Director - FS Transformation (Management Consultancy)

About the Opportunity

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Director to join its growing Financial Services practice in Asia, based out of Hong Kong. This role offers an opportunity to partner with financial services organizations and private investors, driving results, creating value, and unlocking business opportunities through growth, transformation, and M&A strategies.

The successful candidate will be part of a senior-led team of transformation experts, former C-suite industry operators, and digital leaders, delivering evidence-based decision-making and execution. The team works with Banks, Insurers, Wealth and Asset Managers, Private Equity Investors, and Sovereign Wealth Funds across the APAC region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead rigorous financial diagnostics & executive advisory: Act as a highly credible peer advisor to C-suites while directing deep-dive quantitative assessments to identify structural cost reduction opportunities.
• Architect and implement Target Operating Models (TOM): Design and execute enterprise-wide restructurings, utilizing span-of-control analysis, shared services consolidation, and location strategy (offshoring/BPO) to drive sustainable P&L improvements.
• Optimize capital and drive financial restructuring: Apply deep technical knowledge of financial services balance sheets to execute working capital optimization, Risk-Weighted Asset efficiency, and rigorous liquidity forecasting.
• Direct cost execution: Oversee complex IT, operational, and vendor rationalization initiatives, implementing strict PMO governance to ensure identified cost synergies are directly mapped to the P&L and realized within aggressive timeframes.
• Lead program delivery and mentor teams: Take ultimate accountability for the successful delivery, risk management, and project economics of multi-workstream programs. Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance across engagements.
• Lead proposal development and support the conversion of new business opportunities. Collaborate across service lines to bring integrated solutions to clients.
• Coach and develop consulting teams through mentoring, performance management, and capability building.
• Contribute to practice development, thought leadership, and strategic growth initiatives.

What You Need

• University degree with a Master/Bachelor degree or above in accounting, data science, economics, finance, financial engineering, information technology, management, or related disciplines. MBA from a top-tier institution will be advantageous.
• 12+ years’ of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, in-house finance, transformation, or strategy team, in the financial services industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Experience managing budgets, project economics, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into practical, value-driven recommendations.
• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Business proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin will be advantageous but not essential.