Director - Financial Services
Senior Manager / Director – Financial Services
For our client, a global management consulting firm that delivers lasting results for financial services organizations of today and tomorrow, we are looking for a Senior Manager / Director to join the Geneva Office.
To support our growing activity in Switzerland, we are currently looking for a dynamic enthusiastic and experienced Senior Manager / Director with a proven track record in Wealth and/or Asset Management to work on and lead projects, such as:
- Strategy and business development
- Digital transformation
- Front Office / Investment value chain efficiency
- BPO and large-scale transformations
- Process and organization optimization
- Selection and implementation of digital solutions
- Strategic and commercial due diligence
- Regulatory and compliance transformation
- Internal control systems definition and upgrade
- ESG and sustainable finance initiatives
Job Description
Project
- Assess client challenges, and develop a framework to solve issues and meet objectives
- Deliver executable advice on a strategic, business model, or operating model dimensions
- Ensure top-notch quality of the deliverables
- Lead client presentations and workshops
- Develop project plan, manage project execution, and support implementation
Management
- Manage client stakeholders
- Build and organize a multidisciplinary delivery team
- Leverage assets and capabilities
- Coach, empower, and up-skill consultants
Business development
- Develop and leverage your external and internal network to spot and grow opportunities
- Develop end-to-end commercial proposals
- Manage client relationships during and after the engagement
- Contribute to our service offering development
Your Profile
- Academic excellence: outstanding bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a renowned University, Business School, or University of Applied Sciences in the field of (business) IT, business administration, financial services, or economics. Relevant further education (Ph.D., MBA, CFA, CAIA, PMP) is a plus.
- Industry knowledge: Strong knowledge of the Swiss wealth and asset management industry.
- Business development: Active client network in Switzerland, with a firm appetite for sales, and proven experience in identifying and developing opportunities, including commercial proposal construction.
- Leadership experience: Experienced in management with proven leadership skills and high emotional intelligence. Confidence and maturity to work with senior management
- Consulting experience: 7+ years of experience in Consulting for financial institutions and committed to the pursuit of a professional career in management consulting.
- Conceptual talent: rational thinking and ease of combining technological understanding, strategic evaluation, and implementation. Rigorous, autonomous, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication and presentation skills: fluent in English and French (written and spoken), German is a strong plus. Strong presentation and moderation skills.
- Digital affinity: very good MS Office skills.
- Cultural fit: high reliability and flexibility. Team spirit and personal fit for a leading global management consulting firm (international orientation & openness to travel, integrity).
What our client offers:
- Dynamic atmosphere
- Growth and development
- Work-life balance
- Team spirit and community
- Diversity & Inclusion