The Role
To be an effective Director within our Strategy & Performance Transformation applicants will be expected to:
• Build, commercialise and sustain deep C-level relationships to support the Strategy Group's growth
• Be seen as the 'go to' person and a trusted advisor by senior executives in Banking
• Understand the key disruptors in Banking and how they are impacting the financial, business and operating models of companies
• Lead the design of large, complex engagements and take overall responsibility for successful delivery
• Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on large, complex engagements
• Build and maintain a strong Strategy Group, internal KPMG and external network
• Proactively manage risks and ensure that Firm's risks management frameworks are adhered to
• Inspire, motivate coach and develop project team members and appraisees, and give constructive 360-degree feedback
• Identify, design and lead critical complex practice development initiatives, coordinating other members of the team
The Person
Key Competencies
At KPMG, we seek candidates who can thrive in our high-performance culture and can demonstrate the following behaviours:
Deliver Impact:
• Make sound decisions: Exercises sound business judgment when making decisions
• Foster innovation: Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value
• Apply a strategic perspective: Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues
Seek Growth:
• Take opportunities to learn and adapt: Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges
• Develop and motivate others: Engages teams, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results
• Build collaborative relationships: Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networks
Inspire Trust:
• Drive quality: Delivers high-quality products and exceptional service that provide value
• Act ethically and responsibly: Behaves ethically and encourages others to do the same
• Advocate for Equality: Creates opportunities to address inequity and enables all people to feel like they belong
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Work Experience:
• Demonstrable years’ experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, or boutique
• Detailed understanding of the value drivers within Banking
• Track record of leading high-value complex projects in Banking with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting, corporate or public sector environment
• Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with C-level stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives
Technical skills:
• Strong academic track record
• Ability and track record of commercialising relationships
• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Other language skills would be a strong bonus