Associate Strategy Consultant - Promontory

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success.

You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Overview

At IBM Consulting and Promontory, we help financial institutions navigate regulatory expectations, manage risk, and strengthen how they operate. As a graduate, you’ll join a specialist team working at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and financial crime, supporting clients as they respond to evolving rules, emerging risks, and industry transformation.

As an Associate Consultant in the Promontory practice, you’ll support clients in understanding regulatory requirements, analysing risk, and improving their governance and compliance frameworks. You’ll work with teams advising banks, insurers, and other regulated firms on topics such as financial crime, conduct, regulation, data privacy & security and operational resilience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, critical thinking, problem solving, and understanding how regulation shapes financial markets.

• Support client projects through research, analysis, and structured problem solving
• Analyse regulatory requirements from the FCA, PRA, or global regulators
• Review client policies, procedures, and governance documents
• Prepare clear, concise presentations, reports, and strategic recommendations
• Track regulatory developments and summarise key impacts for clients
• Assist with project planning, coordination, and delivery
• Participate in client workshops and internal strategy discussions
• Support business development activities where needed
• Work closely with experienced consultants, risk specialists, and subject matter experts

You’ll learn from experienced consultants, gain technical and industry training, and work on projects that shape how organisations operate. You’ll join a community that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and real world impact.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

• Must be a UK citizen (due to financial sector clearance requirements)
• London base location
• Willingness to travel as required
• A final year student or recent graduate in Law, Economics, Finance, Politics, Business, International Relations, or any analytical or research focused degree
• Strong interest in financial services regulation, compliance, governance or risk management
• Analytical and detail oriented, able to handle complex information and draw clear conclusions
• Excellent written communicator, with the ability to produce concise, well structured analysis
• Confident collaborating with teams and engaging with clients
• Curious, proactive, and motivated by understanding how regulation shapes real world business decisions
• Comfortable researching, synthesising information, and forming evidence based recommendations using common desktop systems and AI-enabled tools

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.