Guidehouse

Associate Director - Financial Services

Guidehouse$162K — $270K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 8+ years in banking or financial services consulting.
  • Experience in compliance and risk assessment for large banks.
  • Ability to succeed in a dynamic, client-focused setting.
  • Willingness to travel for client engagements as required.

Responsibilities

  • Design project plans and ensure project status reporting.
  • Lead workshops with business units to implement risk controls.
  • Identify and assess operational risks in processes.
  • Conduct detailed analyses and create actionable insights.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Prepare team responses for Request for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Help clients develop operational risk management frameworks.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility.
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Life and Supplemental Life Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Student Loan PayDown assistance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities.
  • Development and Skills Certifications.
  • Employee Referral Program incentives.
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach activities.
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.
  • Mobility Stipend.
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

Associate Directors have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and generation of project results. They own project workstreams and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. Associate Directors 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:
  • Design project plans, own project status reporting, and oversee tracking of client deliverables.
  • Lead workshops with business units and process owners to implement risk and control frameworks.
  • Identify and assess operational risks in new or existing business processes.
  • Conduct detailed analysis on client projects and turn into actionable insights through compelling narratives.
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
  • Lead 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.
  • 8 (EIGHT) or more years of experience of banking industry or commercial financial services consulting.
  • 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 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.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Prior management consulting experience.
  • Experience 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).
  • ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications.
  • MBA or MA/MS degree in a related field.


The annual salary range for this position is $162,000.00-$270,000.00. 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.

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
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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