True North Partners
Lutz Baumgarten is an experienced professional in the consulting sector, currently serving as Chairman and Partner at True North Partners LLP since 2010, where the focus is on consulting for the financial services industry in finance, risk, and strategy. Previously, Lutz held the position of Managing Director at KDB Krall Demmel Baumgarten from April 2008 to December 2009, and served as Partner at KPMG Advisory from July 2006 to March 2008. Earlier in the career, Lutz was a Senior Manager at Oliver Wyman and Company / Mercer Oliver Wyman from December 1996 to March 2006. Academic credentials include an M.Eng in Engineering Science (EEM), along with an M.Phil and D.Phil in Economics from the University of Oxford, complemented by education at International College Spain from 1985 to 1989.
True North Partners
True North Partners LLP is an independent consulting firm based in London, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Madrid. We specialise in finance, risk and strategy and have extensive global experience and industry recognition in the financial services, risk management and finance communities. Our partners have been with internationally leading consulting firms and the industry with a combined experience of 260+ years in the management of finance, risk and strategy. We have a track record as an independent partnership since 2006. Our clients are leading financial institutions, predominantly in Europe and in emerging markets such as South Africa. Our firm is built around and for its people – it is our sincere belief that every individual adds value to our firm and hence, we offer you the chance to shape the environment you work in. TNP evolves around the concepts of freedom of choice and personal accountability for partners and staff alike. TNP is based on trust, respect and a down-to-earth attitude that enables an open and diverse culture with flat hierarchies. This creates an environment to make change happen and to be able to add genuine value to our clients. We are always looking for entrepreneurial and dynamic individuals to join our firm. In addition to creative and lateral thinking as an intellectually curious mind, we expect strong analytical skills, the ability to structure complex tasks in a goal oriented way and to deliver innovative solutions under tight timelines. A desire for travel and discovery is essential, as our job in consulting gives us the opportunity to work worldwide. True North Partners is an equal opportunities employer and takes pride in its diversity. We always look for motivated Consultants and Engagement Managers – we are happy to welcome your application to recruiting@tnp.eu