Managing Consultant Financial Modeler Data Scientist - Arlington - FI Consulting

Description

For more than 20 years, financial institutions in the private and public sectors have called on FI Consulting to address complex and high-stakes analytical challenges that are closely scrutinized by executives, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders. We help clients succeed by applying our core strengths in Data, Analytics, Modeling, and Technology to gain insight into performance, manage risk, and improve operations.

FI Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth firm with huge potential. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential. FI seeks Managing Consultants who demonstrate a strong blend of technical skills, essential soft skills, and a commitment to continuous learning in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Tool Proficiency

• Use of productivity tools is required
  • Purpose: answering questions, generating text, help with creating documents, emails, etc.
  • Examples: ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Gemini, etc.
• Use of creative tools is required
  • Purpose: software code, video, graphics generation, etc.
  • Examples: Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot
• Incorporating AI into solutions is desired
  • Purpose: making AI algorithms part of technology solutions
  • Examples: neural networks, predictive algorithms, large language models, etc.

These individuals should also be capable of not just understanding AI but actively applying it to solve real-world problems and drive business success. Their personality traits:

• Intellectual Curiosity: A strong desire to learn and explore new AI concepts.
• Problem-solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to apply AI knowledge to new challenges.
• Learning Agility: Ability to quickly adapt and learn new AI tools and techniques.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of client engagements. Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior consultants within the firm.
• Generate new business opportunities. Understand FI Consulting and our service lines and actively seek out ways to serve clients. Develop and maintain long‑term client relationships and networks.
• Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge. Possess in‑depth business acumen. Remain current on new developments in the firm's services capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Secure and protect company and client data and information and prevent its improper disclosure.
• Understand and apply information security policies for projects or work under your management.
• Develop information management plans for your projects and communicate them to your team.
• Ensure team members under your direction follow through and manage information in accordance with company policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Economics, Finance, Math, Computer Science, or applicable quantitative or technical field.
• Eight years of related experience.
• Four years of management experience, with responsibilities that include leading teams, delivering analytical results, and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Prior experience in banking, capital markets or treasury.
• Experience overseeing the development, testing, and management of credit models, or data/analytical technology.
• Strong analytical background and advanced level skill with one or more of the following: R, Python, SQL, and VBA.
• Experience leading design of technical solutions a plus.
• Prior Consulting experience is required.
• Advanced degree, CFA, FRM or other qualifications are desired.
• Authorization for permanent employment in the U.S.

Successful Candidates Will Possess

• Drive to deliver exceptional value to FI's clients and people.
• Desire to grow a business.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly, and to take on a broad range of analytical and management tasks.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to confidently interact with all levels of our clients' organizations.
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced demanding environment.
• Familiarity with key regulatory issues facing the financial services industry and the associated impacts on financial institutions.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and solution development.

As part of our meritocratic culture, we strongly encourage each of our employees to remain committed to "stretching" the levels of their most current professional strengths to continuously adapt, grow and expand their subject matter expertise for the benefit of adding value to our clients. The emphasis on stretch starts at the very top of our organization and is promoted throughout to all members of our team. The desire of our employees to stretch is critical to effectively, and with greater flexibility, plan project assignments and subsequently position our people and the company for future success.

This is a salaried position. As a condition of employment with FI Consulting all job applicants will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a pre‑employment drug screen and/or a credit check.

Security Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States as a US Citizen. Due to client security measures, we are not able to accept permanent resident or sponsor or accept any VISA Holders at this time including H1B, EAD or OPT.

FLSA Designation

• This is an exempt position.
• FI Consulting participates in E‑Verify.
• Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status.
• FI Consulting is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email or call: 571‑255‑6772. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.