"An opportunity to join a entrepreneurial journey, for those who thrive where others hesitate."
About Audactus
Audactus LLC is a high-end consulting firm dedicated to creating state-of-the-art narratives for strategy and transformation and deploying them at scale. Our goal is to deliver sustainable value to Financial Institutions, Fintech, Digital Assets, and Investors as they navigate resource-constrained and highly competitive landscape and achieve transformations which generate a positive impact. We aim to provide critical expertise, customed frameworks, and holistic diagnostics to address the challenges of scaling up. Leveraging both on American and European business cultures with footprint in New York City and Paris, we are able to quickly integrate into new environments and effectively align stakeholders. Core capabilities span business strategy, organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, transaction support (M&A, PMI, carve-outs, divestitures), change management, portfolio management, and risk management.
Role Description
- Mobilize and develop your skills in the financial services industry, particularly in the Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, or Fintechs.
- Actively listen to client issues and needs to formulate accurate and relevant insights.
- Conduct thorough and rigorous research and analysis using client and/or external sources to clarify client challenges.
- Formulate constructive, original, and high-impact recommendations and proposals.
- Lead workshops and meetings, leveraging your facilitation and synthesis skills to drive efficiency and results.
- Contribute to the design of work approaches/frameworks during engagements and ensure their execution while considering client context and constraints.
- Deliver high-quality outputs, both in substance and form.
- Support the development and integration of strategic plans, transformation plans, and client efficiency initiatives.
- Master the fundamentals of project management and provide structured solutions to ensure smooth execution and risk anticipation.
- Stay informed about trends and innovations in financial services (retail banking, CIB, wealth management, payments, fintech, embedded finance).
- Maintain a professional demeanor and communication (both written and verbal) at all times, fostering trust and reinforcing Audactus' positive image.
- Contribute to internal initiatives for the firm’s development (research, publications, networking, business proposals, podcasts) and monitor assignment opportunities aligned with the firm’s positioning.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in management or strategy consulting, ideally within banking, capital markets, asset management, fintech, or blockchain / DLT and tokenization. Appetite for Digital Assets, Stablecoins, and Blockchain/DLT market transformation is essential.
- Strong analytical capabilities, including structured problem-solving, data analysis, and development of business and financial models.
- Demonstrated ability to design and optimize operating models, processes, and organizational structures to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Experience with transactions and transformation programs (e.g., M&A, post-merger integration, carve-outs, divestitures, change management, project portfolio management).
- Solid understanding of risk management principles and governance frameworks in complex, regulated environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts into clear presentations, reports, and client-ready materials.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize competing deadlines, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort engaging with senior stakeholders, facilitating workshops, and building trusted, long-term client relationships.
- Confident, self-aware team player who values feedback and continuous improvement
- Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
- Advanced proficiency in AI tools is expected
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
- Minimum of 4 years of consulting experience, including leading complex, high-impact engagements within a management consulting firm or a leading financial institution.
- Proficiency in English, professional in a second language is a plus.
- Must be based in New York City and authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary + Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Public Holidays + Bank Holidays
- Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- DBL/PFL
New York base compensation is between $105,000 to $135,000 a year. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and market location.
A select number of senior professionals who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained contribution to the firm may be considered for equity participation after 1 year of tenure. This opportunity is reserved for individuals who have shown outstanding performance, strategic impact, and a long-term commitment to the firm's growth. Eligibility is determined at the sole discretion of firm leadership.
Hybrid policy
Audactus maintains its hybrid workplace arrangements and provides a flexible workplace environment that is driven by client and business/market needs. At this time, in person requirements are issued by departments (Business Unit/Business Line) and vary by office location. Consultants are expected to have the ability to be flexible with work location depending on business needs and live within a reasonable distance to the office.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
- At this time, Audactus does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).
- Audactus is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
Why choose us?
At Audactus, we foster a culture of commitment, ambition, and generosity. As we quickly expand our business North America, this is your opportunity to be involved in an entrepreneurial venture with bold responsibilities and projects mixing multicultural backgrounds. Each of our collaborators are key players in the firm’s development, starting with the quality of services delivered and the trust-based relationships built with our clients, as well as through internal initiatives in business development, marketing, HR, and communication. Our team members are strongly encouraged to take initiative and demonstrate creativity.