Senior Manager

In the United States – New York | Chicago | Boston We are looking for an emerging practice leader in training to lead full engagements and guide teams in the Financial Services practice. How You Will Create An Impact Why this role is different This job is a leadership accelerator, not a project manager. You will run key client engagements, develop junior talent, and shape the FS practice while working alongside partners. What you’ll do Lead engagements that matter—own end‑to‑end delivery of financial services strategy, from kickoff to executive‑ready recommendations. Elevate analysis into client‑ready insight using data, analytics, and research. Drive project planning and execution: scope, workplan, timelines, team cadence, quality, economics and margin. Create actionable deliverables and help clients translate strategy into real‑world implementation. Build trusted executive relationships, present findings to senior audiences. Lead and coach high‑performing consultant teams. Serve as a Career Development Advisor and recruit/onboard FS talent. Contribute to the practice through capability building, thought leadership, and business development support. Your Profile You’re a high‑performing consultant with strong problem‑solving, people‑leading, and executive‑influence skills. Experience 7+ years in strategy or management consulting (or comparable) with financial services clients. Expertise in commercial growth topics: growth strategy, go‑to‑market, pricing & packaging, value proposition, monetization, segmentation & analytics‑led strategy, product/portfolio strategy, distribution, omnichannel strategy, sales effectiveness. Strong analytical skills that translate complex analysis into crisp insight. Strong communication and executive‑ready presentation skills. Track record managing multiple projects—workplans, budgets, timelines, delivery quality. Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with inclusive leadership style. Interest/experience in selling and shaping work (new & follow‑on). Willingness to travel 25% or 2‑3 days in office. Spanish fluency is a plus. Undergraduate degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Existing North American FS network is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base salary $190,000–$200,000 per year (US roles); performance bonus, annual merit increases, and comprehensive benefits. Benefits include paid time off, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr