Senior Manager - Strategy - Financial Services

2w2 weeks ago

London, GB · Full-time · £100,000 – £130,000

About this role

EY-Parthenon offers a unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance to deliver real-world value. As a Senior Manager in the Financial Services Strategy team, you will work on diverse and demanding projects for blue chip and entrepreneurial clients.

You will typically lead client projects, shaping deliverables and advising on strategy development such as growth strategy, product strategy, and new market entry. Your work will span commercial due diligence for private equity and corporate strategy for financial institutions including banks, insurers, and FinTechs.

The Financial Services sector is highly dynamic, with regulation, new entrants, digitisation, and evolving customer behaviour shaping the landscape. You will operate within a high-performing, integrated team that focuses on a variety of global and local clients, providing a diverse range of stretching experiences.

This role offers continuous learning and development opportunities through exposure to complex and exciting sectors. You will help clients define strategic roadmaps for long-term, sustainable growth while building competitive advantage in their markets.

Requirements

Deep experience in strategy development, transactions, and commercial analysis within the financial services sector
Proven ability to lead client projects and manage senior stakeholder relationships
Strong analytical skills with experience in market sizing, competitor analysis, and financial modeling
Familiarity with a range of financial services sub-sectors including banking, insurance, payments, wealth management, and FinTech
Ability to work on both corporate strategy and private equity-related engagements
Track record of delivering high-impact strategic recommendations for blue chip or entrepreneurial clients
Demonstrated leadership in a consulting or professional services environment

Responsibilities

Lead client projects, shaping deliverables and ensuring high-quality outcomes
Conduct commercial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, analyzing market size, growth, competitors, and revenue forecasts
Support financial institutions in identifying strategic priorities and defining actionable roadmaps for growth, market entry, and optimization
Perform detailed assessments of business performance and competitive positioning
Advise on growth strategy, product strategy, and new market entry for banks, insurers, payment providers, wealth managers, and FinTechs
Work closely with private equity and corporate clients on investment, acquisition, and divestment decisions in financial services
Manage and mentor team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities through diverse, challenging projects
Exposure to blue chip and entrepreneurial clients across the financial services landscape
Work within a globally connected, high-performing integrated team
Opportunity to shape long-term sustainable growth strategies for leading financial institutions