Associate Director-Commercial Financial Services
GuidehouseAbout the role
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As a Project Associate Director at Guidehouse's Commercial Financial Services practice, you will leverage your subject matter expertise to drive results as an individual contributor. You will have responsibility to drive projects, including client management and solution implementation. You may own multiple project workstreams and interact with the client, including leadership, daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting team / leaders. Managing Consultants are expected to drive and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. You will lead, coach and mentor more junior consultants and ensure quality deliverables.
What You Will Need:
7+ years of experience in the banking industry or commercial financial services consulting.
7+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:
Operational risk and/or big bank compliance
Banking regulations and compliance
Experience with risk and controls current state assessments (including process mapping)
Bachelor’s degree.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced challenging client focused. environment where priorities and scope may change quickly.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal and written. communication skills, tailoring communications to both clients and coworker's.
Ability to travel up to 75% for client engagements as required.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset
Focus on exceptional quality in all deliverables.
Managed compliance and risk assessment processes for Globally Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs), ensuring adherence to international regulatory standards and enhancing the institution's financial stability.
Proven ability to successfully lead client service delivery teams that deliver the highest quality work.
Demonstrated positive and productive client relationship skills.
Ability to generate a quality work product in a timely manner while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
Experience working on discrete, time sensitive projects.
Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.
High-energy, positive, persuasive, and aptitude to lead by example
Formal or informal people and/or team leadership experience.
Selected candidate must work from New York City three days a week or willing to travel to NYC.
This engagement is scheduled to end September 2026.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Prior management consulting experience.
7+ years of experience with Global Systemically Important Bank(s) [GSIBs].
CPA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications.
MBA or MA/MS degree in a related field.
Exposure to business development activities such as RFP response, sales presentations and/or proposal support
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
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