Senior Associate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Client Engagement & Relationship Management Serve as a senior client-facing advisor, leading executive-level interactions. Build and sustain strong client relationships to ensure repeat engagement. Understand client needs and translate them into actionable solutions and offerings. Ensure client deliverables meet the highest professional standards. Product & Service Offering Development Lead and contributing to the development of PSL service lines, and methodologies. Translate client pain points into scalable, market-ready solutions. Refine offerings based on market trends, competitor analysis, and client feedback Business Development & Market Growth Originate new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and industry engagement. Lead proposal development and pitch processes. Support the firm’s growth strategy through market insights and strategic positioning. Grow key client accounts. Contribute to service innovation by identifying new sales opportunities and service improvements. Champion the PSL brand at industry events, conferences, and professional forums Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and manage consulting teams to deliver high-quality results, ensuring consistent professional growth. Reviews and give feedback on Associates’ work, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and professional quality. Act as a quality control point for deliverables prepared by junior colleagues. Support team capability development through mentorship and knowledge sharing Contribute to recruitment, training, and talent retention initiatives. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. Project & Engagement Delivery Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of multiple consulting engagements. Manage scope, timelines, quality, risks, and project budgets. Ensure every engagement meets or exceeds client expectations. Strategic & Thought Leadership Act as a thought leader by creating and sharing insights on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. Contribute to the development and execution of PSL’s strategic plan and the wider firm’s objectives. Support the Partner in shaping PSL’s positioning as a trusted professional services provider across Africa. Uphold the firm’s risk, compliance, and quality standards, embedding them across engagements. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required MBA is an advantage Professional Certification: Professional certifications are required. Experience: At least 10 years’ management consulting experience, with 3–5 years in a senior or leadership role. Strong client-facing experience and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated experience in product development or service design. Proven track record in business development and revenue generation. Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Nigerian business environment. SKILLS Solution design and product development Technical Excellence: Deep expertise in your specific domain.