Financial Risk Senior Consultant

About the role

The Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team assists financial services clients in managing multifaceted risks and navigating evolving regulatory environments. We leverage advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies to help clients achieve clarity from complexity and drive value creation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize business, operational, regulatory, and technology risks, contributing to risk mitigation strategies for client projects.
• Stay current on key technology trends and analyze their impact on client business and workforce models.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop high-quality client deliverables or respond to internal business needs, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and value in each work product.
• Manage workstreams on complex engagements, partnering with client counterparts and contributing to discussions on project execution, work planning, and deliverable management.
• Contribute to recommendations for process improvement, transformation, or risk reduction, working with teammates to deliver client value and operational improvements.
• Aid in business development initiatives such as drafting industry insights, sales materials, or supporting proposal development.
• Engage with industry trends by participating in discussions with clients, industry peers, trade groups, or consortiums as appropriate.
• Provide clear guidance to junior team members through knowledge sharing, peer review, and on-the-ground project guidance.
• Communicate findings and insights clearly to clients and internal leaders, translating complex technical and regulatory topics into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven problem-solving skills and a passion for learning.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in the financial services or consulting industry, supporting one or more of financial risk/related areas.
• Knowledge of financial services business models, products, and services.
• Experience in banking, digital assets, or capital markets is desirable.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach with clients and team members.
• Experience supporting business transformation, regulatory remediation, or change management initiatives.
• Understanding of business processes, regulatory requirements, technology and governance for financial institutions.
• Solid project management or business analysis skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for developing client deliverables and documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, depending on client and engagement needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or certification (e.g., Quant MS, MBA, FRM, CFA, CRCM, CPA, PMP).
• Expertise in one or more Financial Risk domains.