Partner, Corporate & Investment Banking / Capital Markets

Sia•Charlotte, NC

3d•$300,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sia is seeking a Partner for its Financial Services Business Unit to expand its U.S. capital markets and corporate and investment banking practice. The Partner will shape the firm’s perspective and offerings, originate and lead high-value engagements, recruit and develop the team, and build lasting relationships with senior executives across institutional financial services. The role brings Sia’s global consulting capabilities to financial institutions navigating market-structure changes, extended trading hours, accelerated and continuous settlement, and technology modernization. The Partner will be a recognized leader within and outside the firm, accountable for business development, delivery excellence, and leadership across accounts and teams. Responsibilities include growing strategic client accounts; acting as a trusted advisor on transformation, front-to-back operating model design, technology modernization, and regulatory change; overseeing complex strategy and transformation programs; coaching senior teams; and developing the practice’s offerings, thought leadership, client pipeline, and talent. The role also contributes to go-to-market strategy, practice development, client success, firm governance, and cross-border collaboration. The position is based in Charlotte. Management is expected to work in the office at least three days per week. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Based in Charlotte, with an active, senior-level U.S. financial services network spanning global corporate and investment banks, institutional broker-dealers, custodians, clearing houses, depositories, and other market infrastructure providers.
At least 15 years of consulting experience, including leadership in capital markets or corporate and investment banking transformation, operating model design, technology enablement, or regulatory advisory.
Proven track record of winning and delivering multimillion-dollar consulting engagements.
Executive presence and ability to influence and engage C-level clients, with demonstrable experience in U.S. and global GSIBs.
Deep, demonstrable expertise in capital markets and corporate and investment banking, including relevant areas such as institutional sales and trading, equities, fixed income, the front-to-back trade lifecycle, middle- and post-trade operations, securities financing, collateral management, clearing and settlement, custody, or asset servicing.
Track record of leading strategy, transformation, or regulatory-driven programs in capital markets or corporate and investment banking.
Established relationships with senior executives leading corporate and investment banking, capital markets, sales and trading, institutional operations, technology, or transformation at global banks, broker-dealers, custodians, and market infrastructure providers, including P&L owners and senior business sponsors.
Working command of the regulatory, risk, control, and market-structure landscape shaping capital markets, including clearing and settlement, custody, recordkeeping, operational resilience, and governance, as well as the implications of extended trading hours, accelerated settlement, and technology-driven post-trade modernization.
Recognized market voice with a record of thought leadership, speaking, or industry engagement.
Proven ability to build a practice from a small base by developing offerings, viewpoints, client pipeline, and talent without an inherited book of business.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow strategic financial services client accounts, acting as a trusted advisor on capital markets and corporate and investment banking transformation, operating model design, technology modernization, and regulatory change.
Own and lead at least two key client accounts as the primary relationship lead and strategic advisor.
Oversee complex strategy and transformation programs end-to-end and ensure high-impact delivery that exceeds client expectations.
Leverage global expertise and cross-functional teams to address client challenges.
Inspire and coach a high-performing team of Managers and above, and mentor future leaders.
Champion Sia’s inclusive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
Grow Sia’s U.S. capital markets and corporate and investment banking practice.
Define and enhance offerings, thought leadership, client pipeline, and team growth.
Contribute to go-to-market strategy, client success, practice development, and firm governance at the Business Unit and Hub level.
Collaborate across international hubs and service lines to deliver integrated, cross-border value.
Originate and win high-value consulting engagements and develop lasting senior-executive relationships.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance and an employee assistance program at no cost.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Health savings account and flexible spending account.
College savings and student loan repayment programs.
Paid parental leave.
Generous paid time off, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday.
Monthly cell phone stipend.
Well-being and professional development programs.
Uncapped personal sales bonus.
Annual performance bonus.