Partner, Retail Banking & Payments

Be the leader behind the transformation of tomorrows financial institutions.    

Join a fast-growing global consulting firm thats rewriting the rules for how strategy and execution intersect. At Sia we empower senior leaders to drive complex transformations shape industry trends and grow thriving practices. As a Partner in our Financial Services Business Unit youll play a critical role in expanding our footprint in North America while delivering next-generation solutions to financial institutions reshaping the industry.  

Backed by a global footprint and consulting capabilities across all major industry sectors our teams guide C-suite leaders across banking wealth management capital markets and fintech. We combine deep domain expertise with digital and tech-forward approaches that make a lasting impact.   

Retail banking and payments is at a significant inflection point and the seismic shift in ROE is already underway. Rising customer expectations real-time money movement embedded finance stablecoins and big tech entrants are reshaping deposits lending cards and digital channels. Sia helps banks of all sizes from global G-SIBs to regionals and credit unions turn that disruption into opportunity. 

As a Partner you will accelerate the buildout of Sias U.S. retail banking and payments practice. You will shape our point of view and offerings originate and lead high-value engagements recruit and grow the team and build lasting relationships with senior executives in the space. You will bring Sias global capabilities to bear on the most important questions of the day.  

Your Role as a Partner  

Youll be a recognized leader inside and outside the firm responsible for business development delivery excellence and leadership across accounts and teams. You will:   

Drive Client Growth  

• Lead and grow strategic client accounts in financial services serving as their trusted advisor on bank transformation digital strategy regulatory change and operating model design.  

• Own and lead at least two key client accounts serving as the primary relationship lead and strategic advisor. 

Deliver Consulting Excellence  

• Oversee complex strategy and transformation programs end-to-end ensuring high-impact delivery that exceeds client expectations.  

• Leverage global expertise and cross-functional teams to solve our clients toughest challenges.  

Lead People & Culture   

• Inspire and coach a high-performing team of Managers and above.  

• Champion Sias inclusive collaborative and entrepreneurial culture mentoring the next generation of leadership.  

Shape the Future of the Firm  

• Build Sias retail banking and payments practice across the U.S. 

• Define the offerings and point of view develop the client pipeline and recruit and grow the team. 

• Contribute to our go-to-market strategy client success practice development and firm governance at the BU and Hub level.  

• Actively collaborate across international hubs and service lines to deliver integrated cross-border value.  

Qualifications :

What You Bring:  

• Based in Charlotte with an active senior-level financial services network across the U.S. spanning global banks (e.g. US GSIBs) regional banks community banks and credit unions and the professional range to advise both large and small institutions. 

• 15 years in consulting including leadership roles in digital transformation operating model design or regulatory advisory.  

• A proven track record of winning and delivering multimillion-dollar consulting engagements.  

• Executive presence and the ability to influence and engage C-level clients.  

• A passion for team development coaching and fostering a high-performance culture.  

• Deep demonstrable expertise in retail banking and payments such as deposits consumer lending cards digital banking real-time payments or merchant and commercial payments with a track record of leading strategy transformation or regulatory-driven programs in these areas. 

• Established relationships with senior executives who own retail and consumer banking payments cards digital or product P&Ls at global regional and community banks credit unions card issuers or payments providers. 

• Working command of the regulatory and market landscape shaping the space including consumer protection and payments regulation (for example Regulation E UDAAP and Nacha rules) real-time rails such as FedNow and RTP and ISO 20022. 

• A recognized voice in the market with a record of thought leadership speaking or industry engagement. 

• A proven ability to build a practice from a small base developing offerings viewpoints and a pipeline of clients and talent without an inherited book of business. 

• Bachelors required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits 

Sia invests in total rewards that support how our people work live and grow. 

Compensation 

• Base Salary: $300000$350000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law. 

• Personal Sales Bonus (uncapped) 

• Annual Performance Bonus(appraisal)  

Benefits 

• Medical dental and vision coverage 

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP at no cost 

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA  

• College savings and student loan repayment programs 

• Paid parental leave 

• Generous PTO nine company holidays and one floating holiday 

• Monthly cell phone stipend 

• Well-being and professional development programs 

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. 

Workplace 

Sia embraces a flexible workplace model that balances autonomy with in-person connection. Management is expected to be in the office at least three days per week serving as culture carriers who mentor teams strengthen client relationships and lead by example.  

Work Authorization 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

Our Commitment 
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.  

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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time