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Form of workProgram Associate, Financial Services Consulting
SCOPE OF ROLE
The Program Associate, Financial Service Consulting is responsible for delivering high-quality consulting and thought leadership projects for the financial service's audience. This role is part of the Financial Services Solutions team, which provides consulting services and thought leadership on consumer financial health to financial institutions from large global banks and payments companies to early stage startups.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
LOCATION
Chicago, Washington D.C. or remote
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE
$55,000 - $65,000 (Annual)
The skills and experience of qualified candidates will determine the exact compensation for which this job is filled.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A commitment to the mission of Financial Health Network and a desire to positively impact the trajectory of a highly-impactful, national nonprofit
- 2+ years of professional experience and demonstrated success in consulting or applied research.
- Financial Services industry market knowledge and curiosity.
- Demonstrated commitment to embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Good presentation skills; an ability to communicate with influence and motivate multiple audiences.
- Superior organizational, project and time management skills with strong attention to detail and deadlines
- Strong and efficient writing skills; ability to quickly synthesize data and present succinct, cogent arguments verbally and in writing
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to set priorities, problem-solve and multi-task while paying attention to detail.
- High degree of flexibility to work in an innovative, fast-paced environment and readily embrace change.
- Ability to commit to up to 10% domestic travel, with very occasional evening meetings (1-2/quarter).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate as a team member on a range of consulting and thought leadership projects for the Financial Services market.
- Perform desk research, and conduct analysis with limited help.
- Contribute perspective and insights advising clients to design, launch, and adapt financial solutions and strategies that improve consumer financial health.
- Manage and complete assigned tasks from start to finish using project management tools and strong communications skills.
- Support the development of proposals and budgets for consulting and grant-funded opportunities that are Financial Services-related.
- Contribute to client facing events, such as workshops and conferences.
ABOUT FINANCIAL HEALTH NETWORK
Make an impact in the financial lives of millions with our growing organization. The Financial Health Network (formerly the Center for Financial Services Innovation) is the leading authority on financial health. We envision a future where all people, especially those who are most vulnerable, have the day-to-day financial systems they need to be resilient and thrive. We are a trusted resource for business leaders, policymakers and innovators united in a mission to improve the financial health of their customers, employees and communities. Through groundbreaking research, advisory services, measurement tools, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, we advance awareness, understanding and proven best practices in support of improved financial health for all. The Financial Health Network is a highly collaborative environment, seeking people who share our values.
Financial Health Network’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our talent acquisition approach and processes. Our mission to improve financial health for all, especially the most vulnerable, can only be accomplished through a diverse population of employees at all levels who are representative of the many communities we seek to impact. We strive to recruit, hire, develop, empower, and retain talented individuals at all levels across various dimensions of diversity and intersectionality including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, neurodiversity, disability status, veteran status, and citizenship. We welcome and need your unique voice and look forward to having you join our team!
We will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
TO APPLY
Our mission is very important to us, and we would like to know why you would like to be a part of the Financial Health Network. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume with your application.
