Role overview

Qualifications

Experience as an independent contractor (1099) or in flexible consulting roles with the ability to manage own schedule
Strong analytical, research, and advisory capabilities to deliver insights and prescriptive directions
Excellent communication and client-facing skills; ability to interact with Cornerstone clients and project teams
Ability to work independently on multiple nonrecurring projects with limited direction and extensive knowledge/experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with peer consultants to advise engagement teams and deliver insights to client leaders
Prepare reports, work plans, and deliverable documents for banks, credit unions, vendors, and other financial institutions engaged by Cornerstone; services may include core systems selections, strategic planning, contract negotiation, due diligence/planning, operational effectiveness, cost reduction, advisory, research, and branch strategies
Serve as a subject matter expert on the project team with deep knowledge in a specific area
Facilitate kickoff meetings and workshops with clients; protect Cornerstone's intellectual property

Key facts

Remote from: Arizona (USA)
Freelance
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Consultant
English

Hard skills

Acquisition Processes Contract Management Engagement Marketing Business Analysis Mergers And Acquisitions Workforce Planning Customer Engagement Operational Excellence Project Management Intellectual Property Collaborative Filtering Cost Reduction Auditing Meeting Facilitation Business Advisory Presentation Training

Other skills

Strategic Planning
Consulting
Research
Client Confidentiality
Communication
Teamwork
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving

About the company

Cornerstone Advisors

The Cornerstone Advisors team defines success by how well we improve the strategies, technologies and operations of our clients – and how well this translates into improved financial performance. Having worked with hundreds of national and international financial institutions, Cornerstone professionals have developed an expertise in how banks and credit unions operate and the best practices that enable high performers to succeed. We have also developed a comprehensive understanding of the technology providers that serve the financial services industry – what works, what doesn’t, and how an organization can best leverage its technology dollars. Formed by some of the financial industry’s most respected strategy and technology consultants, Cornerstone’s goal is to continue building an advisory firm that is legendary for the value we bring to financial services clients. Simply put, Cornerstone’s industry knowledge is unmatched, and our “no nonsense” approach to closing the gap between strategy and reality can help institutions improve their competitive position in the market. From strategy to execution – Cornerstone Advisors.

Company details

Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Job Summary:

Cornerstone established the Cornerstone Resource Network (CRN) to bring together independent contractors who are subject matter experts and banking leaders that provide periodic, as needed, on-demand consulting services for Cornerstone clients. CRN is a collection of the industry's top professionals who, based on their unique skills and area of focused expertise, can be utilized on active Cornerstone engagements. Associate Consultants comprise CRN. CRN is exclusively a group of 1099 contractors. Associate Consultants are marketed to our potential clients as members of our project teams and their time is built into our engagement budgets. Associate Consultants work on confidential client matters, speak directly (in most cases) with Cornerstone clients, function as members of the Cornerstone team, and help prepare strategies, plans, and leave-behind deliverable documents.

Please note: This is not a full-time role. Associates are 1099 contractors who have flexibility and control over their schedules and can dedicate a portion of their time to working with Cornerstone.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities are associated with this role.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Work with peer consultants to collaborate and advise engagement teams
Deliver insights, analysis, and prescriptive directions to client leaders
Prepare reports, work plans, and detailed deliverable documents for banks, credit unions, vendors, and other financial institutions who have engaged Cornerstone for management consulting services. NOTE: Services could include core systems selections, strategic planning, contract negotiation services, M&A due diligence/planning, operational effectiveness, cost reduction, advisory, research, branch strategies, among others.
Subject matter expert; go-to person on a project team for deep knowledge in a specific area
Work independently on multiple nonrecurring projects, with limited direction, and draw upon extensive knowledge, and experience to deliver remarkable consulting services
Protect Cornerstones intellectual property to prevent loss/infringement
Provide strategic advice based on client business interests on a real-time basis
Facilitate kickoff, workshops, group meetings with client(s)