Financial Services Consultants

Guidehouse•McLean, NY

6d•Remote

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a highly motivated consultant to join our Commercial Financial Services Advisory practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading financial institutions to address complex business challenges, drive transformational initiatives, and deliver strategic solutions that create measurable client value. As Consultant/Senior Consultant/Managing Consultant, you will support multiple client engagements across the financial services sector, partnering with stakeholders to improve operations, strengthen risk and compliance programs, and execute business transformation initiatives. Successful candidates are intellectually curious, client-focused, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Three(3) to Ten(10) Years of experience.
Experience in financial services (inclusive of banking, insurance, capital markets), consulting, advisory services, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems and work effectively in ambiguous environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience managing projects, workstreams, or client deliverables.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a large financial institution, such as a large regional bank, national bank, or Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB).
Prior experience with a management consulting, advisory, or Big Four consulting organization.
Experience supporting: Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Initiatives
Experience building programs, processes, or operational frameworks from inception through implementation.
Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: Operational Optimization, Financial Crimes Compliance, Regulatory Compliance & Response, Risk Management, Payments Modernization, Asset Management, Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, Insurance, Capital Markets
Professional certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Change Management, or related credentials.

Responsibilities

Support and lead client engagements within banking, insurance, capital markets, fintechs, and other areas of the financial services industry covering risk management, compliance, operations, and business transformation.
Analyze complex business challenges and develop actionable recommendations and client-focused solutions.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations with client leadership and project teams.
Manage workstreams, deliverables, timelines, and project risks across multiple engagements.
Develop business cases, operational strategies, process improvement recommendations, and transformation roadmaps.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client objectives and evolving business needs.
Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency improvements, and organizational effectiveness.
Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, market research, business development support, people management, and proposal activities.

Benefits

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