Partner – Financial Services

We are seeking a Partner to grow our Banking business within the Financial Services practice in the Middle East. Financial Services is a key business line for Roland Berger globally and banking represents a significant growth opportunity for the firm in the region particularly in Saudi Arabia.

Role purpose

• Grow Roland Bergers relationships and consulting business with commercial banks and other banking-sector stakeholders across the Middle East with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia.
• The Partner will originate and lead high-impact strategy and transformation mandates deepen relationships with senior banking executives and contribute to the continued development of Roland Bergers Financial Services practice in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and lead banking mandates across strategy growth transformation operating model digital and technology cost and productivity and other CEO-level strategic priorities
• Develop and manage senior client relationships with CEOs board members business heads and other C-suite executives across leading banks in the Middle East particularly in Saudi Arabia and UAE
• Shape bank-wide strategies and transformations including corporate strategy business portfolio and growth strategy customer and distribution strategy digital transformation operating model and performance improvement.
• Build Roland Bergers banking franchise in the region developing priority accounts building a strong pipeline and converting senior relationships into sustainable client partnerships and revenues.
• Bring deep banking sector expertise combining an understanding of regional market dynamics with relevant global trends and best practices across retail corporate and wholesale banking.
• Provide senior oversight and quality assurance on complex banking engagements ensuring rigorous problem solving practical recommendations and tangible client impact.
• Build and mentor a high-performing Financial Services team developing banking capabilities and supporting the attraction development and retention of strong consulting talent.
• Collaborate across practices and geographies working closely with Roland Bergers global Financial Services network and relevant functional and sector practices to bring the best capabilities to Middle East clients.

• Support building Roland Bergers external profile in banking representing the firm with clients regulators industry forums and other ecosystem stakeholders and contributing to relevant thought leadership.

Qualifications :

Required experience

• 15 years of professional experience with substantial experience in strategy consulting serving banks and financial institutions.
• Strategy consulting experience is essential ideally with a leading international strategy consulting firm.
• Currently based and working in the Middle East with at least 3-5 years of recent Middle East experience.
• Deep banking experience in the Middle East with particular strength in Saudi Arabia/UAE and a demonstrated understanding of its banking market and competitive landscape.
• Proven track record of originating and leading large strategic and transformation engagements for banks with strong senior client relationships and commercial credentials.
• Broad exposure to key banking topics such as corporate and growth strategy retail and corporate banking customer strategy digital transformation operating models productivity and performance improvement.
• Experience working with CEOs boards and senior banking executives with the ability to operate as a trusted strategic adviser.

Arabic language capability is an advantage but not mandatory.

Skills and attributes

• Strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to originate business build senior relationships and develop major accounts over time.
• Deep banking expertise and strategic judgment with the ability to engage credibly with bank CEOs and senior executives on their most important strategic issues.
• Exceptional C-suite communication and relationship skills combining intellectual credibility with the ability to build long-term client trust.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex banking issues into clear strategic choices and executable solutions.
• Senior leadership presence with the ability to lead large complex engagements and multidisciplinary teams in demanding client environments.
• Inclusive people leadership with a strong track record of developing senior consulting talent and collaborating effectively across practices and geographies.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach with the ambition to help build Roland Bergers Financial Services franchise rather than simply manage an existing portfolio.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time