Business Development & Client Growth
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Originate and expand engagements by converting pursuits into lasting client relationships and meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
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Serve as executive sponsor and trusted advisor to senior client leaders, building credibility and influencing decisions in large, complex organizations.
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Shape strategy and oversee complex, high-impact engagements from concept through execution, ensuring delivery of quality, commercial discipline, and measurable outcomes.
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Anticipate client priorities and market shifts, translating them into solutions that deepen Sia's enterprise impact.
People & Team Leadership
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Attract, develop, and retain top consulting talent to build a high-performing, scalable team.
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Cultivate future leaders by creating clear pathways for growth, advancement, and success.
Thought Leadership & Market Presence
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Shape a differentiated point of view on industry trends, emerging technologies, and enterprise transformation, and represent Sia as a recognized voice through conferences, panels, and executive forums.
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Build market credibility through advisory roles, council memberships, and active leadership in professional organizations.
External Market Leadership & Visibility
Candidates must bring an established external profile, demonstrated through active engagement in industry-facing activities such as:
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Speaking engagements at industry conferences, client forums, or professional events
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Panel participation or moderation on relevant business, functional, or industry topics
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Regular attendance and/or leadership involvement in executive-level events or forums that support brand building, client development, or thought leadership
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Fluency in French (spoken and written) required.
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Existing relationships with French banking institutions, with the ability to leverage this personal network to originate and grow engagements.
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Working proficiency with AI-driven tools and platforms, with the ability to guide clients on practical AI adoption Within financial service
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Subject matter expertise in Foreign Banking Organizations (FBOs) and ownership oversight.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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Proven track record of leading business development efforts and generating new clients, while maturing consulting delivery and client relationships to drive revenue growth.
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9+ years of consulting experience, within Financial Services.
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Passionate about providing guidance and coaching delivery teams.
Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.
Strategy & Management Consulting
As a Managing Director in our Financial Services Business Unit, you will play a critical role in shaping our go-to-market strategy and expanding coverage of French banking institutions' U.S. operations, leveraging existing relationships and French fluency to navigate cross-border regulatory expectations while delivering business and digital transformation solutions needed to compete in a fast-changing market.
Compensation & Benefits
Sia invests in total rewards that support how our people work, live, and grow.
Compensation
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Base Salary: $225,000–$300,000 annually. The stated range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be determined at the Company's discretion based on job-related factors including experience and qualifications, consistent with applicable law. This posting is not an offer of employment or a guarantee of any particular compensation.
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Personal Sales Bonus (uncapped)
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Annual Performance Bonus (appraisal)
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP at no cost
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401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA
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College savings and student loan repayment programs
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Paid parental leave
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Generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday
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Monthly cell phone stipend
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Well-being and professional development programs
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Workplace
Sia embraces a flexible workplace model that balances autonomy with in-person connection. Management is expected to be in the office at least three days per week, serving as culture carriers who mentor teams, strengthen client relationships, and lead by example.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Our Commitment
At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be added, deleted, or modified at any time based on business needs.
Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.