Partner & Associate Director in Banking

What You'll Do


As a Partner and Associate Director (PAD) in Banking, you will be a key leader in our West Africa Financial Institutions team based in Lagos. You will drive high-impact client engagements, shape BCG’s go-to-market strategy in banking and
help build our local and regional banking footprint. You will be part of the Expert Consulting Track (ECT)—bringing deep domain knowledge, strategic thinking, and delivery excellence to our most complex and mission-critical client challenges. You will have 2 broder role as PAD


Market Engagement And Business Development


Build BCG’s reputation as a trusted strategic partner to senior banking executives in Nigeria and the wider West African region.
Actively contribute to client development: identify new business opportunities, lead client conversations, and shape winning proposals.
Represent BCG in external forums and thought leadership platforms; contribute to intellectual capital via articles,whitepapers,or conferences.
Bring a point of view on macro and industry trends shaping the West African banking landscape (e.g., digitization, financial inclusion, regulatory change).
Partner with BCG Managing Directors to deepen client relationships and unlock Seat at the Table engagements.


Client Delivery And Expert Leadership


Lead delivery of consulting projects with a focus on strategic banking topics—such as growth strategy, digital banking transformation, risk & regulatory, operational excellence, or new business models.
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and their leadership teams.
Deploy best-in-class content and frameworks to bring structure, insight, and lasting value to client work.
Build and lead high-performing consulting teams in collaboration with BCG’s internal network of functional and industry experts, coach junior staff, and foster talent development within BCG’s Lagos office and broader Africa system.
Shape internal capabilities in the banking sector by supporting knowledge asset development, expert upskilling, and integration of digital/tech offerings.


What You'll Bring


15+ years of experience in banking or banking-adjacent sectors; ideally with senior leadership exposure in retail, corporate, or digital banking, and a wide network.
A track record of leading complex transformation programs, including direct experience in strategy, operating model, digitization, or go-to-market redesign.
Deep understanding of the regulatory and competitive landscape across Nigeria and broader West Africa.
Prior experience working in or with top-tier consulting firms is a plus; a strategic mindset and hypothesis-driven problem-solving approach is critical.
Strong commercial acumen, client gravitas, and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively at all levels, including C-suite.
Entrepreneurial drive: ability to lead in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment with high levels of ownership and accountability.
Willingness and ability to travel across the region and globally, based on client and firm needs.