Senior Manager - Financial Services - Americas Division

master-TMS•Chicago, IL

3d•$190,000 - $200,000

About The Position

If you’re a Financial Services consultant who’s ready to move beyond “owning a workstream” and start leading full engagements, guiding teams, and shaping client outcomes, this role is designed for you. You’ll operate as a future leader of the Financial Services practice—developing the commercial instincts, executive presence, and firm-building muscles to grow into a practice leadership role. Simon-Kucher is the world’s leading growth specialist. We help clients unlock measurable revenue and profit by optimizing the full commercial engine—customer engagement, product, pricing, innovation, marketing, distribution, and sales—grounded in quantitative analytics, research, and behavioral science. Our Financial Services team partners with leaders across Banking, Fintech, Payments, Wealth & Asset Management, and Insurance, as well as private equity investors, to tackle their most important monetization and growth opportunities. In the Americas, you’ll join a dedicated FS team (20+ consultants led by partners across the US, Canada, and LATAM) with global support from ~125 FS professionals. What makes us special: Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people. Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way. Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things. Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office. Why this role is different This is not a “project manager” job. It’s a leadership accelerator.

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—and 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; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency is a plus.
Existing North American FS network is a plus (especially senior relationships).

Responsibilities

Own the delivery of Financial Services strategy engagements end-to-end—from kickoff through executive-ready recommendations.
Elevate analysis into client-ready insight using data, analytics, and research.
Drive project planning and execution: scope, workplan, timelines, team cadence, and quality—while keeping an eye on economics and margin.
Create deliverables clients can act on and help them translate strategy into real-world implementation.
Become a credible advisor to senior client stakeholders by delivering tailored, high-quality recommendations.
Engage executives throughout the project—aligning on goals, building buy-in, and navigating complexity with confidence.
Present findings and recommendations clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to senior audiences.
Lead and coach teams of high-performing consultants—helping them do the best work of their careers.
Set clear roles and expectations, provide real-time feedback, and create a strong team culture under pressure.
Serve as a Career Development Advisor (CDA) and play an active role in recruiting and onboarding FS talent.
Help grow the FS practice through capability building, tool development, and thought leadership.
Support business development through client conversations, proposal development, pitches, and follow-on opportunities with existing clients.
Stay on top of market and industry trends—and use them to shape what we bring to clients next.

Benefits

All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
We offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.

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