Consultant - Financial Services

Consultant - Financial Services

Date Posted: 2026-09-10

Location: The Borough, Greater London, GB, SE1 1

Closing Date: 2026-12-13 10:05:43.09

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

Consultants have responsibility for project deliverables, solution implementation and generation of project results. They contribute to project workstreams and interact with the project team daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. Consultants are expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives.

Responsibilities include:

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


• Work with business units and process owners to map existing processes using Microsoft Visio.


• Conduct detailed analysis on client projects and turn into actionable insights through compelling narratives using Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerBI or Tableau.


• Assist Senior Consultants and Managers with project execution including: assessing, measuring, monitoring, reporting and remediating operational risk and controls in new or existing business processes.


• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.


• Support 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.


• One or more years of experience in the banking industry or commercial financial services consulting.


• 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.


• Right to Work in the UK (e.g., UK Passport, Ireland Passport, Indefinite Leave to Remain, EU Settled Status).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior management consulting experience.


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


• Knowledge of banking regulations, compliance, and risk management requirements.


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


• Certification such as ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or others.


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

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.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for that purpose. Communications regarding recruitment will originate from official Guidehouse email domains. Guidehouse does not charge fees or require payments at any stage and does not collect fees from educational institutions. Never share banking information with third parties claiming to assist with hiring. Report any demands for money related to a job opportunity to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline.

Summary

Location: GB - London

Type: Full time

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Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:Consultants have responsibility for project deliverables, solution implementation and generation of project results. They contribute to project workstreams and interact with the project team daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. Consultants are expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives.Responsibilities include:Design project plans, own project status reporting, and manage tracking of client deliverables.Work with business units and process owners to map existing processes using Microsoft Visio.Conduct detailed analysis on client projects and turn into actionable insights through compelling narratives using Microsoft Powerpoint, PowerBI or, Tableau.Assist Senior Consultants and Managers with project execution including:
assessing, measuring, monitoring, reporting and remediating operational risk and controls in new or existing business processes.Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.Support 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.1 (ONE) or more years of experience of banking industry or commercial financial services consultingAbility 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. Right to Work in the UK e.g. UK Passport, Ireland Passport (Common Travel Area Agreement), Indefinite Leave to Remain, EU Settled Status. What Would Be Nice To Have:Prior management consulting experience.Experience in 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.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.About GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our