Managing Director - Financial Services - Strategy & Management Consulting

Job description

Consulting Delivery

• In addition to engagement oversight, MDs are expected to lead by example in client delivery, maintaining active billability, and directly contributing to revenue through hands-on engagement.

Business Expertise

• By leveraging your Financial Services expertise, serve as a primary driver in identifying, cultivating, and securing new client relationships and strategic engagements to accelerate revenue growth and market presence.

• Represent Sia’s core capabilities and domain expertise with credibility and depth, providing clients with high-value insights and thought leadership.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping and launching innovative market-relevant consulting solutions that align with client needs and position Sia for long-term success.

Business Development

• MDs are responsible for driving substantial revenue growth. They are expected to:

  Define, build, and manage the end-to-end business development and go-to-market strategy for one or more client accounts or segments of accounts.

  Originate new business annually through proactive client acquisition and relationship expansion

  Manage annual revenue through oversight of existing client engagements and strategic account management

People Leadership and Team Development

• Provide strategic direction, oversight, and mentorship to client engagement teams and internal development teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with objectives.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across engagements and internal initiatives.

• Attract, develop and retain top talent by actively coaching team members, supporting professional growth, and contributing to performance management.

• Provide guidance and inspiration to consultants.

Qualifications

• Currently based in the Chicago area, with an extensive local network of buyers within the Asset Management segment of Financial Services.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Proven ability to lead sales/business development efforts to support and mature existing client relationships and revenue growth.

• Proven record of accomplishment and ability to generate new clients and consulting delivery, while developing and maturing new client relationships and opportunities.

• 9+ years of consulting experience, with a focus on Financial Services and Asset Management.

• Passionate about providing guidance and coaching delivery teams.

Additional information

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.

Compensation Range: $, - $,00 per year (base salary only). Actual base salary within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Additional compensation includes personal sales bonus (uncapped) and guarantees (discretionary bonus opportunities) aligned with objectives.

Robust Health Coverage

• 3 Medical plans

• Dental and Vision

• Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

• K retirement plan

• 4% matching and % vested upon enrollment

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health, Dependent Care, Commuter

Family Friendly Benefits

• % 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.