Internal Consulting Group
Consultant Gig #1038–AUS–Financial Services—New Product Development—Experienced Consultant
ICG is currently seeking an experienced, available professional to support a high-profile engagement with an existing client within the Financial Services sector.
If you possess a strong background in retail and small business banking and a proven track record of driving complex product development initiatives, we invite you to apply.
The client is a leading financial institution currently accelerating its retail and small business offerings. This engagement focuses specifically on a core transaction banking proposition.
The initiative requires an objective, structured external expert to accelerate the project, align cross-functional teams, and deliver a revised product proposition that meets changing market demands.
As the Lead Consultant, you will act as both a facilitator and a driver to unlock the proposition's potential. You will work directly with the internal prospect and marketing streams to inject momentum, apply rigorous problem-solving frameworks, and steer the project toward successful delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Facilitation & Momentum: Leading workshops and alignment sessions across prospect and marketing streams to accelerate project timelines.
- Structured Problem-Solving: Identifying specific organizational and strategic roadblocks, diagnosing root causes, and implementing clear, actionable pathways forward.
- Proposition Refinement: Designing and sharpening customer-centric elements to deliver a revised product proposition specific to retail and small business banking.
- Stakeholder Management: Navigating complex internal dynamics on-site to ensure unified direction and executive alignment.
KEY DELIVERABLE
- Initial Diagnostic Report: A rapid-assessment summary identifying execution bottlenecks and critical alignment gaps within the first week.
- Revised Proposition Framework: Documented, customer-centric enhancements for the transaction banking product.
- Actionable Roadmap: A clear, phased execution plan agreed upon by both the prospect and marketing teams to guide post-engagement implementation.
- Stakeholder Alignment Workshops: Delivery of structured collaborative sessions with senior client stakeholders to lock down final project direction.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Financial Services Expertise: Deep, demonstrable knowledge of retail and small business transaction banking products, market trends, and customer lifecycle management.
- Product Development Track Record: Proven experience leading or accelerating new product development (NPD) propositions from concept to market readiness.
- Premium Consulting Background: Strong pedigree from a Tier 1 strategy firm (MBB) or a Big 4 consulting practice, with a mastery of structured problem-solving methodologies or agile product design frameworks, else a very senior product development executive within Financial Services.
- High-Impact Facilitation: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence, align, and manage senior, cross-functional internal stakeholders.
Logistics
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP (November 2026)
Duration: 4–5 weeks
Capacity: Approximately 3 days per week
Location: Sydney (Client site-based)
Working Arrangements: Primarily on-site engagement in Sydney to collaborate closely with the client teams - reporting to the CEO
Day Rate: ICG Affiliate Net Rate of $1,800- $2,000 net to consultant depending on experience ex GST
Close date: No later than Thursday 12 November 2026, 5 pm AEST
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested consultants should submit:
● CV highlighting European market expansion and executive coaching experience
● Brief cover note addressing:
o Specific, direct experience of expanding a business into France and/or the EU
o Examples of coaching senior leadership partnerships or executive teams
o Availability and day rate expectations
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