Principal Accountabilities
- Manage consulting engagement deliveries across geographies, end-to-end. Typically manage 3-4 programs at a time
- Build strong relationships with clients to ensure smooth project execution.
- Lead both team & client meetings and maintain ownership to deliverables.
- Ensure project & compliance along with timely completion of projects with necessary QA
- Assist in mining client relationships by providing active support to the Partner/Director in BD and conversions.
- Participate in business development activities by focusing on cross-sell with existing clients
- Develop a strong understanding of the Cedar toolbox and leverage it in projects.
- Manage practice development responsibilities by developing and enhancing delivery toolkits and promotional support.
- Participate in brand building by writing articles and contributing to other thought-leadership content besides being involved in relevant industry engagements and conferences
Competencies
Technical:
- Highly proficient in the MS Office suite
- Project management experience would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of the BFSI industry including corporate, retail, and Islamic banking – both, at a conceptual and operational level
- Good appreciation for both traditional and emerging financial technology areas.
Soft skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong global orientation with excitement to interact with Cedar and IBSI’s multicultural teams
- Execution and solution-focused
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task across activities along with different teams
Qualifications and relevant experience
- MBA/Masters in Banking, Finance or Management from a top tier business school
- 10-12 years of relevant experience
- Proven track record of delivery leadership and engagement lead roles
