Strategic Financial Services Consultant - Hybrid

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with performance bonuses

Medical coverage and retirement plan

Training and development programs

Hybrid office/remote flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a strategic and analytical Management Consultant to help financial services clients address market entry, product development, digital strategy, and regulatory compliance. You will engage with senior leadership, translating data into actionable recommendations that drive growth and profitability in a dynamic advisory environment.

The role requires 5–7 years in management consulting or related finance roles, a finance/economics background, MBA preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related quantitative field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy experience in financial services.
• Deep understanding of banking, insurance or asset management sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis for financial services clients.
• Develop strategic plans and frameworks to address client objectives.
• Analyze financial performance and identify drivers of profitability and growth.
• Advise clients on digital transformation initiatives within financial services.
• Assess regulatory impacts and develop compliance strategies.
• Lead workshops and collaborative sessions with client teams.
• Prepare presentations and reports for executive audiences.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction.
• Contribute to development of intellectual capital and thought leadership.

Skills

Market research

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a strategic and analytical Management Consultant to help financial services clients address market entry, product development, digital strategy, and regulatory compliance. You will engage with senior leadership, translating data into actionable recommendations that drive growth and profitability in a dynamic advisory environment.

The role requires 5–7 years in management consulting or related finance roles, a finance/economics background, MBA preferred,