Monocle Manager at Monocle

Monocle offers:

• Unparalleled growth and exposure Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our managers deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.
• Unlimited training and development Investment in our peoples development is at the heart of Monocles company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.
• Unique and vibrant company culture At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.
• Ultra-competitive compensation At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.

Monocle is looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a management consultant at Manager level. As a Manager at Monocle your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Taking on a senior role on Monocles consulting engagements with our clients
• Taking responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
• Solving complex industry specific problems
• Mentoring analysts and consultants, including providing career guidance and support
• Identifying opportunities to grow with existing and new clients
• Supporting colleagues in project delivery
• Conducting business and data analysis
• Designing and implementing management reports and dashboards
• Writing, reading and analysing various computer programming languages
• Continuously developing business knowledge and technical skills in the areas in which Monocle provides consulting services

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a degree, with strong preference for a post graduate qualification.
• Have five years or more relevant experience in the financial services industry.
• Have subject matter knowledge in banking and/or insurance.
• Have demonstrable experience in successful project delivery or completing tasks.
• Have a proven track record in leading large team.

In addition, the following would be advantageous:

• Relevant consulting experience to banks and insurers.
• Good technical skills, including experience with tools such as SQL, SAS, Python and Business Intelligence applications.
• A professional qualification in finance and risk management, such as CFA and/or FRM.

The ideal Monocle Manager also:

• Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.
• Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.
• Has a hands-on approach and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
• Regards themselves as a high performer and thought leader.
• Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well under pressure to meet client objectives.
• Has experience in system design and implementation in a change environment.
• Is experienced in client relationship management.
• Is experienced in new business generation and writing proposals.
• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Shares Monocles values.