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Principal Consultant BFSI


Company : DigitalRecruiter APP


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsWe are hiring for one of our clients, a leader in digital transformation and enterprise technology solutions and transformation drivers within the water and utilities domain. Our client is hiring a Management Consultant Payments & Institutional Banking to lead and grow consulting engagements across the ANZ BFSI portfolio, with a focus on Payments and Institutional Banking domains. In this dual roleas the Client Engagement Partner (CEP) and Consulting Leadyou will play a pivotal part in defining transformation roadmaps, leading delivery, and advising C-suite stakeholders for strategic banking clients.This is a high-impact role requiring deep subject matter expertise, strong consulting capability, and a track record of managing complex digital and regulatory transformations in financial services. You will work at the intersection of business strategy, digital technology, and regulatory change, shaping future-ready solutions for top institutional banks and payments providers.Key Responsibilities:Lead the consulting business for Payments and Institutional Banking client accounts across Australia and New Zealand.Define and drive a consulting-led growth agenda aligned with strategic priorities of key banking clients.Shape and deliver engagements across digital, regulatory, and platform transformation programs.Partner with business and technology leaders to build strategic roadmaps across Institutional Lending, Payments, and Banking modernisation.Own key stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to CxO-level decision-makers.Contribute to global and local capability development in Payments and Institutional Banking consulting.Develop thought leadership, frameworks, and accelerators to support zero-touch operations, AI/ML adoption, and compliance innovation.Collaborate cross-functionally to win new business and ensure successful execution of transformation initiatives.Mentor and lead project teams and contribute to talent development in the BFSI consulting practice.Focus Areas:Domain Areas:Institutional Lending (syndicated loans, structured finance, asset-based lending)Institutional Banking Platform ModernisationReal-time and Legacy Payments InfrastructureDigital and Neo Banking SolutionsRegulatory Compliance and Risk TransformationCybersecurity and Fraud ManagementAPI Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning in BFSIConsulting Capabilities:CxO Advisory and Transformation StrategyM&A and Post-merger Integration ConsultingTarget Operating Model and Vendor ConsolidationDigital Experience and Design ThinkingAgile Transformation and New Ways of WorkingKey Requirements:12+ years of consulting experience, with at least 5 years focused on BFSIparticularly Payments and/or Institutional Banking.Proven experience in top-tier consulting firms or in-house transformation roles at leading banks or fintechs.Strong understanding of institutional banking processes, payment flows, digital platforms, and regulatory frameworks.Demonstrated ability to lead complex client engagements and consultative sales cycles.Exceptional client-facing skills, with the ability to engage at the executive level.Deep knowledge of emerging trends in banking technology, including AI, ML, and open banking.Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership capabilities.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor''s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related fields; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.Experience working with Australian banks or regulatory bodies (e.g., APRA, AUSTRAC) is a strong advantage.Familiarity with core banking systems, real-time payments platforms, or enterprise fintech solutions.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSales, Business Development, and ConsultingIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting and BankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at DigitalRecruiter APP by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Managing Partner roles.North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoEL1 Executive Officer, Chief Executive OfficerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoGeneral Manager DC Design and AutomationBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoGeneral Manager, Compliance & CertificationsSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$150,000.00-A$158,000.00 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSurry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 5 hours agoVice President, Corporate Sales, Global Payments Solutions, AustraliaVice President - Lending - Wholesale BankSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoInvestment Bank Financial Institutions Group Associate / Vice PresidentSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoVice President, Financial Institutions Coverage (Oceania)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoFairfield, New South Wales, Australia 8 hours agoBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoDirector - Space Science and Innovation, Executive Level 2, Australian Space AgencySydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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