Principal Consultant / Director - Digital Transformation : Financial Services

As an Principal Consultant / Director at The Digital Fifth, you will lead digital transformation initiatives for financial institutions, NBFCs and fintechs. This leadership role requires a strong analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be lead in research, strategy development, product lifecycle management, client interactions, and project execution, contributing to impactful digital solutions. Working in a startup environment, you must be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategy & Digital Transformation :

Lead digital, business, and growth strategies for banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and other financial institutions. Drive product ideation and Product Life Cycle Management initiatives to enhance digital offerings. Implement data-driven improvements to optimize product performance and customer experience.

Research & Thought Leadership :

Lead primary and secondary research for in-depth analysis of companies, industries, and markets. Create industry reports, whitepapers, and insights to support consulting assignments.

Manage marketing content, blogs, and social media engagements on fintech and digital banking topics. Support the sales team in crafting proposals and conceptualizing solutions based on client needs.

Program & Client Management :

Work closely with clients to design and implement digital business models and transformation programs. Manage key customer relationships, gathering insights and ensuring successful delivery of consulting projects.

Act as a bridge between technology, business teams, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution of projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required :

Education : B.Tech + MBA preferred.

12 -20 years of experience in a fintech, digital transformation within Consulting firms is preferred.

Understanding of digital banking, payments, lending, wealth, and fintech ecosystems is preferred Strong quantitative, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Demonstrated effectiveness under tight deadlines

Knowledge of analytics tools is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage ambiguity, and work in a fast-paced startup environment.

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Adaptability & Learning Mindset : Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Ownership & Initiative : Proactively take charge of assignments and drive them to completion. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management : Work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients. Innovation & Creativity : Apply new ideas and approaches to solve complex problems.

Willingness to travel and engage in client-facing roles

Why Join The Digital Fifth?

Startup Culture : Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, high-impact environment with exposure to cutting-edge fintech innovations.

Diverse Exposure : Work with leading banks, NBFCs, fintechs, investors, and large technology firms on high-profile projects.

End-to-End Consulting Experience : Involvement in strategy, research, implementation, and execution of digital transformation programs.

Leadership & Growth Opportunities : Be part of a high-performance team where your contributions directly shape industry-wide digital transformation.

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus