Associate – Banking and Financial Services at MicroSave Consulting (MSC)

Job Description

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 20 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With 11 offices around the globe, about staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 65 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Summary

Want to catalyze the use of tech for development? Accelerate FinTech to bring financial services at a lower cost for low-income people. Facilitate innovation for the rural markets to make financial services inclusive, meaningful, and impactful. Then wait no further! Apply now!

Essential Skills

The candidate should have financial sector experience and/or relevant expertise, financial modeling proficiency, and a track record in delivering technical assistance programs. Cost accounting skills are advantageous. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and display a strong field orientation. Proficiency in English, Word, and Excel is essential for this position. The ability to execute assigned tasks under supervision and build strong relationships is crucial.

About Job

The Associate – Banking and Financial Services will have responsibilities that shall include:

Deliver defined tasks on client assignments typically focused on the technical support to clients and delivered across various domains Contribute to the delivery of outstanding quality work on assignments within the approaches and frameworks set out by MSC and to seek guidance if unsure Build knowledge and expertise in core areas of MSC’s client delivery work.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Business Execution

Execute specified tasks on assignments with the utmost diligence, attention to detail, and focus on quality under the supervision Seek guidance from colleagues when unsure Participate in assignment debrief meetings Support the process of report writing and data analysis Develop linkages with the junior staff of the client organization to gather assignment-related information/data Assist in the review of training courses delivered, research papers prepared, curriculum developed, and technical assistance provided to clients Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications.

Professional Development

Conduct ‘Quality of Delivery’/ feedback assessments after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge that add value to the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Masters level degree (or higher) in Banking/ Business Administration/ Accounting/ Economics/ Sociology or a related field Other relevant professional qualifications in line with areas of specialization.

Desired skills and competencies:

Financial sector experience and/or special relevant expertise Experience with financial modeling with the delivery of technical assistance programs Cost accounting skills and experience will be an added advantage. Ability to deliver specified tasks under supervision Ability to build strong relationships Strong attention to detail A strong field orientation and proven interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English Proficient in Word and Excel.