One of Millenilink’s clients, a management consulting organization that specializes in the Financial Services industry, is hiring an Associate Partner to lead the Canadian region of their organization. Our client is headquartered out of Switzerland with various locations across Europe, Asia and North America. They are looking for an expert with significant experience in the Canadian Banking sector to join and lead their team's growth. Their Canadian HQ is in the financial district in Toronto.

As the Associate Partner leading the practice for the Canadian region, the successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of the Banking practice. Significant experience building a management consulting practice with the Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks is required to be successful in this role. This individual will play a pivotal role in expanding market presence, fostering client relationships, and overseeing the delivery of high-quality consulting services to wealth management, retail and/or commercial banking clients across Canada. In addition, you will hold a leadership position within the Canada office, contributing to its growth and overall success including building the team.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage reputation, relationships and business development savvy to drive new business for the organization

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the FSI practice with emphasis on Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking across Canada

• Proven experience and relationships within Wealth Management

• Proven experience and relationships within retail banking OR commercial banking

• Experience BUILDING a multi-million-dollar management consulting portfolio, not strictly inheriting managed revenue

• Drive business growth landing (digital, regulatory and operational) transformation engagements with FSI clients in wealth management and either: retail banking OR commercial banking.

• Experience hiring for various subject matter experts to grow practice capability and presence.

• Leverage industry expertise to propose extension of Advisory offerings in software engineering as well as data and AI

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective FSI clients.

• Engage in key account expansion, sales leadership, client engagement initiatives, understanding their unique challenges, and offering tailored solutions that drive value and impact.

• Represent our client as a subject matter expert in the Banking industry, always staying on top of and ahead of industry trends and contributing to conferences, seminars and other events to promote capabilities.

• Play a vital role in the growth and development of the Canada office, contributing to strategic decisions and operational excellence.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants within the Banking practice, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation.

• Provide guidance and support in project execution, ensuring the team delivers expert solutions to clients.

Key Qualifications:

• 10+ years of selling and delivery engagements within Canadian banking sector serving wealth management, retail or commercial banking

• Understanding of large program delivery and complexities.

• Experience in managing multiple teams (including managing across multi-disciplinary technical and business facing teams) on complex projects while motivating team members to succeed.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels internally and with client teams and stakeholders.

• Experience in sales and project acquisition (leading the proposal development process).

• Entrepreneurial attitude with a desire to learn and create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.