Monocle Consultant UK

Elevate your success

At Monocle Solutions UK, consulting is not just a career - it's an invitation to be part of a highly specialised, tightly knit team shaping the future of financial services in one of the world's most influential markets. We are a boutique, independent consultancy working across risk, finance, data, and technology, partnering with leading institutions on their most meaningful and complex challenges.

What sets our London office apart is the calibre of our people and the environment we've created around them. As an agile, high-performing team, we offer exceptional exposure, genuine responsibility, and a culture where your voice is heard, and your work truly matters - along with accelerated growth,personalised development, and the opportunity to help shape a rapidly expanding boutique firm that invests deeply in its people.

Role Overview:

As a Consultant at Monocle's London office, you'll play a key role in delivering high-impact projects for some of the most prestigious banks and insurers in the UK. You will work alongside exceptional peers to analyse complex business problems, design effective solutions, and drive data-led transformation.

This role blends business analysis, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, offering outstanding exposure to both strategic and technical aspects of financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Problem-solving & analysis
  • Analyse complex industry challenges and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
  • Conduct business analysis, gather requirements, and document detailed specifications.
  • Perform quantitative analysis, data mining, and validation across large datasets.
    
    
• Technical & data implementation
  • Design and implement management dashboards and reports.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable insights.
  • Work with tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, and Business Intelligence platforms.

• Client engagement & delivery
  • Engage directly with senior stakeholders and clients to understand needs and influence decisions.
  • Present findings and recommendations through clear, well-structured reports and presentations.
  • Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Continuous learning & development
  • Stay current with developments in banking, insurance, data governance, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239).
  • Take ownership of personal and professional growth through Monocle's structured development programmes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A degree in a relevant field (Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar).
  2+ years' relevant experience in the financial services industry.
• Subject matter knowledge in banking and/or insurance, including regulatory risks such as credit, liquidity, and market risk.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Practical understanding of data management principles and frameworks such as BCBS 239.
• Strong technical proficiency with SQL, SAS, Python, and BI/reporting tools.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a consulting role serving banks or insurers.
• Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM.
• Postgraduate qualification (preferred).
• Right to work in the UK.

What we offer:

• Growth and Exposure
  • Monocle consultants deliver mission-critical projects across a wide range of functions - from risk and regulatory reporting to data analytics and digital transformation.

• Learning and Development
  • We provide structured technical and business training, ongoing mentorship, and support for industry certifications.

• Vibrant Company Culture
  • We believe friends work better together than colleagues. From sports clubs to social events, we nurture genuine connection and shared success.

• Competitive Rewards
  • We recognise and reward top performers with ultra-competitive compensation and meaningful growth opportunities.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes conversations with People & Culture representatives and Monocle Partners, as well as cognitive and problem-solving assessments. This process is designed to assess not only your skills but also whether Monocle is the right fit for your career aspirations.

Join Us

If you're passionate about finance, data, and problem-solving — and you want to grow alongside some of the smartest and most driven professionals in the industry — apply now to join Monocle in London.