The Role
The role involves managing complex projects in the financial services sector, building client relationships, leading teams, and overseeing the development of solutions and change initiatives.
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About the Role
Join a dynamic and engaging team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and growth. The Manager, Financial Services Group role is an exciting, transformative opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects across the financial services industry, helping clients solve their most complex challenges. If you’re passionate about problem-solving, mentorship, and delivering real impact in a fast-paced consulting environment, this role is for you.
About Us
Optimus SBR is a leading management consulting firm and an award-winning workplace. Recognized by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services 2024, and by Waterstone Human Capital® as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, we help organizations get done what isn’t.
Our team of committed consultants swiftly takes action to deliver innovative and impactful results. We are the largest independently owned Canadian management consulting firm – a place where people and culture come first. Our market positioning is based on attracting the best people who are insatiably curious, entrepreneurial thinking, hard-working, and bold. We think the world needs more of that, and we are doing our part.
Culture is Everything. Period.
That’s why we’ve been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America – and are one of the fastest growing. As a firm that was built on culture, we value our people and their growth. Each of us embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and has something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. From employee-championed committees to celebratory events and learning paths, these are just a few of the ways we cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.
What’s in It for You?
• Growth Opportunities: Build your career through challenging, impactful projects and continuous learning
• Diverse Workplace: Collaborate with a team of professionals from unique backgrounds, fostering innovation
• Flexibility and Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results
• Leadership Development: Develop your skills through mentorship and career progression opportunities
Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee end-to-end project management, including planning, timelines, deliverables, risk mitigation, and reporting
• Build client relationships through strong communication and delivery, including briefings, presentations, and status updates
• Manage and lead high-performing project teams in a collaborative environment
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and mentoring project teams. You will also be responsible for career management, professional development, and supporting employees through Optimus SBR’s Career Development Program (CDP)
• Oversee the development of solutions and lead change initiatives, including process mapping and SOP design
• Execute enterprise-level projects across domains such as Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Wealth, and Pricing
• Deliver digitization and transformation projects across multinational financial institutions
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal development, RFP responses, and identifying opportunities for client growth
• Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR
Qualifications
• 7–10 years of relevant work experience, including leadership of complex projects
• Experience in banking and financial services is required
• Strong project management, facilitation, and leadership skills with demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide transformation
• Prior consulting experience and business development exposure are strong assets
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, coach, and influence teams and stakeholders, including C-suite executives
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Results-driven and solution-oriented, with strong analytical thinking
• Required Education: Related University Degree
• Preferred Education: Post-Graduate degree (e.g., MBA, MPA or MPP), PMP, CPA, or additional professional designation (e.g., Lean, or PROSCI)
Compensation:
$110,00-135,000 annually (subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)
So, what’s next?
At Optimus SBR, we’re all about creating a space where everyone belongs and can thrive. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds. We’re proud to back missions like the BlackNorth Initiative to drive real change. Let’s build something meaningful together, where your voice matters and fearless ideas can shine.
Accommodation
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to remove barriers and fully participate in the interview process—such as accessible meeting rooms or captioning for virtual interviews—please let us know. Your needs will be met with respect and confidentiality. We look forward to connecting with you!
Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy within our organization.
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The Company
What We Do
Optimus SBR works with leading firms to get done what isn’t.
We’re an independent consultancy with a long track-record of delivering game-changing results for clients in the Financial Services, Government & Broader Public Sector, Health Care, Social Sector, Transportation, Energy, Travel and other industries.
We built our firm to be everything typical consultancies are not. While our team may come from diverse backgrounds and fields of specialty, we all share a passion for growing businesses — primarily yours, and by extension, ours.
Our functional practice areas include strategy, process management, program & project management, data & analytics, technology consulting, human capital, change management, and learning & development.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.optimussbr.com/
