Managing Consultant - Financial Services

Company description

We are PA Consulting, and we are not a traditional consulting firm. We are different in what we do and how we do it. PA Consulting is an innovative and transformation consultancy, who believes in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists.

We operate globally from offices across the Netherlands, Nordics, UK, and US.

Job description

PA Consulting has always been a leading advisor in the financial sector and in Netherlands. We serve many large financial institutions and regulators with a strong focus on digitalization and related transformations. Our strong team in Netherlands is growing and we are hiring Managing Consultants and Principals to continue building our strong presence in the sector. 

The ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial services consulting, with a focus on strategy, operations, and technology transformation. The perfect candidates will be able to take lead on both account leadership and development of innovative propositions and develop the team in the key capability areas.

Within PA the Managing Consultant (MC) role represents a top tier appointment in the organization, with MCs typically serving as our business development and team leaders. With one foot in the operation, one foot in the strategic and a head for business and proposition development, this role is highly varied and calls for someone who is autonomous and a self-starter. MCs are part of the leadership team and an integrated part of the sales effort. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients in the financial services sector to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive implementation
• Provide strategic advice and insights to senior executives on a range of issues including digital transformation, operational efficiency, and risk management
• Lead project teams in delivering high-quality solutions that meet client objectives and drive measurable business impact
• Lead strategic accounts as chair person
• Lead FS Sales initiatives (MC level) across the firm, particularly driving the agenda in areas such as: Operating Model, Agile, Cloud, CIO Advisory, Core Systems development, Analytics as well as IT-Transformations, IT Sourcing, Strategy and IT Architecture
• Collaborate with colleagues across PA Consulting's global network to leverage best practices and expertise

Our team is based in Utrecht, and you will work predominately on client site. Travel may be required, but we are committed to working with any qualified candidate to understand what flexible working patterns can be adapted.

Qualifications

Financial Services experience including any of the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, engineering, IT, or a related field
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on the financial services industry
• Alternatively, you have a combined advisory career with an internal managerial role at a large client/corporate finance company
• Proven track record of delivering successful projects in areas such as strategy development, process improvement, and technology implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear and actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Documented sales experience
• Fluency in Dutch and English; additional language skills are a plus

Additional information

Why Join PA Consulting

• Opportunity to work with leading companies in the financial services sector and make a real impact on their businesses.
• Access to cutting-edge tools, methodologies, and training programs to support your professional development.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Does that sound like somewhere you want to work? Get in touch!

Diversity & Inclusion

We are convinced that diversity makes us a stronger company and are happy to hire people from diverse backgrounds. Diversity fosters a rich, creative environment, in which our people develop, and our customers achieve lasting results. We are committed to recruiting, promoting, and rewarding our people based on their ability to contribute to PA's goals, regardless of their gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. We welcome international applications, but we cannot offer sponsorship for work permits, so you must have the full right to live and work in Netherlands. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights.