Engagement Manager, Financial Technology Practice

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