Senior Consultant / Project Manager

Company Description

Roland Berger is one of the world's leading strategy consultancies with a wide-ranging service portfolio for all relevant industries and business functions. Founded in 1967, Roland Berger is headquartered in Munich. Renowned for its expertise in transformation, innovation across all industries and performance improvement, the consultancy has set itself the goal of embedding sustainability in all its projects. Roland Berger operates 52 offices in 33 countries, with more than 3,500 employees.

Australia is the latest addition to the Roland Berger network worldwide, with our recent office opening in Sydney. We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new market entry. If you are a passionate team player with high calibre potential, you will be a perfect fit for us.

Job Description

As a Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Roland Berger and a key member of our rapidly growing Transaction & Investor Services team, you will have the opportunity to take the lead on and manage a wide range of projects serving the Financial Sponsor community. We serve investor and strategic clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from opportunity identification through due diligence, and post-transaction value realisation, and exit readiness. Our team works across industry sectors spanning Consumer, Healthcare, Financial Services, Technology, Business Services, Industrials and many others.

Transaction & Investor Services is the initial focus of Roland Berger's Australian business. Our widespread recognition and extensive network are key factors in our success. You will have the potential to build a robust presence and reputation among the investor community. In addition, Roland Berger offers commercial flexibility allowing you to develop on your own platform for personal development and growth.

As a Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Roland Berger you will:

• Lead delivery of work in discrete modules of larger projects, or team leadership on smaller projects in fast paced and demanding environments
• Work day to day with client stakeholders at all levels
• Coach and develop consultants in your project teams
• Lead stakeholder engagement e.g. interviews, group dialogue
• Problem structuring, analysis, and synthesis of insights
• Undertake market, customer & competitive analysis
• Undertake company financial and operational analysis
• Prepare and deliver robust financial models as required
• Effective and impactful communication in delivery of content in both written and verbal form
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following criteria:

• You must have 6-8 years of work experience in strategy consulting or 4 to 8 years of relevant industry experience in the field of transactions e.g. consulting, investment banking
• You must be able to evidence proven transaction delivery experience in buy side and sell side services, including commercial due diligence and operational due diligence
• Experience in value creation (both top line growth and bottom-line performance improvement) will be valued
• Experience working with Financial Sponsor clients (e.g. Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure Funds, etc)
• You have experience managing others and delegating work to more junior team members.
• You combine analytical thinking with the use of digital tools, are enthusiastic about utilizing innovative, AI-based solutions, and possess the ability to effectively apply new technologies and data skills to complex issues.
• Outstanding graduate or postgraduate academic credentials from a leading academic institution
• Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent English language communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven analytical, financial modelling, commercial, creative, and narrative skills
• An appreciation of the consulting lifestyle and willingness to travel is a pre-requisite
• You are an Australian/New Zealand citizen or possess Australian/New Zealand residency.

Additional Information

If you are a passionate team player, you will be a perfect fit for us.