Business Consultant

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of our New York office.

This position is responsible for the strategic and ongoing improvement of the Bank's business plans. Conducts analysis, evaluates current practices, and offers guidance to business units to maximize results. Provides recommendations regarding best practices and

methodologies. Collaborates with consulting team members and other staff to bolster efficiencies. Identifies process weaknesses and develops solutions to address them, assisting management in implementing large-scale strategic initiatives that generate business growth. Leads special projects, mentors associate team, and handles the most complex issues in support of daily workflow.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Business Strategy - Evaluates current plans, processes, and requirements to identify factors negatively affecting the business unit. Develops expert strategies and solutions to address identified issues, coordinating business efforts to achieve success.

• Team Leadership - Leads special projects, serving as a resource to wider business unit or organization. Utilizes expertise to provide guidance, feedback, and direction on complex matters. Assists in the communication of performance results and expected behaviors. May oversee daily workflow for analyst team.
  
  
• Reporting - Produces reports based on analysis, industry trends, and process capabilities. Identifies patterns, problems, and areas of improvement, and tracks effectiveness of implemented enhancements. Creates specifications, project plans, and other documentation in support of business initiatives. May review or verify reports of team.
  
  
• Data Analysis - Sources, compiles, and interprets data. Performs complex data analysis, effectively communicating and directing analysis output.
  
  

Position Specific Skills: Lean Six Sigma experience or certification. Financial or accounting experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry

For New York, the base pay for this position is generally between $142,000.00 - $170,000.00. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.