Associate Director - Financial Services

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Associate Directors have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and generation of project results. They own project workstreams and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. Associate Directors are expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. They lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

Responsibilities include:

• Design project plans, own project status reporting, and oversee tracking of client deliverables.

• Lead workshops with business units and process owners to implement risk and control frameworks.

• Identify and assess operational risks in new or existing business processes. 

• Conduct detailed analysis on client projects and turn into actionable insights through compelling narratives.

• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

• Lead team in preparing responses for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for prospective clients.

• Help clients develop or implement operational risk management frameworks, guidelines, and policies whilst ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 8 (EIGHT) or more years of experience of banking industry or commercial financial services consulting.

• Experience of compliance and risk assessment processes for large banks, ensuring adherence to international regulatory standards and enhancing the institution's financial stability. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced challenging and client focused environment where priorities and scope may change quickly.

• Ability to travel for client engagements if required.  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior management consulting experience.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Operational risk and/or big bank compliance (first or second line of defense). 

• Banking regulations, compliance, and risk management requirements. 

• Experience with risk and controls current state assessments (including process mapping). 

• ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications.

• MBA or MA/MS degree in a related field.

The annual salary range for this position is $162,000.00-$270,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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