About the Role
Novatus is seeking an adaptable and agile Consultant to support the delivery of a diverse range of projects across financial services. You will help shape, deliver, and embed practical solutions across business strategy, operations, risk, data, compliance, and technology-enabled change, gaining hands-on experience and developing your consulting, analytical, and commercial capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze clients’ operating models and business strategies to identify opportunities for transformation.
- Conduct business analysis, process reviews, and problem-solving to help clients define and deliver strategic, operational, and regulatory outcomes.
- Support the delivery of client engagements through structured analysis and problem-solving approaches.
- Contribute to transformation roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
- Assess processes, governance, and technology capabilities to identify improvement areas.
- Apply data analysis and modelling to support recommendations and business cases.
- Work with stakeholders to support delivery and translate requirements into practical solutions.
- Develop clear, high-quality presentations and client deliverables.
- Contribute to business development, including proposals and client pitches.
- Support internal initiatives and capability development across the firm.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred.
- 1 – 2 years of experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, or an in-house transformation team.
- Proficiency in tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis.
- Demonstrated interest in a consulting career within financial services, with an understanding of key industry themes.
- Strong communication skills, with experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a structured and timely manner.
- Proven ability to contribute effectively within teams.
- Strong learning agility and ability to develop new skills.
- Experience in designing and implementing target operating models within Financial Services.
- Experience within risk management, operational resilience, regulatory change, or remediation project work.
- Experience in business analysis and project and programme management, including roadmap definition, milestone tracking and RAID management.
- Ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Data visualization platforms
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Organisational skills
- Teamwork
- Learning agility
- Business analysis
- Project management
- Programme management
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance (via AXA): includes mental health, dental, vision, and private GP access
- Life Insurance - 4× salary (via Unum)
- Unum’s Help@Hand: includes GP access, medical second opinions, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, savings and discounts, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and cancer support services for you, your partner, and your child(ren)
- Salary sacrifice childcare and nursery scheme (via YellowNest)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity & paternity)
- Professional qualification sponsorship
- Accelerated career progression based on readiness and performance, not tenure or time spent in role
- Holiday entitlement increases with tenure
- Flexible hours with core collaboration time
- Paid volunteering leave
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Bi-annual socials
- Office snacks and drinks
About the Company
- Novatus consultants operate in lean delivery teams with direct exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Consultants are given meaningful responsibility and accountability from an early stage, developing capabilities in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
- Experience is gained rapidly through hands-on involvement in client engagements.
- Development is supported through a practical, work-led approach combining training workshops with ongoing support from experienced colleagues.
- The firm places a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous feedback, and high standards of delivery.
- Novatus offers the opportunity to work across disciplines, developing a broader skillset.
- Consultants work on complex challenges where their thinking, analysis, and execution have a real impact.
- The company structure is flat, allowing direct collaboration with senior leaders and experienced specialists.
- Novatus is a place for individuals who enjoy driving results and taking ownership.
- The company offers a rewarding experience that recognizes contributions.
Equal Opportunity
- Novatus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, socioeconomic background, disability, or any other characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010.
- The company maintains a workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive.
- Recruitment and selection processes are designed to ensure fairness and consistency for all candidates.
- Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application and interview process.
- This commitment is embedded in all aspects of employment practices, including recruitment, compensation, professional development, promotion, and workplace conduct.
