Associate/Engagement Manager – Financial Services

TL;DR

Associate/Engagement Manager – Financial Services (Strategy Consulting): Leading financial services consulting engagements by breaking down complex problems, directing junior consultants, and planning and executing sophisticated analyses to craft actionable recommendations. Focus on managing small teams, synthesizing complex findings into clear insights, and working closely with clients while balancing hybrid collaboration and onsite expectations.

Location: Join either the Sydney or Melbourne office; hybrid work with onsite/client presence at least three days per week.

Company

hirify.global is a management consulting firm within Marsh, advising financial institutions on complex strategy, risk, and transformation.

What you will do

• Break down complex client problems into discrete workstreams and direct focus for junior consultants.
• Plan and execute analyses, identify core issues, and synthesize findings into recommendations.
• Work side by side with clients and project team members to move engagements forward.
• Manage small teams to deliver consulting work and drive outcomes.
• Provide unique subject-matter insight to clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of relevant Financial Services experience, ideally from a top-tier strategy consulting firm or a strategy/in-house consulting function.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services sector.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills to conduct sophisticated analyses and present recommendations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to take initiative, learn new skills, and apply them effectively.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility, plus onsite/client collaboration at least three days per week.
• 25 days of vacation days.
• 26 weeks paid paternal leave for all employees.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Comprehensive training curriculum for career progression.
• Employee assistance programmes and well-being programmes (including discounted gym memberships and health reimbursement), plus company-sponsored social events and regional offsites.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess consulting experience, analytical approach, and communication skills.
• Evaluation of fit for client-facing work and team leadership expectations.