Accenture
Chicago, IL
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We Are:
Accenture Strategy. We empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now, and the unknown through deep industry
expertise
, analytics, and insights. To stay agile in a world dominated by chan
ge, the C-suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously driving the total reinvention of its business. Accenture Strategy enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients
determine
clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.
You Are:
An early-career strategy consulting professional with foundational experience in banking and financial services. Your background includes supporting engagement delivery, building analytical frameworks, and contributing to client workstreams across banking and capital markets. You are comfortable working across operating model design, governance assessments, and digital transformation topics, and you bring strong problem-solving skills and are building toward independent client engagement, including presenting
analysis
and supporting client conversations.
As a consultant, you are eager to develop your
expertise
and take ownership of analytical tasks and workstream deliverables. You have excellent communication skills and
a strong desire
to work in a fast-paced environment.
The Work:
Support delivery of strategy and transformation projects for banking clients, including work across commercial banking, lending, deposits, treasury management, payments, and digital banking
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to develop insights, benchmarking, and analysis that inform recommendations provided to client
Build models, frameworks, and structured deliverables including presentations, Excel analyses, and written memos in support of engagement workstreams
Contribute to operating model assessments, governance and risk framework design, and go-to-market strategy work for banking clients
Participate in client workshops and meetings, and support the preparation of materials and follow-up documentation
Support digital transformation workstreams, including exposure to operating model design, regulatory considerations, and emerging technology trends
Apply AI tools to accelerate research, analysis, and deliverable production; support client conversations on where AI can improve banking workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Accenture’s Strategy and Consulting, Technology, and Operations practices
Contribute to internal banking practice development, including market research, offering materials, and sector knowledge bases
Travel may be required based on client demand. Accenture promotes a client-centric, flexible work environment
Here’s What You Need:
Minimum 3 years of relevant professional services experience in management consulting or technology consulting
Minimum 2 years of experience working with banking or capital markets clients, including exposure to topics such as operating models, digital transformation, risk and compliance, or financial crime
Minimum 1 year of experience designing or assessing operating models, governance structures, or risk and control frameworks for financial services clients
Minimum 2 years of experience building quantitative or financial models to support client recommendations
Bachelor’s degree
Bonus Points if:
You have experience with digital assets within banking and capital markets, including strategy or operating model design
You have contributed to next-generation analytic capabilities such as AI, GenAI, or data models within financial services
You have demonstrated experience supporting senior client relationships and managing stakeholder communications
You have an advanced degree or financial industry certification
You have experience preparing written client deliverables and presenting analysis to client audiences
You have experience supporting multiple client workstreams at the same time
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/02/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $188,100 Cleveland $59,100 to $188,100 Colorado $59,100 to $188,100 District of Columbia $59,100 to $188,100 Illinois $59,100 to $188,100 Maine $59,100 to $188,100 Maryland $59,100 to $188,100 Massachusetts $59,100 to $188,100 Minnesota $59,100 to $188,100 New York $66,300 to $188,100 New Jersey $59,100 to $188,100 Virginia $59,100 to $188,100 Washington $80,200 to $188,100
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