Partner, Corporate & Investment Banking / Capital Markets

About the role

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group founded in 1999. Born digital, the firm combines strategy and management capabilities with data science, creativity, and a responsibility-driven approach. With 3,000 consultants across 48 locations in 19 countries, Sia serves clients worldwide across more than 40 sectors and services. The Financial Services Business Unit partners with broker/dealers, corporate and institutional banks, regulators, clearing houses, depositories, custodians, wealth and asset managers, and insurance companies to design business strategies and execute transformation and regulatory initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive client growth: lead and grow strategic client accounts in financial services as trusted advisor on capital markets and corporate & investment banking transformation, front-to-back operating model design, technology modernization, and regulatory change; own and lead at least two key client accounts as primary relationship lead and strategic advisor.
• Deliver consulting excellence: oversee complex strategy and transformation programs end-to-end, ensuring high-impact delivery that exceeds client expectations; leverage global expertise and cross-functional teams to solve clients' toughest challenges.
• Lead people & culture: inspire and coach a high-performing team of Managers and above; champion Sia's inclusive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture, mentoring the next generation of leadership.
• Shape the future of the firm: grow Sia's capital markets and corporate & investment banking practice across the U.S.; define and enhance offerings, thought leadership, client pipeline, and team; contribute to go-to-market strategy, client success, practice development, and firm governance at the Business Unit and Hub level; actively collaborate across international hubs and service lines to deliver integrated, cross-border value.

Qualifications

• Based in Charlotte with an active, senior-level financial services network across the U.S., spanning global corporate and investment banks, institutional broker-dealers, custodians, clearing houses, depositories, and other market infrastructure providers.
• 15+ years in consulting, including leadership roles in capital markets or corporate & investment banking transformation, operating model design, technology enablement, or regulatory advisory.
• Proven track record of winning and delivering multimillion-dollar consulting engagements.
• Executive presence with ability to influence and engage C-level clients, including demonstrable experience in U.S. and global GSIBs.
• Passion for team development, coaching, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Deep, demonstrable expertise in capital markets and corporate & investment banking, including institutional sales and trading, equities, fixed income, the front-to-back trade lifecycle, middle- and post-trade operations, securities financing, collateral management, clearing and settlement, custody, or asset servicing, with a track record of leading strategy, transformation, or regulatory-driven programs in these areas.
• Established relationships with senior executives who lead corporate & investment banking, capital markets, sales and trading, institutional operations, technology, or transformation at global banks, broker-dealers, custodians, and market infrastructure providers, including P&L owners and senior business sponsors.
• Working command of the regulatory, risk, control, and market-structure landscape shaping capital markets, including clearing and settlement, custody, recordkeeping, operational resilience, and governance, as well as implications of extended trading hours, accelerated settlement, and technology-driven post-trade modernization.
• Recognized voice in the market with a record of thought leadership, speaking, or industry engagement.
• Proven ability to build a practice from a small base, developing offerings, viewpoints, and a pipeline of clients and talent without an inherited book of business.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Compensation

Base Salary: $300,000–$350,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law.

• Personal Sales Bonus (uncapped)
• Annual Performance Bonus (appraisal)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP at no cost
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA
• College savings and student loan repayment programs
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Well-being and professional development programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Workplace

Sia embraces a flexible workplace model that balances autonomy with in-person connection. Management is expected to be in the office at least three days per week, serving as culture carriers who mentor teams, strengthen client relationships, and lead by example.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.