Associate Manager - Financial Services Strategy Consulting

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Strategy & Management Consulting 

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.   

Financial Institutions have drastically changed over the last decade, driven by increased regulatory constraints, diverse competition inside and beyond traditional banking organizations, and emerging technologies reshaping long-standing ecosystems.  Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit provides a comprehensive suite of core capabilities designed to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment. 

As an Associate Manager within Financial Services at Sia, you lead critical workstreams on complex engagements across banking, capital markets, wealth and asset management, and risk and compliance. You partner closely with clients to translate regulatory, operational, and strategic challenges into practical, implementable solutions that drive measurable impact.

In this role, you balance hands-on delivery with people and client leadership, overseeing day-to-day execution, coaching consultants, and ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables. Associate Managers are trusted contributors in client discussions and play a key role in shaping engagement direction, building long-term client relationships, and supporting the growth of Sia’s Financial Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day execution of client engagements, owning workstreams from planning through delivery

• Translate complex business, regulatory, and operational requirements into clear, actionable deliverables

• Manage project timelines, priorities, and risks to ensure high-quality, on-time outcomes

• Serve as a key point of contact in for clients, supporting effective communication and issue resolution

• Review and refine team deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and executive-ready quality

• Coach and mentor consultants, providing guidance, feedback, and development support

• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape engagement direction and contribute to client discussions

• Apply industry and functional expertise to develop practical, implementable solutions

• Support proposal development, thought leadership, and internal initiatives that contribute to practice growth

• Promote strong team culture, accountability, and adherence to Sia’s values and delivery standards

• A degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field. (Master's preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in consulting, banking, or financial services.

• Prior experience in Project Management in a client-facing project role 

• Strong understanding of one or more of the following:

• Capital Markets

• Wealth & Private Banking

• Corporate or Transaction Banking

• Cash & Liquidity Management

• Treasury or Financial Markets

• Asset Management

• Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory Change

• Payments & Fintech 

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and basic data analytics tools.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits 

Annual base salary starting at $135,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications + Annual performance based discretionary bonus 

Robust Health Coverage 

• 3 Medical plans  

• Dental and Vision  

• Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance  

Tax-Advantaged Accounts 

• 401K retirement plan 

• 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Health, Dependent Care, Commuter 

Family Friendly Benefits  

• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure 

• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan 

Time Off to Recharge 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy 

• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday  

Extras that Make Life Easier 

• College savings and student loan repayment assistance 

• Monthly cell phone stipend 

• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including: 

• Gym membership reimbursement 

• LiveHealth Online virtual care 

• Personalized support from a Well-being Coach  

• Employee Assistance Program at no cost 

• Free confidential counseling and emotional support services  

• On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)  

Office Workplace Guidelines 

Sia provides a flexible workplace environment tailored to meet client and business needs. To support our values, this position requires an on-site presence of 3 or more days per week.    

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship  

At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H-1B visa, F-1/OPT or STEM OPT, TN, etc.).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.