Finance Operational Risk Project Employee | Senior Consultant

Job Family :

Management Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 75% Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

As a Project Senior Consultant with Guidehouse, you will leverage your subject matter expertise as an individual contributor. You will have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and generation of project results. You will own project workstreams and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. As a Senior Consultant, you will be expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. You will lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

In addition, you will :

Support Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) for the Finance team, focusing on financial-related risks, including month-end close processes, SOX compliance, and risk identification.

Provide expertise in accounting and finance to ensure accurate financial operations and risk management.

Collaborate with third-party teams based in the U.S., and work effectively with offshore teams, providing explicit instructions to ensure alignment and quality delivery.

What You Will Need : Bachelor's degree

3+ years of experience in the banking industry or commercial financial services consulting (must have experience with Global Systemically Important Bank(s) [GSIBs]).

3+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas :

Operational risk and / or big bank compliance

Banking regulations and compliance

Experience with risk and controls current state assessments (including process mapping)

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced challenging client focused environment where priorities and scope may change quickly

Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills, tailoring communications to both clients and coworkers

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products

Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset

Focus on exceptional quality in all deliverables

Proven ability to successfully lead client service delivery teams that deliver the highest quality work

Demonstrated positive and productive client relationship skills

Ability to generate a quality work product in a timely manner while maintaining a strong attention to detail

Experience working on discrete, time sensitive projects

Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career

High-energy, positive, persuasive, and aptitude to lead by example.

Willingness and ability to work onsite at clients sites in New York City approximately 3 days / week; must be willing to travel if not local to New York City metropolitan area

This project is through September 30, 2026

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Prior management consulting experience

CPA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications

MBA or MA / MS degree in a related field

Experience working with offshore teams and providing clear, structured guidance

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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