What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Financial Services Sector position at Simon-Kucher & Partners?
Manager - Financial Services Sector
At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. We are a global management consulting firm that specializes in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. We help companies optimize their commercial strategies and achieve profitable growth. With nearly 40 years of experience, we have a strong track record of delivering tangible results for our clients across various industries.
Our consulting teams are made up of industry-leading strategists with extensive experience in Financial Services (FS), including banking (retail, business, corporate), fintech, payments, wealth & asset management, and insurance (property & casualty, life & health). Thanks to our talent and expertise, we are equipped to respond to the most pressing challenges in financial services, providing clear, and actionable guidance to our clients using data, deep analytics, research, and behavioral science. Our FS consulting offerings are strengthened by a team of 130 dedicated consultants led by 19 partners globally.
Whether designing growth, go-to-market, and innovation strategies, enhancing and innovating on product and pricing strategies with behavioral economics, reimagining distribution, or rebuilding sales organizations for today’s business realities, our Financial Services sector brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and pragmatism to every business challenge. We are looking for talented individuals to support and amplify the growth of this dynamic Financial Services team in North America.
- 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.
- Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
- Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Our Employee Bonus Opportunity Program ensures that when our firm grows, you grow with us.
- 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.
- Working in teams for a wide variety of clients, products, and project types, while building industry, business, and subject matter expertise through fast-paced projects. Specifically, gain experience in:
- Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data to support pricing and sales strategies, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to support various client engagements, including developing presentations, creating financial models, and contributing to client workshops.
- Presentation Preparation: Assist in preparing compelling presentations and reports for clients, showcasing findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful manner.
- Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to address business challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.
- Client Interaction: Gain exposure to client interactions by participating in meetings and workshops and contributing to discussions and presentations as appropriate.
- Learning and Development: Engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance your consulting and business acumen, as well as your understanding of Simon-Kucher’s methodologies.
- Team Management: Define clear roles for internal and client team and manage both teams effectively, e.g. by establishing a good working atmosphere, delegating tasks effectively and setting clear expectations, and managing performance and responsibilities.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for the entire project, conducting difficult conversations where necessary.
- Work closely with project teams to leverage both strategy development and data analysis to solve client business challenges.
- Be an integral part of contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging for all.
- Has an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited university/college in business, statistics, economics, marketing, finance, math, or related business field.
- 5 years of full-time work experience, preferably in one of the following areas, but not limited to: strategy or management consulting, corporate strategy, commercial due diligence, functional experience in pricing, marketing, and sales, and value creation for private equity.
- Professional experience in analyzing and solving complex problems, which includes defining actionable recommendations using well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical).
- Solid understanding of marketing, pricing, and sales concepts paired with relevant work experience.
- Record of accomplishment of managing multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, budgets and schedules, and accounts receivable.
- Strong collaboration and teaming skills.
- Inclusive and empathetic team member; Has had some supervisory experience in mentoring and coaching others.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-focused attitude.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Big data skills using Python, SQL, etc. is a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
The pay range for this position in New York is $170,000-$180,000/year. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Simon-Kucher
is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With nearly 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
RecruitingNorthAmerica@simon-kucher.com
simon-kucher.com/careers
Salary : $170,000 - $180,000
