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Associate, Financial Services Group
Optimus SBRJoin Optimus SBR as an Associate in the Financial Services Group supporting consulting for leading financial organizations. Drive meaningful projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis in the financial services sector. Proficient in developing client-ready deliverables and managing projects effectively while collaborating with stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial Services Industry KnowledgeQuantitative And Qualitative AnalysisProject ManagementProfessional Presentation DevelopmentStakeholder Communication
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Hard Skills
Business AnalysisProcess MappingData AnalysisRequirements DocumentationFinancial Modeling
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationCommunication SkillsAttention To Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookVisualization Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Post-Graduate DegreeMBACPACFA
Industry Keywords
BankingCapital MarketsInsurancePaymentsWealth Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support consulting engagements for financial services clients across banking, capital markets, insurance, payments, wealth management, and related sectors.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify business challenges, evaluate opportunities, and support evidence-based recommendations.
- Gather and document business, functional, and process requirements through interviews, workshops, research, and stakeholder consultations.
- Analyze current-state operations, customer journeys, processes, controls, and performance data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Assist in designing future-state processes, operating models, implementation plans, and practical solutions aligned with client objectives.
- Develop clear, concise, and visually effective presentations, reports, process maps, financial models, and other client deliverables.
- Support project planning, status reporting, risk and issue management, meeting coordination, and the tracking of decisions and action items.
- Collaborate effectively with client stakeholders and Optimus SBR team members at all levels of the organization.
- Participate in client meetings and workshops, capturing key findings and communicating ideas with professionalism and confidence.
- Conduct industry, market, regulatory, and competitive research relevant to the financial services sector.
- Support business development activities, including proposal development, research, and the preparation of client-facing materials.
- Manage assigned work independently, meet project deadlines, and proactively communicate progress, risks, and required support.
- Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge development, and continuous improvement across the Financial Services Group.
- Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, financial services, business analysis, project delivery, operations, strategy, transformation, or a related field.
- Understanding of the financial services industry, including banking, insurance, capital markets, payments, wealth management, or financial operations.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into practical insights.
- Experience conducting research, analyzing data, documenting requirements, or assessing business processes.
- Ability to develop professional presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and other client-ready deliverables.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with team members and client stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and respectfully challenge assumptions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with data analysis, process mapping, project management, visualization, or collaboration tools is considered an asset.
- Ability to demonstrate the bold, entrepreneurial, hard-working, and client-focused behaviours that support Optimus SBR’s culture.
- Required Education: Related University Degree
- Preferred Education : Post-Graduate degree, MBA, CPA, CFA or other relevant designations; or equivalent experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual Bonus
- Retirement savings through our Group RRSP program
- Company equity for Managers and above
- Maternity and Parental Leave with top up compensation
- Work in a Hybrid model (when client projects permit)
- 12 Optimus Days paid
- Top-tier health benefits
- Life & disability insurance
- Health Spending Dollars