Management Consultant - Banking

Job Description

Job Role: Banking Management Consultant
Location: London, Manchester, Edinburgh
Mobility: Up to 100%
Career Level: Consultant

Accenture is a global professional services company, providing a broad range of market leading services to our clients. We are looking for an experienced management consultant with exposure within either commercial or retail banking, having experience in major transformation projects using leading technology. Inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our business, and our core values of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, Integrity and Respect for the Individual have enabled us to create One Global Network for clients all over the World.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team, you will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech enabled transformations and new kinds of value for your clients. Join our global network of people using the latest assets, platforms and partnerships to help bring ideas to life.

Strategy & Consulting is one of five services that make up Accenture - the others are Operations, Technology, Song, and Industry X. Management Consultants design and implement business changes that drive industry specific, function and digital operating model transformation, focusing on tasks relating to people and processes. We help banks challenge their conventions, capitalize on the full potential of technology, their people and emerging opportunities, and become better at change.

Responsibilities

• Project and programme management: create, implement and operate within appropriate governance frameworks, shaping, leading and controlling the delivery of complex, high risk and/or cross functional programmes with pragmatic application of programme management methodologies, use of a clearly defined delivery roadmap and robust financial and risk management.
• Assume accountability for delivery of one or more projects and programmes at a client, mobilising the team, identifying appropriate people resources and assigning these individuals to projects.
• Engage with and lead senior client stakeholders in both technology and business space and clearly communicate programme performance.
• Develop and apply industry knowledge to make implementation oriented recommendations.
• Develop and lead diverse and dispersed teams through effective leadership and coaching.
• Help develop the Accenture Strategy and Consulting Banking practice and build Accenture's banking offerings, assets, capabilities, and thought leadership.

Qualification

• A broad understanding of Commercial or Retail Banking, including experience in core banking processes and related technologies, mortgages, payments, cards and related regulatory change.
• Strong client facing experience with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience leading diverse teams in complex strategy and consulting engagements, delivering high quality output in short timeframes.
• Understanding of emerging technology trends (Big Data, API, AI, Microservices, Blockchain, Cloud, etc.) and their impact on overall enterprise architecture and operating model.
• Experience in M&A/Integrations.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving skills with an ability to approach a problem in a structured manner and propose workable solutions.
• Ability to absorb and process information quickly.
• Consulting experience or ability to work in a consulting environment indispensable.
• Base location will be London, but you must be willing to work away from home Monday to Friday as required.

Set Yourself Apart

• A drive for personal development and curiosity to learn new concepts and skills.
• Ability to understand complex issues, quickly absorb information, and work creatively in a problem solving environment.
• Comfort with the quantitative skills required to develop financial/operational models and supervise data analysis.
• An appreciation of how technology and digital can contribute to solving clients' complex business problems; comfort operating at the intersection of business and technology.
• Experience working with relevant FinTech providers.
• Natural leadership and the ability to quickly build effective teams, establish trust based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
• Experience with staff development and the ability to mentor junior to mid level practitioners.
• Excellent presentation skills, personal impact and charisma to lead meetings, presentations and workshops.
• Confidence to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical and impactful manner with groups ranging from board rooms to business unit leads.
• Some exposure and/or involvement in sales origination, coupled with an ambitious mind set.
• Some involvement with the commercial management of consulting engagements.
• Strong project management skills.

What's in It for You

Accenture offers a competitive base salary and an extensive benefits package that includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first class services we are known for.

Locations

• London
• Manchester

Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognised as one of the World's Best Workplaces .

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