Senior Consultant / Project Manager - Financial Services

What you will be doing

As a Senior Consultant/Project Manager at Roland Berger focusing on financial services, you will further develop deep insight into the workings of one of the most dynamic and critical sectors of the economy. You will assume significant responsibilities and become an integral part of Roland Berger's expanding practice.

You will discover abundant opportunities for advancing your professional growth as you navigate through challenging and rewarding projects. The projects primarily take place in a European setting and are very diverse. The work is interdisciplinary and creativity and a pragmatic mindset are key factors to success. The focus lies on pressing strategic topics (for example digitalization, AI/data analytics and sustainability) that are currently reshaping the financial services landscape and which require all financial services players to launch new propositions and realize large-scale transformations.

At Roland Berger we differentiate ourselves by listening carefully to our clients and working intensively with them on tailor-made solutions. Working closely with senior leadership at leading banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions, you will analyze market trends, develop strategic recommendations, and be involved in the implementation of actionable plans to drive sustainable success. By advising top-tier financial institutions on their strategies, you play a direct role in shaping the direction of these organizations and, by extension, the broader financial ecosystem.

As a Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Roland Berger you will:

• Take the lead for modules in larger projects, and complete project management of smaller projects (typically leading three to five consultants), with a specific focus on financial services.
• Coach and develop the consultants in your project teams.
• Have direct client contact and lead presentations during client meetings.
• Work closely with industry experts at Roland Berger.
• Contribute to Roland Berger’s knowledge development by capturing insights and drawing lessons from client work.
• Participate in office-wide projects (e.g. In-depth studies on current topics) that further develop Roland Berger or its thinking in a specific area or sector.

Who we seek

At Roland Berger we are looking for people who are genuinely interested in our clients and their challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work hard to deliver the highest quality. The values of “empathy”, “entrepreneurship” and “excellence” are the foundation of our work and our corporate culture. We are looking for people who recognize themselves in these values, who can think big, dare to dream, see connections and make connections, are self-starters and can enrich our team.

Do you recognize yourself in the following qualifications, competencies and skills?

• You have completed an academic university education (i.e. WO).
• You have between four and ten years of experience in strategy consulting, with a distinct focus on the financial services domain, and/or in a strategic/operational role at a financial institution (e.g. Bank, insurance, asset management), with prior involvement in project-based work being highly advantageous.
• You can think analytically and structure arguments clearly.
• You work with precision.
• You are open-minded.
• You have experience managing others and delegating work to more junior team members.
• You are familiar with/experienced in (financial) modeling (Excel), visualizing presentations (PowerPoint) and storytelling.
• You have good oral, written and presentation skills and an excellent command of the English language.

Healthy work-life balance

The right work-life balance is critical to performing at such a high level. We understand that this balance differs per person and life phase. Your mentor will help you to organize your work in a way that suits you and your life goals. Because we work on a project basis, we can be flexible with leave, even if you want to take a long trip or volunteer for a while.

Diversity

We believe that a team of unique professionals with a diversity of backgrounds and qualities brings out the best in each other and provides the best results for our clients. Our international character makes us very diverse as a firm; this is something we strive for in our office as well – looking for people who can and want to contribute to the office with their unique perspective and qualities.

Application process

The application process consists of three parts. Firstly, a selective cognitive assessment that is conducted online and monitored via Microsoft Teams. If you complete the assessment with a satisfactory result, you will be invited to the First round of interviews. This round includes two case interviews and a personal interview. Following a positive outcome from these interviews, candidates will progress to the Final Day. The Final Day involves two (case) interviews with different Partners and/or Principals, as well as a written case with a presentation component. At the conclusion of the Final Day, you will receive feedback on the outcome of your application process.

Keen to apply?

Upload a motivation letter with your resume and grade lists (of high school, bachelor and master) through our website: www.rolandberger.com.

Our research shows that female candidates only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements while male candidates apply when they meet only 60%. So, if you recognize yourself in this role and meet at least some of the requirements, do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application!

Do you have questions? Then get in touch with Maxime Jansen (Senior Recruiter) at maxime.jansen@rolandberger.com or via +31 6 41 69 45 25. We would be happy to hear from you!

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