Consultant

Roles: Engagement Managers and Consultant – Senior Consultant ~ Financial Services (Lending)

The project:

A top-tier consultancy is hiring at Consultant, Senior Consultant and Engagement Manager levels for 2 Vendor Due Diligence Projects which are running in parallel across the lending industry.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end assessment of third-party vendors/suppliers, evaluating capability, reliability, and strategic fit with client requirements
• Assess vendor operational performance, including service delivery quality, capacity, scalability, and track record across comparable engagements
• Evaluate commercial and contractual terms, reviewing pricing structures, cost drivers, SLAs, and risk allocation to ensure competitiveness and alignment
• Perform risk assessment, identifying operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with vendor selection and ongoing engagement
• Analyse financial stability of vendors, including revenue profile, profitability, and sustainability to ensure long-term viability
• Lead stakeholder interviews, engaging internal teams (procurement, operations, IT) and external vendor representatives to validate capabilities and claims
• Benchmark vendors against market alternatives, assessing relative strengths, weaknesses, and differentiation across the supplier landscape
• Review governance and delivery models, including resourcing structures, escalation processes, and performance management frameworks
• Assess technology, systems, and integration capabilities, where relevant, ensuring compatibility with client infrastructure and future requirements
• Develop vendor evaluation frameworks and scoring models, supporting objective comparison and recommendation of preferred suppliers
• Synthesize findings into clear recommendations, providing a fact-based view on vendor selection, negotiation levers, and areas for risk mitigation

Requirements:

• MBB or Top-tier Consultancy experience.
• Experience of leading/ supporting Vendor Due Diligence projects.
• Exposure to Motor or Property lending industries, or Financial Services.
• Excellent communication and presenting skills.
• Excellent client management and communication.

Details:

• Start Date: Monday 25th May 2026
• Duration: 7 Weeks
• Day Rate: DOE – PAYE set up
• Location: London ~ Hybrid

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