BRG’s Financial Institution Advisory practice specializes in helping commercial banks, consumer finance companies, credit unions, mortgage banks, capital market participants and insurance companies solve pressing business issues. The group brings a mix of functional experts—including CPAs, CFAs, CROs, CRCMs, FRMs, former regulators, financial modelers, technologists, former bankers, and longtime consultants—to address immediate risks and drive tangible benefits.
The team of experts are looking for a Senior Managing Consultant who is eager to build on their experience working in financial services and the banking industry. This person will use their solid analytical ability and strong organizational skills to solve complex problems. The work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature, and responsibilities include: business process reviews, current state assessments, developing roadmaps to improve operations, compliance or control, assisting clients with technology enablement and dashboard reporting, financial and accounting reviews, management of junior staff, design of statistical and financial analysis, modeling of financial data and markets, quality control, development and presentation of client deliverables, management of existing client relationships, industry research, and expansion of business.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with senior professionals to execute various financial institution advisory projects related to financial risk management including credit risk, valuation, capital planning, and stress-testing, liquidity, resolution planning, and model risk management. Functional areas of work encompass regulatory, risk and controls; finance and accounting; technology enablement; and business process optimization.
- Works on data intensive projects, including analytics, governance, and manipulation, to support a variety of financial risk initiatives.
- Plan and manage all aspects or certain aspects of client engagements depending on their size and complexity.
- Delegate assignments to staff, instruct and monitor progress, and review work product for completeness and accuracy.
- Develop analyses and financial models using transactional data and/or financial data.
- Generate client deliverables and make valuable contributions to expert reports.
- Manage client relationships and communicate results and work products as appropriate.
- Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods and computer models to develop solutions.
- Participate in group practice meetings, contribute to business development initiatives and office functions such as staff training and recruiting.
- Prioritize assignments and responsibilities in order to meet goals and deadlines.
Financial Industry / Product Knowledge
Prior work experience with Financial Institutions involved with the following activities is required:
- Banking (community / regional / money center / international / international branch)
- Mortgage (originators, servicers, secondary marketing, GSEs)
- Auto Finance
- Student Loans
- Commercial Loans
- Equipment Finance
- Deposits
- Capital Markets
- Derivatives
- Structured Products
- Insurance
- Capital Planning
- Liquidity Planning
Functional Capabilities
Prior skills or experience working in the following topical areas is highly preferred:
- Risk and Control Assessments.
- Process mapping/flows.
- Assessment of compliance with consumer regulations (CFPB / OCC / Federal Reserve / State Law Requirements).
- Business process remediation.
- Consumer compliance testing and financial harm analysis.
- Business analysts (user requirement development / user acceptance testing);
- Credit risk management.
- Financial risk management.
- Quantitative analytics.
- Valuation of financial instruments.
- Project / program managers.
- AML / BSA / KYC / OFAC.
- BCBS 239.
- Capital planning and stress testing.
- Capital markets compliance; and / or,R, SAS, Python and/or SQL programmers.
- RPA, current knowledge of AI used for segmentation, pricing/complaint analysis.
Basic Qualifications
- A degree (e.g., BS, BBA, with a focus in business) in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or a related field.
- Prior work experience with a focus on financial services.
- Strong PowerPoint presentation skills/techniques. Ability to create decks and agendas that provide robust transparency as to project status.
- Proven capability with MS Excel. A desire to expand those capabilities is required, as is the ability to train others to use such tools.
- Desire and ability to manage processes and other more junior staff, as necessary.
- Commitment to producing high quality analyses and attention to details.
- Keen interest in economic or financial analyses and research.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
- Desire to work within a team environment.
- Ability to travel to client sites on demand is required.
Additional Qualifications:
- MBA, M.A., M.S., etc.
- Professional certifications such as: CPA; CFA; CRCM; FRM; PMP.
- Six Sigma or related black belt or green belt credential.
Salary Range: $170,000 – $196,000 per year.
Job title and compensation to be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.
About BRG
BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.
At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.
Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.
At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.
BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related field
- Prior work experience with a focus on financial services
- Prior experience with financial institutions activities (banking, mortgage, auto finance, student loans, commercial loans, equipment finance, deposits, capital markets, derivatives, structured products, insurance, capital planning, liquidity planning)
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint presentation skills
- Proven capability with Microsoft Excel and ability to train others
- Ability to manage processes and supervise junior staff
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to producing high-quality analyses and attention to detail
- Ability to travel to client sites on demand
- Legal right to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
- Experience in risk and control assessments, process mapping, consumer compliance testing, credit and financial risk management, quantitative analytics, valuation, capital planning, stress testing, AML/BSA/KYC/OFAC
- Experience with R, SAS, Python and/or SQL programming and data governance/analytics
- Experience with RPA and current AI applications for segmentation, pricing, or complaint analysis
- Advanced degree (MBA, M.A., M.S.)
- Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CRCM, FRM, PMP)
- Six Sigma or related black belt/green belt credential
What We Do
Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and performance improvement and advisory. Headquartered in California with offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next. We have in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, from construction and energy to technology and healthcare. No matter what sector your business is in, we have experienced professionals who understand the challenges you face—making us better equipped to help solve them.

