Engagement Manager, Financial Technology Practice

Job Information Department Name Cedar Management Consulting Industry Consulting Work Experience 8-10 years City Lower Parel, Mumbai State/Province Maharashtra Zip/Postal Code 400013 Job Description Principal Accountabilities • Manage consulting engagement deliveries across geographies, end-to-end. Typically manage 3-4 programs at a time • Build strong relationships with clients to ensure smooth project execution. • Lead both team & client meetings and maintain ownership to deliverables. • Ensure project & compliance along with timely completion of projects with necessary QA • Assist in mining client relationships by providing active support to the Partner/Director in BD and conversions. • Participate in business development activities by focusing on cross-sell with existing clients • Develop a strong understanding of the Cedar toolbox and leverage it in projects. • Manage practice development responsibilities by developing and enhancing delivery toolkits and promotional support. • Participate in brand building by writing articles and contributing to other thought-leadership content besides being involved in relevant industry engagements and conferences Competencies Technical: • Highly proficient in the MS Office suite • Project management experience would be advantageous • Strong understanding of the BFSI industry including corporate, retail, and Islamic banking – both, at a conceptual and operational level • Good appreciation for both traditional and emerging financial technology areas. Soft skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong global orientation with excitement to interact with Cedar and IBSI’s multicultural teams • Execution and solution-focused • Highly organized and detail-oriented • Good problem-solving skills • Ability to multi-task across activities along with different teams Qualifications and relevant experience • MBA/Masters in Banking, Finance or Management from a top tier business school • 7-10 years of relevant experience • Proven track record of delivery leadership and engagement lead roles