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Principal Consultant – Banking & Financial Services (Business Development Focus)
Location: Melbourne or Sydney | Join a High-Performing, Supportive Team
Are you a strategic consultant with strong Banking and Financial Services networks? Do you thrive on driving business development while delivering meaningful change for clients? IQ Group is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our fun, positive and high-performing team—where your growth, wellbeing and success truly matter.
At IQ, our purpose is simple: to nurture and empower a team who share our passion for delivering solutions that accelerate change and improve client outcomes. You’ll bring industry expertise (ideally in banking / financial services), innovative problem-solving, and a passion for operational and technological uplift—while helping us grow our brand and client base.
What You’ll Do
In this influential role, you will:
Lead client consulting and advisory engagements—including business case development, platform modernisation, integration strategy and implementation support
Apply Project Management, Change Management and advisory capabilities across a portfolio of Banking / Financial Services clients
Support new business development efforts and prospecting activities across the Financial Services landscape
Drive brand awareness and represent IQ as a trusted partner in the industry
Collaborate closely with technical teams and colleagues to understand, meet and exceed customer needs
What You Bring
You’ll ideally have:
Banking / Financial Services industry experience
A background in technology leadership, including platform replacement or modernisation, technology roadmaps, architecture choices and integration strategies
Broad knowledge of technology trends, products and solutions within Financial Services
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills
Proven ability to deliver against strict project timeframes and governance standards
Experience across the software development lifecycle and familiarity with multiple delivery methodologies
Proven experience in sales and business development, including meeting and exceeding revenue and growth targets
Strong BD capability, with a track record of achieving sales targets and driving pipeline growth
Demonstrated ability to build networks, generate new business, and deliver against clear sales and performance targets
Strong team collaboration skills and demonstrated leadership qualities
Why IQ Group?
A high-functioning, supportive team committed to your growth
Great Remuneration and STI
Fun, rewarding and positive team culture
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of employee benefits
Opportunity to shape meaningful change across Australia’s FS sector
Description
Principal Consultant – Banking & Financial Services (Business Development Focus)
Location: Melbourne or Sydney | Join a High-Performing, Supportive Team
Are you a strategic consultant with strong Banking and Financial Services networks? Do you thrive on driving business development while delivering meaningful change for clients? IQ Group is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our fun, positive and high-performing team—where your growth, wellbeing and success truly matter.
At IQ, our purpose is simple: to nurture and empower a team who share our passion for delivering solutions that accelerate change and improve client outcomes. You’ll bring industry expertise (ideally in banking / financial services), innovative problem-solving, and a passion for operational and technological uplift—while helping us grow our brand and client base.
What You’ll Do
In this influential role, you will:
Lead client consulting and advisory engagements—including business case development, platform modernisation, integration strategy and implementation support
Apply Project Management, Change Management and advisory capabilities across a portfolio of Banking / Financial Services clients
Support new business development efforts and prospecting activities across the Financial Services landscape
Drive brand awareness and represent IQ as a trusted partner in the industry
Collaborate closely with technical teams and colleagues to understand, meet and exceed customer needs
What You Bring
You’ll ideally have:
Banking / Financial Services industry experience
A background in technology leadership, including platform replacement or modernisation, technology roadmaps, architecture choices and integration strategies
Broad knowledge of technology trends, products and solutions within Financial Services
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills
Proven ability to deliver against strict project timeframes and governance standards
Experience across the software development lifecycle and familiarity with multiple delivery methodologies
Proven experience in sales and business development, including meeting and exceeding revenue and growth targets
Strong BD capability, with a track record of achieving sales targets and driving pipeline growth
Demonstrated ability to build networks, generate new business, and deliver against clear sales and performance targets
Strong team collaboration skills and demonstrated leadership qualities
Why IQ Group?
A high-functioning, supportive team committed to your growth
Great Remuneration and STI
Fun, rewarding and positive team culture
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of employee benefits
Opportunity to shape meaningful change across Australia’s FS sector
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Consultant - Data / Tech position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.