Partner, Retail Banking & Payments

Sia•Charlotte, NC

1d•$300,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sia is hiring a Partner to accelerate the growth of its U.S. retail banking and payments practice within the Financial Services Business Unit. The Partner will help financial institutions navigate industry changes involving customer expectations, real-time payments, embedded finance, stablecoins, and competition from technology companies. The role combines practice building, client development, consulting delivery, and leadership across accounts and teams. The Partner will develop Sia’s point of view and offerings, build a pipeline of clients and talent, and originate and lead high-value engagements. The role includes owning at least two key client accounts as primary relationship lead and strategic advisor, overseeing complex strategy and transformation programs, and working with global and cross-functional teams. The Partner will coach senior consultants and contribute to practice development, go-to-market strategy, client success, and firm governance at the Business Unit and Hub levels. 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; visa sponsorship is not available. Base salary is $300,000–$350,000 per year, with an uncapped personal sales bonus and an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Based in Charlotte, with an active, senior-level financial services network across the United States, spanning global banks, regional banks, community banks, and credit unions.
15+ years of consulting experience, including leadership in digital transformation, operating model design, 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.
Deep, demonstrable expertise in retail banking and payments, such as deposits, consumer lending, cards, digital banking, real-time payments, or merchant and commercial payments.
Track record of leading strategy, transformation, or regulatory-driven programs in retail banking or payments.
Established relationships with senior executives responsible for retail and consumer banking, payments, cards, digital, or product P&Ls at banks, credit unions, card issuers, or payments providers.
Working command of the regulatory and market landscape, including consumer protection and payments regulation such as Regulation E, UDAAP, and Nacha rules; real-time rails such as FedNow and RTP; and ISO 20022.
Proven ability to build a practice from a small base by developing offerings, viewpoints, and a pipeline of clients 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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
Recognized market voice with a record of thought leadership, speaking, or industry engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow strategic financial services client accounts, advising on bank transformation, digital strategy, regulatory change, and operating model design.
Own and lead at least two key client accounts as the primary relationship lead and strategic advisor.
Originate and lead high-value consulting engagements.
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.
Build Sia’s retail banking and payments practice across the United States.
Define offerings and points of view, develop the client pipeline, and recruit and grow the team.
Contribute to go-to-market strategy, client success, practice development, and firm governance at the Business Unit and Hub levels.
Collaborate across international hubs and service lines to deliver integrated, cross-border value.
Champion Sia’s inclusive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.