Digital Banking Consultant | FinTech Strategy | Transformation Projects
Salary: £65,000 – £90,000 per year (DOE)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid or Remote Options Available)
Type: Full-Time
Industry: FinTech / Banking / Financial Services
Job Owner: Tariq Masood
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Digital Banking Consultant to join a leading FinTech advisory firm that helps financial institutions navigate digital transformation, core banking modernization, and the evolution of next-generation financial services.
In this role, you will work closely with product, technology, and business teams to design and deliver digital banking strategies, customer journey enhancements, and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) models that redefine the customer experience.
This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of retail banking, neobanking, or mobile banking ecosystems, and a passion for driving digital innovation in financial services.
Experience
Minimum 5+ years in digital banking, consulting, or transformation project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver digital banking strategy and transformation engagements for financial clients.
- Drive implementation of core banking platforms, API frameworks, and mobile banking solutions.
- Conduct market benchmarking, digital maturity assessments, and identify innovation opportunities.
- Support roadmap development for product digitization, automation, and CX enhancement.
- Engage with stakeholders across IT, operations, product, and compliance to ensure alignment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.
- Develop business cases, user journey maps, and digital transformation frameworks.
- Stay current with FinTech trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies in the digital banking space.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of digital banking platforms, FinTech ecosystems, and customer experience design.
- Proven consulting experience with Tier 1 banks, challenger banks, or FinTech firms.
- Familiarity with Open Banking, PSD2, and API-based banking architectures.
- Experience in Agile project delivery, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
Desired Skills
- Exposure to cloud-native core banking platforms such as Thought Machine, Mambu, or Temenos.
- Experience with digital wallets, embedded finance, and payments modernization.
- Understanding of banking compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
- MBA or certification in digital strategy, business transformation, or project management.
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
- Flexible hybrid or remote work options
- Health & wellness allowance
- Continuous professional development and certification support
- Opportunities to attend global FinTech and digital banking conferences
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Technology.
- Master’s or MBA preferred, but not essential.
Additional Details
- Experience Required: 5+ years in digital banking, consulting, or transformation projects
- Work Mode: Hybrid / Remote
- Sponsorship: Not considered
