Senior Manager – FS Strategy, Financial Services, Advisory

Overview

Lead large-scale strategy, transformation and operating model engagements for banks, NBFCs and other BFSI clients within PwC's Intelligent Business Transformation – FS practice, owning client relationships and managing teams through end-to-end delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead large-scale strategy, transformation, and operating model engagements in the BFSI sector.
• Own client relationships with senior stakeholders (CXO-1 / CXO-2 level) and act as the primary point of contact.
• Translate client needs into structured problem statements, solution approaches, and execution roadmaps.
• Review and enhance client deliverables including strategies, business cases, TOMs, process designs, and performance improvement insights.
• Drive workshops, design sessions, and governance forums with senior leadership teams.
• Lead assessments of business models, cost structures, processes, and enterprise performance across retail, MSME and corporate banking and NBFCs.
• Shape strategic recommendations relating to growth, customer strategy, product expansion, digital strategy, organizational redesign, and large transformation programs.
• Oversee operating model design, transformation blueprinting, regulatory impact analysis, and implementation planning.
• Support clients in executing transformation initiatives, ensuring progress against milestones and KPIs.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements or large, multi-workstream programs.
• Drive project governance, including issue resolution, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and reporting.
• Ensure delivery excellence, adherence to timelines, and quality assurance of all outputs.
• Oversee project economics, pricing, staffing, profitability, and commercial management.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members across consulting skills, analysis, and client delivery.
• Guide Consultants/Sr. Consultants in structuring analyses, preparing deliverables, and managing workstreams.
• Build a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Develop sector-specific frameworks, methodologies, assets, benchmarks, and points of view.
• Support business development efforts including proposal shaping, solutioning, and client pitches.
• Contribute to building a strong FS practice through recruiting, training, and capability building.

What you'll need

• 8+ years (Senior Manager) of experience in management consulting, strategy, operations, or transformation roles within BFSI.
• Proven track record in leading strategy, operating model, digital transformation, or performance improvement engagements.
• Experience working with banks, NBFCs, capital markets entities, fintechs, or BFSI-focused consulting practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing client-facing teams and delivering end-to-end consulting projects.
• Strong structured problem-solving capability and ability to foster hypothesis-driven analysis.
• Ability to synthesize insights into clear recommendations and compelling client narratives.
• Proficiency in project/program management, including governance, risk management, and financials.
• Strong capability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Executive presence and strong communication skills suitable for senior stakeholder interactions.
• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution.
• MBA (Master of Business Administration) required.

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification from top-tier institutes.

Details

• Location: Mumbai Shivaji Park.
• Visa sponsorship: not offered.
• Government clearance: not required.
• Travel requirements: not specified.
• Job posting end date: September 7, 2026.