Strategy, Transformation & Technology Manager for PwC’s SEE Financial Services team

Currently we are seeking a highly motivated person to support the continuing growth of our business in the position of Manager in our Consulting practice in Croatia. 

The role: 

• Support and/or co-lead business development in Croatian (and SEE) market activities to identify opportunities with new and existing clients (leading banks, insurance companies, payment institutions, fintech players and companies from other industries seeking ways to grow or partner in the financial services space) 

• Support Financial Institutions (fintech players, other disruptors, insurers, banks...) in solving their strategic, operational and technology related challenges; lead and participate in our engagements, primarily (but not exclusively) in Croatia and across Southeastern Europe 

• Remain up to date with regional and global business and economic issues, including latest strategic and digital/innovation/AI trends and their impact on industry players 

• Initiate and participate in hiring, developing, leading and supervising more junior team members 

What you will gain: 

• Dynamic, sophisticated and challenging work with strong focus on strategy, technology, innovation and digital topics 

• Exposure to leading financial institutions in SEE/CEE and to their most relevant strategic topics; also, opportunity to be involved in projects in other industries 

• Professional and technical growth in the international team dominating in the SEE FS space, steep learning curve 

• Competitive compensation package 

• Belonging to the high-profile, One SEE team of internal and external, regional and global experts and consultants 

• Direct personal and professional support, coaching and mentoring by PwC’s leading Partners and experts from Croatia, SEE and CEE 

What we expect you to bring: 

• Enthusiasm, can-do attitude, ability to lead, support, train and coach others and work effectively and manage engagement teams 

• Ability and desire to achieve real tangible impact for our clients 

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in financial services industry (retail & digital banking/insurance/payments, product development, strategy) as well as experience in one of the leading consulting firms or digital/technology vendors 

• Knowledge and awareness of both basics and trends related to technology and digital transformation in FS industry, ability to connect those with individual client needs and thus co-create concrete business opportunities 

• Good presentation, communication and relationship management skills, fluency and ability to communicate in English 

• University degree(s) 

What we offer you  

• Professional experience in an international setting with room for assuming responsibilities  

• Company training and excellent opportunities for professional and career growth  

• Work on top projects in Southeast Europe for leading blue-chip FS companies alongside our experienced regional and international consultants 

• Comprehensive employee benefit program  

• Professional, positive and team-oriented working environment  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.