At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse client strategies and deliver impactful solutions in financial services.
- Company: Fast-growing consultancy redefining financial services through technology and expert consulting.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, life insurance, enhanced parental leave, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Accelerated career progression and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and tackle real-world challenges from day one.
- Qualifications: 2:1 or above in any discipline with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Novatus is hiring Graduate Consulting Analysts to join our Graduate Programme, starting in October 2026.
Company Overview
Novatus is a fast-growing financial services consultancy and RegTech firm, enabling organisations to solve complex challenges and redefine what’s possible through expert-led technology and consulting. Across both our consulting and technology offerings, we deliver practical solutions to some of the most demanding regulatory, data, and operational challenges in the industry. Our expert-led consulting practice supports a broad range of financial services clients, including global asset and wealth managers, capital markets firms, insurers, and banks. We provide tailored solutions aligned to each client’s specific needs, with capabilities spanning Strategy & Operations, Data & AI, Risk & Resilience, Compliance, and ESG.
Job Overview
We are seeking ambitious graduates to join our Consulting team, working on complex challenges across the financial services sector. As a Graduate Analyst, you will contribute to client engagements from the outset, gaining hands‑on experience while developing your consulting, analytical, and commercial capabilities. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will play an active role in delivering meaningful outcomes for clients while building a strong foundation for your career.
Your Career & Development at Novatus
What sets us apart from other consulting firms is how we work. Our consultants operate in lean delivery teams with direct exposure to senior stakeholders. From an early stage, you will be given meaningful responsibility and accountability, developing your capabilities in a fast‑paced, delivery‑focused environment. You will gain experience rapidly through hands‑on involvement in client engagements. You will be supported through a structured approach to development, combining formal training with ongoing support from experienced colleagues. We place a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous feedback, and high standards of delivery, enabling you to build confidence and refine your skills.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Analyse clients’ operating models and business strategies to identify opportunities for transformation
- Support the delivery of client engagements through structured analysis and problem‑solving approaches
- Contribute to transformation roadmaps aligned with business priorities
- Assess processes, governance, and technology capabilities to identify improvement areas
- Apply data analysis and modelling to support recommendations and business cases
- Work with stakeholders to support delivery and translate requirements into practical solutions
- Develop clear, high‑quality presentations and client deliverables
- Contribute to business development, including proposals and client pitches
- Support internal initiatives and capability development across the firm
Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above in any discipline (Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated interest in consulting and financial services, with an understanding of key industry themes
Strong communication skills, with some experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a structured and timely manner
Proven ability to contribute effectively within teams
Strong learning agility and ability to develop new skills
Why Join Us
- Build a Broad Skillset: Gain experience across a range of disciplines, building capabilities beyond a single specialism and developing a well‑rounded consulting skillset.
- Solve Problems that Matter: Work on complex, high‑impact challenges where your contributions drive tangible outcomes for clients.
- Flat, Visible, and Collaborative: Work directly with senior colleagues in a flat structure, with high visibility of your contributions.
- A Place for Builders: This is a great place for people who take ownership and are motivated to deliver results.
Application Process
- Stage 1: Online application and CV submission - application deadline 3 July 2026
- Stage 2: Online psychometric assessment – invitations sent shortly after application review (early July 2026)
- Stage 3: Competency-based interview (virtual) – scheduled throughout July 2026
- Stage 4: Full‑day assessment centre at the Novatus office – held in August 2026
- Stage 5: Final offers – successful candidates will receive offers shortly after the assessment centre
Novatus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, socioeconomic background, disability, or any other characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010.
Graduate Analyst | Novatus Consulting 2026 Graduate Scheme employer: Novatus
At Novatus Consulting, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our Graduate Programme offers ambitious individuals the chance to develop a broad skillset while tackling meaningful challenges in the financial services sector, all from our vibrant headquarters in London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, competitive benefits, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders, we empower our team members to take ownership of their careers and make a tangible impact from day one.
