Commercial Financial Services | Senior Consultant - Operational Risk & Compliance (Technology)

Guidehouse•Philadelphia, PA

64d•$107,000 - $178,000•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is a global management and technology consulting firm backed by Bain Capital. Our integrated approach allows clients to access our full range of services, while our teams collaborate efficiently across markets. We foster a supportive workplace focused on professional growth through mentorship and learning opportunities. Our commitment extends to employee well-being and community involvement. As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for client management, solution implementation, and generating project results. You will own project workstreams and interact with clients daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. You will be expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. You will also have opportunities to lead, coach, and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)
3+ years of experience in the banking industry or commercial financial services consulting in one or more of the following areas:
Operational risk and/or big bank compliance (first or second line of defense)
Banking regulations, compliance, and risk management requirements
Risk and controls current state assessments (including process mapping)
RCSA, operational risk, or technology risk roles-preferably within financial services or banking technology environments
Compliance and risk assessment processes for large banks, ensuring adherence to international regulatory standards
Experience working with commercial banks / financial institutions, ideally Global Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs)
Willingness and ability to travel to NYC (if not local); must work onsite approximately 3 days/week

Nice To Haves

Prior management consulting experience
Relevant certifications: ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP
MBA or MA/MS degree in a related field
RCSA experience
Experience working with one or more GSIBs
Experience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated risk controls

Responsibilities

Perform 1st and 2nd line of defense tasks including identifying, assessing, measuring, monitoring, reporting, and remediating operational risk and controls
Support and execute Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), specifically for the technology stack within financial institutions
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with financial systems and core banking platforms
Collaborate with business units and process owners to map processes, define inherent risks, and evaluate existing controls
Use tools, workshops, and interviews to uncover risk exposures
Evaluate whether controls are well-designed and operating effectively to mitigate risks
Test operating effectiveness of controls
Identify control gaps and deficiencies
Help develop or improve operational risk management frameworks, guidelines, and policies
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
Communicate risk and control findings and influence change

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