Project Finance Operational Risk - Managing Consultant

Position Overview

As a Project Managing Consultant in Guidehouse's Commercial Financial Services practice, you will leverage your subject matter expertise to drive results as an individual contributor – owning multiple project workstreams, managing client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of quality, well-organized reports and presentations. You will mentor junior consultants and work closely with both onshore and offshore teams. This role requires the willingness to work onsite in New York City approximately 3 days/week and includes travel up to 50%.

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $122,000.00 - $204,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on multiple factors including skill sets, experience, certifications, and other business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive projects including client management and solution implementation across multiple workstreams.
• Lead and mentor junior consultants, ensuring quality deliverables and effective communication.
• Support operational meetings with client sponsors and internal executives through well-organized reports and presentations.
• Support Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) for the Finance team, focusing on financial risks and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with third-party teams in the U.S. and provide clear guidance to offshore teams for consistent, quality delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in the banking industry or commercial financial services consulting including work with Global Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs).
• Experience in operational risk, big bank compliance, or banking regulations coupled with risk and controls assessments (including process mapping).
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles with proven capability to perform RCSA activities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills tailored for varied audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Proven leadership in managing client service delivery teams to produce high-quality work.
• This project is through September 30, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior management consulting experience.
• Certifications such as CPA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant credentials.
• MBA or MA/MS degree in a related field.
• Experience working with offshore teams and providing clear, structured guidance.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
• 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