Outsized - Principal Consultant

- Outsized is a fast-growing start-up focused on disrupting the $250bn global consulting market. Most organisations who need a consultant can't afford to hire a large brand name consultancy, or their requirement may be too niche to be served well by them. Finding the right consultant is both extremely difficult and high stakes.

- Outsized is the only platform dedicated to connecting financial services clients to boutique consultancies and freelance specialists. Outsized launched in India at the end of 2015, and to-date has matched over 80 projects globally, leveraging a network of over 1,700 consultants. Outsized is looking to grow its team to help manage its business in India and support global expansion. The company is looking for a leader who shares its interest to challenge the status quo, play a strategic role in advancing key markets, seeks an opportunity for real ownership.

- We believe consultancy should be bought based on proven delivery and implementation quality, not glossy decks or the biggest marketing budget. We bring transparency and quality-assurance to the long tail of the consulting market by using a unique combination cutting-edge technology and human curation to match consulting demand with the best supply in the market.

- We currently have offices in Mumbai, London and Cape Town, and serve some of the biggest brands in the market, including Shriram Life Insurance, Franklin Templeton, Exide Life Insurance and Muthoot Finance. Our clients keep coming back to us for our speed, sector understanding and service, and the quality of our consulting network.

About the role :

- Outsized is looking for a Principal to lead project delivery and manage a team of consultants. This is a critical role for the business and you'll be responsible for building client relationships, scoping project requirements and managing overall project delivery. You'll be working with senior leaders of some of the largest global brands in the financial services sector.

- This role is ideal for someone with a strong consulting (or equivalent) skill-set who is eager to work in a dynamic start-up environment.

Key responsibilities -

- Scope new client projects and define detailed requirements through workshops

- Support the sales process and manage senior relationships with prospective and existing clients

- Manage a team of ~3 consultants to effectively vet and match consultants to client requirements

- Manage project execution, quality assurance and expectations setting to ensure successful delivery

- Develop thought leadership focused on trends, reviews and insights across financial services

Desired candidate profle :

- 6+ years of BFSI experience in a consulting or in-house role

- Demonstrated ability to understand project requirements and deliver complex consulting assignments

- Dynamic and supportive leader who is capable of managing a team

- Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to manage senior stakeholders

- Eager to work in a start-up or high growth environment