ICG is currently seeking an experienced, available professional to support a high-profile engagement with an existing client within the Financial Services sector. If you possess a strong background in retail and small business banking and a proven track record of driving complex product development initiatives, we invite you to apply. Client The client is a leading financial institution currently accelerating its retail and small business offerings. This engagement focuses specifically on a core transaction banking proposition. The initiative requires an objective, structured external expert to accelerate the project, align cross-functional teams, and deliver a revised product proposition that meets changing market demands. Role As the Lead Consultant, you will act as both a facilitator and a driver to unlock the proposition's potential. You will work directly with the internal prospect and marketing streams to inject momentum, apply rigorous problem-solving frameworks, and steer the project toward successful delivery.

Key responsibilities
include:
• Facilitation & Momentum: Leading workshops and alignment sessions across prospect and marketing streams to accelerate project timelines.
• Structured Problem-Solving: Identifying specific organizational and strategic roadblocks, diagnosing root causes, and implementing clear, actionable pathways forward.
• Proposition Refinement: Designing and sharpening customer-centric elements to deliver a revised product proposition specific to retail and small business banking.
• Stakeholder Management: Navigating complex internal dynamics on-site to ensure unified direction and executive alignment. KEY DELIVERABLE
• Initial Diagnostic Report: A rapid-assessment summary identifying execution bottlenecks and critical alignment gaps within the first week.
• Revised Proposition Framework: Documented, customer-centric enhancements for the transaction banking product.
• Actionable Roadmap: A clear,



phased execution plan agreed upon by both the prospect and marketing teams to guide post-engagement implementation.
• Stakeholder Alignment Workshops: Delivery of structured cooperative sessions with senior client stakeholders to lock down final project direction. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Financial Services Expertise: Deep, demonstrable knowledge of retail and small business transaction banking products, market trends, and customer lifecycle management.
• Product Development Track Record: Proven experience leading or accelerating new product development (NPD) propositions from concept to market readiness.
• Premium Consulting Background: Strong pedigree from a Tier 1 strategy firm (MBB) or a Big 4 consulting practice, with a mastery of structured problem-solving methodologies or agile product design frameworks, else a very senior product development executive within Financial Services.
• High-Impact Facilitation: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence, align, and manage senior, cross-functional internal stakeholders. Logistics ​ Start Date: Immediate / ASAP (November 2026) Duration: 4–5 weeks Capacity: Approximately 3 days per week

Location:
Sydney (Client site-based) Working Arrangements: Primarily on-site engagement in Sydney to collaborate closely with the client teams
- reporting to the CEO Day Rate: ICG Affiliate Net Rate of $1,800
- $2,000 net to consultant depending on experience ex GST Close date: No later than Thursday 12 November 2026, 5 pm AEST APPLICATION PROCESS Interested consultants should submit: ● CV highlighting European market expansion and executive coaching experience ● Brief cover note addressing: o Specific, direct experience of expanding a business into France and/or the EU o Examples of coaching senior leadership partnerships or executive teams o Availability and day rate expectations This is an excellent opportunity to work with two senior executives of a growing food business at a pivotal point in its international expansion, applying your European market experience and coaching expertise to help shape how the organisation leads and grows across regions.

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