Managing Consultant – IT Transformation | Financial Services Industry

Location: Hybrid | UK-based

Function: IT Consulting

Reports to: Senior Partner

SmartCo Consulting is one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology consultancies. We are seeking a Managing Consultant to lead end-to-end IT transformation programmes, supporting clients across the financial services sector, including Banking, Insurance, and Asset Management, as they navigate complex regulatory change, digital innovation, and operational excellence initiatives.

This is a strategic, hands-on role that blends programme delivery, transformation leadership, and pre-sales consulting. You will work directly with CIOs, IT leadership, and business stakeholders, taking ownership of major transformation projects and helping clients unlock value at pace.

In addition, you’ll play an active role in shaping SmartCo’s growth in the financial services sector, supporting client development, proposals, and the evolution of our IT delivery frameworks.

About You

• Proven consulting background with experience working with CIOs, IT leadership, and business sponsors within the financial services sector (Banking, Insurance, Asset Management etc.)
• Demonstrated experience delivering IT transformation, regulatory change, or digital innovation programmes
• Deep understanding of financial services operating models, regulatory drivers, and technology landscapes
• Experience working directly with CIOs and programme sponsors to shape and lead complex change
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting pre-sales and client engagement
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, practical approach to advisory and delivery
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build trust and credibility at senior levels

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
• Fully flexible working arrangements with West London office access
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• 100% employer-funded private healthcare
• Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension
• Mobile phone allowance
• Bi-annual eye tests
• Ongoing investment in personal and professional development

Our Culture & Values

Our values and culture are built on five core principles: people first, trust, honesty, authenticity, and valuing relationships. These principles define who we are, guiding our interactions with colleagues and clients to foster a positive and productive environment.

We believe in teamwork, respect, and doing the right thing by our clients and our colleagues. We’re ambitious, but never at the expense of integrity.

About SmartCo Consulting

We are transformation specialists that position people at the heart of digital change programmes. Delivering high-impact, value-led consultancy across advisory, execution, and optimisation services. We’ve built a diverse, high-performing team of experts who consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Our flexible and open-minded culture supports personal growth and innovation.