Graduate Financial Services Consultant

Are you a recent graduate looking to jumpstart your career in consultancy? Join the dynamic team at Projective Group and explore exciting financial services change management opportunities. Projective Group partners with banks and financial institutions across the UK and Europe, helping them manage change and enhance their operations. Our core values are Entrepreneurship, Pragmatism, and Selflessness, steering our culture and efforts each day. We’re known for being collaborative and supportive, and for giving graduates real responsibility early on.

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates to join our Graduate Programme and start their careers in consulting. As a Graduate Financial Services Consultant, your role will be varied. You will receive both formal and on-the-job training to become a change management consultant, working on transformation, data, payments, and risk and compliance projects. This training will allow you to kick-start your career in the exciting world of financial services as a consultant.

This is a London-based graduate programme combining structured training with real project experience. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a 2:1 degree, motivated to pursue a career in financial services and assist organisations in achieving their strategic goals.

What will you be doing?

• Support the delivery of change consulting projects to our clients across our core capabilities in Transformation, Payments and Risk & Compliance and Data.
• Collaborating with clients to understand their business needs.
• Developing project plans and timelines.
• Implementing changes to existing systems or processes.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Providing training on new systems or processes.
• Managing project budgets and timelines.
• Reporting project progress to stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and management of project budgets and timelines.
• Enjoying lots of fun and learning along the way.

What are we looking for?

• 2:1 degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Business, Economics, or Project Management.
• Solid logical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and contribute to the team's success.
• Good attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• An interest in the financial services industry and change management, with a desire to learn and grow in this field.

What can I expect?

• No micromanagement, no office politics, and a flat structure.
• Generous training budget, including the chance to achieve industry-recognised professional qualifications.
• No unnecessary KPIs.
• Amazing benefits, including healthcare, pension, phone, PC, and generous holiday.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• We have a reputation for establishing a working environment that encourages fun and creativity.
• Amazing state-of-the-art office in the heart of London, overlooking the Thames, with two bars open each day.

What happens next?

We’d love to hear from you if you’re seeking an exciting consultancy role in a company that values creativity and innovation. This is your chance to join a unique company and culture dedicated to empowering your career journey and celebrating your milestones. We have created an online candidate recruitment pack to provide further information that cannot be included in this advert. Please click the link to learn more about the role, the interview process, and additional details.

At Projective Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates across all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions, abilities, and neurodivergent perspectives. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.