Strategy Consultant - Fintech & Payments

Strategy Consultant - Fintech & Payments at Korn Ferry Strategy Consultant - Fintech & Payments at Korn Ferry in Long Island City, New York Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Strategy Consultant - Fintech & Payments. Role Overview An established financial services platform is seeking a manager to join its Strategy function. This is a highly execution-oriented role designed for an individual who can operate as an extension of the leadership teams, supporting priority initiatives while actively driving them forward. This is not a purely conceptual strategy role. The position requires a builder-operator mindset: someone who can define problems, evaluate opportunities, and lead execution against key priorities. Key Responsibilities Support and advance strategic initiatives across the business, including growth, transformation, and operational efficiency efforts Evaluate opportunities and develop business cases for new products, capabilities, partnerships, and market expansion Translate leadership vision into actionable plans and help ensure progress against those plans Lead execution of initiatives as needed, including program management, stakeholder coordination, and delivery oversight Identify process inefficiencies and support implementation of improvements Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Technology, Finance, and Operations teams Contribute to materials for senior leadership and key decision-making forums Incorporate data and AI-driven approaches to enhance growth, automation, and decision-making Qualifications 2-4 years of experience in management consulting (required) Prior exposure to financial services is preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure and solve ambiguous challenges Demonstrated ability to take ownership of workstreams and deliver tangible outcomes Advanced proficiency in: PowerPoint (executive-level communication and storytelling) Excel (financial modeling and opportunity analysis) Experience supporting program execution and managing multiple priorities Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Familiarity with data-driven decision-making and practical applications of AI Strong communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders Profile Versatile and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a wide range of responsibilities High ownership mindset with a low-ego, team-oriented approach Pragmatic and results-focused, prioritizing outcomes over process Combines structured problem-solving with an operator's bias for action Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure where needed Opportunity Join a lean, high-impact team with direct exposure to senior leadership Gain end-to-end experience from strategy development through execution Play a meaningful role in shaping growth and transformation initiatives across the platform