Director/Principal, Consumer Banking Channels Advisory

Curinos is the leading provider of data, technologies and insights that enable financial institutions to make better and more profitable data-driven decisions faster. Born out of the combination of two familiar industry powerhouses, Novantas and Informa’s FBX business, Curinos brings to market a new level of industry expertise across deposits, treasury management lending and digital experience solutions and technologies.

Curinos is currently seeking a Director or Principal-level leader to join its Channels Advisory Practice. The Channels Advisory team leverages data driven insights to advise our Financial Services clients on strategies across the domains of Product, Marketing, Digital, Distribution and Workforce Performance. The ideal candidate will have rich consulting, retail banking, data analytics, project management, and client management experience.

Curinos is operating in a hybrid work environment. Candidates from the Greater New York Metro Area and the Greater Chicago Metro Area will be considered.

Responsibilities

The Advisory Director or Principal role is a highly visible, client-facing role that requires top-notch communication skills, strong executive presence, and keen strategic intuition. They will play a leadership role in selling and delivering analytically-driven strategic advisory projects. Typical projects include market-based strategies, retail network planning, marketing optimization, value proposition development, product and digital design, and bespoke business unit strategies.

The Channels Director/Principal will also support the Co-leaders of the Channels Advisory practice in advancing methodologies to address client needs and serving as a leader in associate mentorship and skill development.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Leading teams on advisory projects: defining issues, developing hypotheses, structuring analytical frameworks, deliver impactful and actionable insights, leading client meetings and formulating deliverables for clients
• Supporting business development leading to new revenue
• Recognizing new opportunities stemming from current or past project work to help pursue additional opportunities
• Contributing to the firm’s thought leadership reputation within the financial services industry
• Developing a professional network and maintaining relationships with clients
• Mentoring junior staff to help them grow and perform at a level that will challenge them professionally

Base Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000 plus competitive Bonus

• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• 10+ years of experience in retail banking or 8+ years in a strategy consulting setting. Strategy consulting experience is highly desirable
• Professional maturity to engage senior client management, establish subject matter credibility, and become a trusted advisor to clients
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex, time-sensitive work
• Strong analytical capabilities including the ability to interpret complex analytics
• Experience managing and developing team members
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to turn around time-sensitive analytics with a high degree of accuracy and insight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a particular focus on effective storytelling and logical presentation
• Strong storytelling, data visualization, and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and organized

Why work at Curinos?

• Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from 
• Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements – please ask! 
• Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!
• Learning and development tools to assist with your career development
• Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products
• Regular social events and networking opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program
• Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services 

Applying: 

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't meet all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! 

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll do everything we can to help. 

Inclusivity at Curinos: 

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.