Distribution Strategy & Transformation Consultant - Contract role

Role: Distribution Strategy & Transformation Consultant (Insurance/FS) - Contract role

Seniority: Consultant - Manager

Day rate: Estimate £500-£800/day (outside IR35)

Project duration: 3 months with potential to extend, starting asap

Location: 4 days on-site in London, 1 day remote

We're supporting a boutique strategy consultancy looking for an experienced independent consultant to lead a data-led distribution transformation project. The ideal candidate will bring a strong strategy consulting background, proven transformation experience and, ideally, exposure to distribution strategy. You'll use data and commercial insights to identify opportunities, shape strategic recommendations and support the delivery of business improvements.

Tasks

• Analyse distribution performance and use data to identify strategic improvement opportunities

• Develop distribution strategies, operating models and transformation roadmaps

• Lead stakeholder workshops to assess challenges, shape recommendations and align priorities

• Support the implementation of data-led transformation initiatives and track business outcomes

Requirements

• A currently active independent consultant

• Strategy consulting background at a tier 1, tier 2, Big 4, or specialist boutique. Alternatively, a transactions background in Private Equity (PE) or Investment Banking (IB)

• Proven experience developing strategies and supporting business transformation programmes

• Ideally, previous experience in distribution strategy, including distribution models, channels or routes to market

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations and engage senior stakeholders

• Experience working on strategy in the financial services sector (ideally, insurance is included)

• Nice-to-have: Experience working with MBB or Oliver Wyman