. You will develop innovative strategies, mentor teams, and lead high-impact engagements across banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech sectors.

You will build trusted advisor relationships with C-suite executives, shape the firm's strategic direction, drive business growth, and ensure profitable, client-focused outcomes through rigorous

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent from a top-tier institution.
• 10+ years in management consulting, with focus on the financial services industry.
• Led large-scale strategic initiatives and complex client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of banking, insurance, asset management, or fintech.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Willingness to travel to client locations within Cape Town and wider Western Cape.

Responsabilités

• Lead engagements on corporate strategy, market entry, mergers & acquisitions, and operational excellence within financial services.
• Develop sophisticated analytical frameworks and models to support strategic decision-making.
• Advise executive leadership teams on critical business issues and strategic options.
• Drive the end-to-end delivery of strategic consulting projects, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction.
• Foster and nurture long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities for follow-on work.
• Contribute to the development and thought leadership of the firm’s financial services practice.
• Mentor and develop a team of talented consultants, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the financial management of projects, ensuring profitability and efficient resource allocation.
• Present complex findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Executive stakeholder management

Business development

Leadership

Client relationship management

Formation

MBA or equivalent

Description du poste

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Principal Strategy Advisor to guide top-tier financial services clients through complex strategic challenges. You will develop innovative strategies, mentor teams, and lead high-impact engagements across banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech sectors.

You will build trusted advisor relationships with C-suite executives, shape the firm's strategic direction, drive business growth, and ensure profitable, client-focused outcomes through rigorous