Job Summary
The Consulting Manager will lead and manage consulting projects within the banking industry, leveraging deep domain expertise in corporate/commercial banking, payments, supply chain finance/trade finance, core banking, and post-merger integration. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting experience, excellent project management skills, and the ability to deliver high-impact solutions to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored consulting solutions.
- Project Management: Lead and manage consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Domain Expertise: Provide expert guidance and insights in various banking domains including corporate/commercial banking, payments, supply chain finance/trade finance, core banking, and post-merger integration.
- Functional Expertise:
- Corporate/Commercial Banking: Develop and implement unified corporate portals, manage entitlements, design processes, and modernize channels using platforms such as Intellect and Backbase.
- Payments: Implement and migrate Swift, ISO20022, SEPA, and manage core payments and payment hubs using platforms such as GPP, EPP, Volpay, Volante Designer, OPF, TCS Bancs, and Cards (VisionPlus or TSYS).
- Supply Chain Finance/Trade Finance: Conduct current state assessments, optimize processes, select vendors, and implement trade and supply chain finance solutions using platforms such as Intellect, Premium Technologies, Finastra, and Surecomp.
- Core Banking: Assess current states, evaluate vendors, plan pre-implementation, and support core banking transformations using platforms like Temenos, Oracle, Thought Machine, Finacle, and BIAN architecture.
- Post-Merger Integration: Develop integration strategies, operating models, and change management plans, including data remediation, migration, and reconciliation.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop consulting team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of consulting strategies and service offerings to expand the company’s presence in the banking sector.
- Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to provide clients with innovative solutions.
Job Requirements
- Experience: Proven experience in a consulting role within the banking industry, with expertise in corporate/commercial banking, payments, supply chain finance/trade finance, core banking, and post-merger integration.
- Platforms Knowledge: Familiarity with platforms such as Intellect, Backbase, GPP, EPP, Volpay, Volante Designer, OPF, TCS Bancs, VisionPlus, TSYS, Premium Technologies, Finastra, Surecomp, Temenos, Oracle, Thought Machine, Finacle, and BIAN architecture.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
- Client Management: Excellent client relationship management skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering practical and impactful solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications in banking or consulting are highly desirable.
Skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency in consulting methodologies and tools.