What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Banking Consultant position at West Monroe?
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Launch your consulting journey with West Monroe
West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Banking Practice. In today’s transforming banking landscape, shaped by consolidation, regulation, technology advancements, and shifting market dynamics, there are exciting opportunities to partner with clients on strategy, transformation, and delivery initiatives.
As a Banking Consultant, you will work across business, technology, and management consulting engagements, gaining valuable exposure to multiple facets of the financial services industry. From day one, you will contribute to high-impact projects, build trusted client relationships, and develop skills that position you for long-term success in consulting.
Primary Responsibilities
Other consultancies talk at you.
At West Monroe, we work with you.
We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.
The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.
At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.
You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.
West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to recruiting@westmonroe.com.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked here.
Launch your consulting journey with West Monroe
West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Banking Practice. In today’s transforming banking landscape, shaped by consolidation, regulation, technology advancements, and shifting market dynamics, there are exciting opportunities to partner with clients on strategy, transformation, and delivery initiatives.
As a Banking Consultant, you will work across business, technology, and management consulting engagements, gaining valuable exposure to multiple facets of the financial services industry. From day one, you will contribute to high-impact projects, build trusted client relationships, and develop skills that position you for long-term success in consulting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Apply personal and corporate knowledge to tailor solutions and build partnerships, empowering clients to gain competitive advantage in their markets
- Support business and technology executives to solve key challenges within the financial services industry early on in your career
- Gain exposure to one or more of the following segments:
- Commercial banking including:
- Commercial lending and leasing, small business administration (SBA) lending, equipment finance, alternative business lending, agricultural lending and farm credit
- Treasury management
- Risk regulation and compliance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Retail banking including:
- Payments processing management, consumer payments landscape, merchants acquiring, loyalty programs, mobile payments
- Consumer lending and leasing, mortgage and home equity
- Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems
- Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Demonstrated leadership potential through academics, extracurriculars, or prior work experience
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to team success
- Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and innovation
- Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office prior to your start date; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model
- Ability and willingness to travel Monday – Thursday (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe
- Majors with a focus in:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Familiarity with data analysis and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Interest in commercial banking, retail banking and banking technology such as leading Fintech companies and traditional core technology providers such as FIS, FISERV, Jack Henry, Deluxe etc.
Other consultancies talk at you.
At West Monroe, we work with you.
We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.
The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.
At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.
You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.
West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to recruiting@westmonroe.com.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked here.
