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Consultant
Consultant – Financial Services Transformation
Job Overview
Novatus are seeking an agile and adaptable Consultant to support the delivery of a diverse range of projects across financial services. Working closely with Senior Leaders, you will help shape, deliver, and embed practical solutions across business strategy, operations, risk, data, compliance, and technology-enabled change.
You will contribute to client engagements from the outset, gaining hands-on experience while developing your consulting, analytical, and commercial capabilities. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will play an active role in delivering meaningful outcomes for clients while building a strong foundation for your future career trajectory.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse clients’ operating models and business strategies to identify transformation opportunities.
- Conduct business analysis, process reviews, and problem-solving to help clients define and deliver strategic, operational, and regulatory outcomes.
- Support client engagement delivery through structured analysis and problem-solving approaches.
- Contribute to transformation roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
- Assess processes, governance, and technology capabilities, identifying improvement areas.
- Apply data analysis and modelling to support recommendations and business cases.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery and translate requirements into practical solutions.
- Develop clear, high-quality presentations and client deliverables.
- Assist in business development, including proposals and client pitches.
- Support internal initiatives and capability development across the firm.
About You
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, or an in-house transformation team.
- Proficiency in tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis.
- Demonstrated interest in a consulting career in financial services, including knowledge of key industry themes.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a structured and timely manner.
- Proven ability to contribute effectively within teams.
- Strong learning agility and ability to develop new skills.
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Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in designing and implementing target operating models within Financial Services.
- Experience in risk management, operational resilience, regulatory change, or remediation project work.
- Knowledge of business analysis and project/programme management, including roadmap definition, milestone tracking, and RAID management.
- Ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced environments while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Your Career & Development at Novatus
At Novatus, consultants:
- Operate in lean delivery teams with direct exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Gain meaningful responsibility and accountability early, accelerating skill development in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
- Develop skills through work-led training, combining hands-on engagement with guidance from experienced colleagues.
- Benefit from collaboration, continuous feedback, and high delivery standards, fostering confidence and skill refinement.
Why Join Novatus?
Work Across Disciplines
Develop a broad skillset across strategy, operations, risk, data, compliance, and technology.
Solve Problems that Matter
Work on complex challenges where your analysis and execution make a real impact.
Flat, Visible, Collaborative Environment
A flat structure enables direct collaboration with senior leaders, ensuring visibility and recognition for your contributions.
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A Place for Builders
Ideal for driven individuals who take ownership and seek to add value while supporting business growth.
Perks & Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance (AXA) – including mental health, dental, vision, and private GP access.
- Life Insurance (4× salary, Unum).
- Unum’s Help@Hand (wellbeing support) – GP access, second medical opinions, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, mental health support, and bereavement counselling.
- Salary sacrifice childcare and nursery scheme (YellowNest).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity & paternity).
- Professional qualification sponsorship.
- Accelerated career progression based on performance and readiness, not tenure.
- Increasing holiday entitlement with tenure.
- Flexible hours with a core collaboration window.
- Paid volunteering leave.
- Gym & fitness discounts.
- Two bi-annual social events.
- Office snacks and drinks.
(Benefits may vary based on eligibility and local regulations.)
Equal Opportunities & Inclusivity
Novatus is committed to an equal opportunities workplace, ensuring fair and inclusive employment practices:
- No discrimination based on race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
- Recruitment processes are designed for fairness and consistency.
- Reasonable adjustments available throughout the application and interview stages—contact Human Resources to discuss needs.
Novatus' culture prioritises inclusivity, respect, and support at every level.
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