Senior Manager - Financial Services - Americas

Simon-Kucher•Boston, MA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Simon-Kucher is the world’s leading growth specialist, helping clients unlock measurable revenue and profit by optimizing their commercial engine. Our Financial Services team partners with leaders across Banking, Fintech, Payments, Wealth & Asset Management, Insurance, and private equity investors to address their most critical monetization and growth challenges. This role is designed for a Financial Services consultant ready to lead full engagements, guide teams, and shape client outcomes, operating as a future leader of the Financial Services practice. The Americas FS team consists of over 20 consultants led by partners across the US, Canada, and LATAM, with global support from approximately 125 FS professionals. The company fosters an entrepreneurial, values-driven culture with a focus on professional development and employee well-being.

Requirements

7+ years in strategy or management consulting (or comparable professional services) serving Financial Services clients.
Demonstrated expertise in commercial growth topics such as: Growth strategy and go-to-market, Pricing & packaging, value proposition, monetization strategy, Segmentation and analytics-led commercial strategy, Product/portfolio strategy, Distribution and omnichannel strategy, Sales effectiveness (process, incentives, coverage, productivity).
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex analysis into crisp, compelling insight.
Strong communication and executive-ready presentation skills.
A track record of managing multiple projects: workplans, budgets, timelines, and delivery quality.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a leadership style grounded in inclusion, empathy, and high standards.
Interest and/or experience in selling and shaping work (new and follow-on).
Willingness to travel 25% or 2-3 days in office presence.
Undergraduate degree required.
Existing North American FS network is a plus (especially senior relationships).

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead engagements end-to-end, from kickoff through executive-ready recommendations.
Elevate analysis into client-ready insights using data, analytics, and research.
Drive project planning and execution, including scope, workplan, timelines, team cadence, and quality, while monitoring economics and margin.
Create actionable deliverables and assist clients in translating strategy into implementation.
Build trusted executive relationships by delivering tailored, high-quality recommendations and engaging executives throughout projects.
Present findings and recommendations clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to senior audiences.
Lead and coach teams of consultants, setting clear roles and expectations, providing feedback, and fostering a strong team culture.
Serve as a Career Development Advisor (CDA) and actively participate in recruiting and onboarding FS talent.
Contribute to the growth of the FS practice through capability building, tool development, and thought leadership.
Support business development through client conversations, proposal development, pitches, and follow-on opportunities.
Stay informed about market and industry trends to shape future client offerings.