Consultant

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR RISK & COMPLIANCE PRACTICE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED MANAGERS TO JOIN THE TEAM.  Our Risk & Compliance practice drives the strategic evolution of risk management for our financial services clients. We work collaboratively with our clients to deliver practical, tailored solutions to evolve compliance and risk management into future-focused, growth-driving capability. Our team in London is growing, and we are looking for motivated and curious risk and controls professionals to join our global Risk Advisory team. We have a range of open roles based on your experience.   WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Shape and structure workstreams in complex regulatory change programmes – mobilizing international teams, creating and tracking project plans and leading the delivery of workstreams to deliver tangible outcomes for clients * Lead teams to perform gap analysis of current state against regulatory requirements and provide recommendations for improvement * Lead program updates and draft high-quality client deliverables * Shape future-ready enterprise risk management frameworks, including drafting risk strategy, risk appetite statements and Key Risk Indicators, governance and reporting  * Collaborate with stakeholders across the three lines of defense to align risk strategy with business goals, converting complex data into clear, actionable insights * Lead the analysis of processes and workflows in the risk and compliance functions to identify opportunities for optimization and automation * Stay on top of emerging risks and trends to anticipate client problem statements and shape innovative solutions * Apply traditional and emerging technologies to modernize risk management processes and risk culture * Mentor junior team members; facilitate trainings and provide on-the-job coaching    YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE    * Relevant experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or related functions within financial services or fintech companies * Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present risk insights clearly based on structured and unstructured data * Track record of building trusting relationships in an international environment * Practical experience with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO 31000 * Experience with risk assessment, control testing, setting up and monitoring Key Risk Indicators, risk governance and reporting * Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau) * Practical experience with modernizing risk management processes through integration of automation, AI-driven insights and digital tools, including GRC tools * Excellent project management and prioritization skills  * Professional certifications in risk and controls management is a plus * Consulting experience or experience in Big 4 is a plus   WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com

About us The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.  THE TEAM The Procurement function has a group-wide remit and forms part of the Global Finance team. It is responsible for delivering a transparent and effective procurement approach across the FT Group, ensuring integrity and fairness in supplier selection, robust commercial negotiations, and strong governance and supplier management practices. The implementation of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle has created significant opportunities for Procurement to drive greater visibility of spend, improved data quality and more informed decision-making across the business. This role will contribute to the next phase of Procurement’s evolution by helping leverage the FT Group’s collective buying power through coordinated sourcing strategies, preferred supplier frameworks and more effective group-wide commercial negotiations. Based in London, the Procurement Manager will play a key role in delivering procurement activity across priority business areas including the Commercial Client Group (CCG), Product & Technology (P&T), and Reader Revenue Group (RRG). This role has a strong focus on marketing and professional services procurement, requiring experience sourcing and managing agencies and consultancy providers across areas such as creative, media, social media and digital marketing. Experience supporting procurement activity for events-related spend, including venues, hotels, AV and production services, would also be advantageous. The successful candidate will combine strong sourcing and commercial capability with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver commercially robust and strategically aligned procurement outcomes. We are looking for someone who is commercially curious, forward-thinking and comfortable using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve procurement efficiency, market analysis, sourcing activity and contract management processes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead end-to-end procurement activity across assigned categories and business areas, including sourcing strategy development, RFP execution, supplier evaluation and commercial negotiations * Partner with stakeholders across Reader Revenue Group (RRG), Commercial Client Group (CCG) and Product & Technology (P&T) to support a diverse range of procurement requirements * Build trusted relationships with stakeholders up to Director level, influencing decision-making and driving commercially effective outcomes * Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimise total cost of ownership and deliver sustainable value * Challenge and shape business requirements to ensure alignment with group priorities and procurement best practice * Manage contract lifecycle activity including renewals, renegotiations and risk mitigation initiatives * Apply supplier management frameworks and support governance and supplier performance activities * Collaborate with Finance teams to identify, track and validate savings and value delivery opportunities * Use Coupa to manage sourcing and contracting processes while supporting stakeholders and suppliers in its effective use * Conduct market research and supplier analysis to inform sourcing decisions and negotiation strategies * Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, governance and reporting REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Proven procurement experience across marketing, professional services and/or indirect spend categories * Strong experience sourcing and managing marketing agencies, consultancy providers or related suppliers * Demonstrated ability to manage complex sourcing activities and commercial negotiations * Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders * Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret spend data and market insights to support decision-making * Experience handling contract negotiations, supplier management and procurement governance processes * Comfortable working across multiple business areas and managing competing priorities * Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations * Experience using procurement systems and sourcing tools such as Coupa or similar platforms * Interest in procurement innovation and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools and digital procurement practices DESIRABLE * Experience supporting procurement activity across events-related categories including venues, hotels, AV and production services * Exposure to technology, SaaS or data supplier procurement * Experience working within a matrixed or global organisation * Familiarity with procurement transformation, P2P processes or procurement analytics initiatives What’s in it for you? Our benefits Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here. We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We believe this balanced approach supports flexibility and protects our culture, making collaboration and communication easier, building stronger relationships and team cohesion, and supporting peer learning.  We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach either generally or for specific individuals or teams. Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. Further information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com.  Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT.   #LI-KF1