Commercial Financial Services | Senior Consultant

Senior ConsultantGuidehouse 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 a supportive workplace focused on professional growth through mentorship and learning opportunities. Our commitment extends to employee well-being and community involvement.As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for client management, solution implementation, and generating project results. You will own project workstreams and interact with clients daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. You will be expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. You will also have opportunities to lead, coach, and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.Specific responsibilities include:Perform 1st and 2nd line of defense tasks including identifying, assessing, measuring, monitoring, reporting, and remediating operational risk and controlsSupport and execute Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), specifically for the technology stack within financial institutionsIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with financial systems and core banking platformsCollaborate with business units and process owners to map processes, define inherent risks, and evaluate existing controlsUse tools, workshops, and interviews to uncover risk exposuresEvaluate whether controls are well-designed and operating effectively to mitigate risksTest operating effectiveness of controlsIdentify control gaps and deficienciesHelp develop or improve operational risk management frameworks, guidelines, and policiesEnsure alignment with regulatory requirementsCommunicate risk and control findings and influence changeWhat you will need:Bachelor's degree (relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)3+ years of experience in the 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 requirementsRisk and controls current state assessments (including process mapping)RCSA, operational risk, or technology risk rolespreferably within financial services or banking technology environmentsCompliance and risk assessment processes for large banks, ensuring adherence to international regulatory standardsExperience working with commercial banks / financial institutions, ideally Global Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs)Willingness and ability to travel to NYC (if not local); must work onsite approximately 3 days/weekWhat would be nice to have:Prior management consulting experienceRelevant certifications: ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMPMBA or MA/MS degree in a related fieldRCSA experienceExperience working with one or more GSIBsExperience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow)Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated risk controlsThe annual salary range for this position is $107,000.00-$178,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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