Consulting Manager

Crowe

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
About CroweCrowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.In the UK, Crowe has an outstanding and rapidly-growing consulting practice focused on financial services with a specialist in insurance. We provide companies with a broad range of services, with a particular focus on governance and enterprise risk management, sustainability, operational resilience and third-party risk / supply chain management, AI, data and analytics, technology and cyber risk, and change and transformation.Role SummaryJoin a rapidly growing Consulting team at an exciting inflexion point in our journey, as we expand on our pre-eminent position within insurance and grow into broader financial services (FS). We are expanding service offerings in operational resilience and supply chain risk management both within insurance and wider FS, and are seeking an experienced consulting manager to help shape the future of our practice.This Manager-level role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of operational resilience and third-party risk management, addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing financial institutions today. As regulatory expectations increase and supply chain complexities grow, our clients are turning to us for solutions that go beyond compliance to build genuine organisational resilience.In this role, you'll lead transformative client engagements, working directly with senior stakeholders to design and implement operational resilience and third-party risk management solutions. You'll manage talented project teams, develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, and have the autonomy to drive successful outcomes with minimal oversight. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate evolving regulations, strengthen their operational backbone, and build robust third-party ecosystems.We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to be part of building something special. Whether you're an experienced Manager seeking a new challenge or a Senior Consultant ready to step up, you'll find opportunities here to expand your impact and develop new capabilities. You'll contribute to our thought leadership, help shape our service offerings, and play a key role in winning new business as we continue our growth journey.This is an opportunity to join a firm where your ideas matter, your contributions directly impact our success, and your professional growth is a priority. If you're passionate about helping firms build resilience and are ready to help develop the next chapter of our practice, we want to hear from you.Key Objectives and ResponsibilitiesEssential Requirements: * Financial Services Expertise
  • Demonstrable experience in operational resilience and/or third-party risk management
  • Background in either consulting or FS industry roles with direct exposure to these disciplines
  • Understanding of the financial services landscape and its unique risk challenges
  • Leadership & Delivery Capabilities
  • Proven experience managing teams and delivering projects with limited oversight
  • Ability to lead client engagements independently and drive successful outcomes, with examples of how you have delivered business value through related solutions
  • Strong stakeholder management skills at senior levels
  • Operational Resilience Expertise
  • Comprehensive hands-on experience across all key operational resilience framework components, including:
  • Business services and impact tolerance identification
  • Mapping and scenario testing
  • Communications and governance frameworks
  • Resilience monitoring and reporting
  • Third-Party Risk Management Experience
  • Practical experience in developing and implementing third-party risk management frameworks
  • Track record of either consulting to firms on TPRM approaches or industry experience executing TPRM programmes
  • Understanding of vendor lifecycle management, due diligence processes, and ongoing monitoring
  • Regulatory Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of operational resilience regulations, including PRA/FCA requirements, and other relevant frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience applying regulatory requirements in practical client situations
  • Ability to translate regulatory expectations into actionable client solutions
  • Professional Experience
  • Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in operational resilience, third-party risk management, or related risk disciplines
  • Evidence of progressive career development and increasing responsibility
Nice to have requirements: * Broader Risk Management Experience
  • Experience across wider risk management disciplines and understanding of risk framework integration and interdependencies
  • Project Management Credentials
  • Formal project management qualifications (Prince2, PMP, Agile certifications)
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
  • Strong planning, budgeting, and resource management skills
  • Business Development Experience
  • Track record of identifying and developing new business opportunities
  • Experience in proposal writing and client pitching
  • Ability to build and maintain senior client relationships
What working at Crowe Consulting offers
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • Working with a ‘niche’ and fresh consulting business – within a long-established and highly supportive UK professional services firm.
  • The freedom and flexible working environment to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
  • Variety, both from the range of sizes of engagement we typically sell and manage, and the range of client issues that we are asked to help clients address.
  • An opportunity to join an agile, progressive and growing team, acquire and develop new skills, and to be able to own and shape a career within the firm.
  • An opportunity for career progression and to play a key role in the succession of existing team members over time, and as the business continues to grow.
Why choose Crowe?At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.#LI-SB1

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