(Senior) Consultant Financial Services Consulting

You combine analytical ability, sector experience, and consulting skills. You feel comfortable in complex environments and enjoy working together with clients on strategic transformations. 

You bring, among other things: 

• an HBO or WO degree, for example in business administration, economics, computer science, public administration, or a similar field 
• at least 3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, digital transformation, or program management 
• experience within financial services, for example at banks, insurers, fintechs, or pension funds 
• experience with digital transformations, organizational change, or IT-driven projects 
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• experience with stakeholder management within projects 
• excellent communication skills in Dutch and English 

It is a plus if you also have experience with: 

• IT architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, or enterprise architecture 
• Agile/Scrum transformations, SAFe, or DevOps 
• regulatory compliance or risk management, for example regarding DORA, GDPR, NIS2, or ESG 
• data & AI issues, such as data strategies, business intelligence, or data governance 
• core banking or insurance systems and financial processes 
• writing proposals  
• themes such as Open Finance, Instant Payments, ESG, or digital customer journeys 

Certifications such as PRINCE2, IPMA, Scrum Master, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or TOGAF are a plus. 

You work on projects that have a direct impact on the digital transformation of the financial sector. At the same time, you will get plenty of room to further develop yourself as a consultant. 

You will get the opportunity to: 

• work on complex issues at leading financial institutions 
• work together with experienced consultants and sector experts 
• further develop your consulting skills and substantive expertise 
• be part of an international network of experts within Sopra Steria 

At Sopra Steria, we combine consulting, technology, and transformation. We help organizations not only with formulating strategy, but especially with actually realizing change. 

As part of the vertical Financial Services, you work with organizations facing major strategic choices, from digitalization and data-driven working to platform transformation and new business models. 

You will become part of an international network of more than 51,000 professionals, in which knowledge sharing, collaboration, and personal development are central. 

At Sopra Steria, we ensure that you can do your work with pleasure and in balance. Therefore, we offer an attractive and flexible package of employment terms:

• A permanent contract and a gross monthly salary between €3,750 and €5,500, based on full-time employment (40 hours per week);
• At Sopra Steria, we believe equal pay for equal work is important. Therefore, we determine your salary based on objective criteria such as experience, knowledge, competencies, and responsibilities. This allows us to ensure fair and transparent compensation that matches your background and the impact of your role.
• Holiday allowance of 8%;
• A profit-sharing scheme with a target payment of 8% of the gross (part-time) annual salary, depending on company results;
• A mobility scheme with a choice between an electric lease car or an alternative transport arrangement, suited to your situation;
• 27 vacation days, with the possibility to buy or sell extra-legal vacation days;
   
• Flexible hybrid working conditions: at home, at the office, or at the client, depending on the role and the possibilities within assignments;
• A home office package including a laptop, phone, and a monthly internet allowance;
• Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development through training, certifications, knowledge sessions, and inspiring events;
• Various social activities with colleagues, from informal drinks to sporty and substantive events;
• Opportunities for tax-friendly repayment of your student debt;
• An extensive range of benefits via our cafeteria model, including a bicycle scheme, sports subscriptions, solar panels, and collective insurance;
• A pension scheme with an employer contribution and the possibility to realize voluntary additional pension accrual.

The financial sector is changing rapidly.  

As a Consultant Financial Services Consulting at Sopra Steria Next, you will work together with experienced consultants and clients on complex transformations in the financial sector. You will analyze issues, develop solution directions, and support organizations in realizing change. 

You work in an environment with multiple stakeholders, from IT architects to risk officers and from product managers to CIOs, and you know how to provide direction and create connection within it. 

You work together with experienced consultants on complex issues at leading financial institutions and will quickly receive responsibility within projects. In this way, you will develop further as a consultant at the intersection of strategy, technology, and organizational change. 

You work at the intersection of business, processes, data, and IT architecture and support organizations in strategic and digital transformations. 

Examples of issues you will work on include: 

• digital transformation and platform modernization 
• migrations and IT modernization 
• data- and AI-driven organizations 
• governance and organizational change 
• regulatory compliance and sector developments 

You work on projects at leading financial institutions and support organizations in strategic and digital transformations. 

Your main activities are: 

• You participate in projects at leading banks, insurers, and pension funds in the Netherlands 
• You analyze issues at the intersection of business, processes, data, and IT architecture 
• You advise on IT Operating Models, Target Operating Models (TOM), and organizational change 
• You support digital transformation programs such as migrations, core systems modernization, or platform development 
• You contribute to regulatory compliance issues, such as DORA compliance, ESG, Open Finance, and Instant Payments 
• You perform business analyses and translate strategic choices into concrete roadmaps 
• You actively engage in stakeholder management with IT, business, and risk & compliance functions 
• You assist with proposals, RFPs, and quotes (depending on experience) 
• You share knowledge within our Financial Services team and contribute to the further professionalization of our consulting practice 

Location: Nieuwegein
Number of hours: 32-40 hours per week
Employment: Permanent