Consultant - Commercial Financial Services , Risk and Compliance

Guidehouse Inc; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting firm in the UK seeks a Consultant in Commercial Financial Services. The role involves identifying and managing operational risks while collaborating closely with clients. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in financial services consulting. Full-time, entry-level position with a commitment to professional growth and a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience in banking or financial services consulting.
• Experience with risk and controls assessments.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor operational risks.
• Work with business units to map processes and evaluate controls.
• Prepare effective reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Operational risk assessment

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Consultant - Commercial Financial Services , Risk and Compliance

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Job FamilyManagement Consulting

Travel RequiredUp to 75%+

Clearance RequiredNone

Guidehouse is a global management and technology consulting firm backed by Bain Capital. Our integrated approach allows clients to access our full range of services, while our teams collaborate efficiently across markets. We foster an inclusive, diverse workplace focused on professional growth through mentorship and learning opportunities. Our commitment extends to employee well-being and community involvement.

We are growing our Commercial Financial Services capabilities in the UK at Consultant level.

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. They lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

Responsibilities Include

• 1st and 2nd line of defense tasks to include identifying, assessing, measuring, monitoring, reporting and remediating operational risk and controls.
• Identify and assess operational risks in new or existing business processes.
• Work with business units and process owners to map processes, define inherent risks, and evaluate existing controls.
• Use tools, workshops, and interviews to uncover risk exposures.
• Evaluate whether controls are well designed and operating as expected to mitigate risks.
• Test operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identify controls gaps and deficiencies.
• Help develop or improve operational risk management frameworks, guidelines, and policies.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Communicate risk & control findings and influence change.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 (ONE) or more years of experience of banking industry or commercial financial services consulting, 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).
• 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 travel up to 75% for client engagements as 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.
• 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 Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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 website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

London, England, United Kingdom