Associate Practice Leader

Summary

Join Wavicle Data Solutions as an experienced Financial Services Associate Practice Leader, responsible for developing and growing our national Financial Services Practice. This leadership role requires building a practice from the ground up, focusing on the insurance sector. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, develop go-to-market strategies, and drive revenue growth. Success in this position demands strong technical skills in data and analytics, proven experience in building and leading teams, and a deep understanding of the insurance industry. Wavicle offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, life insurance, unlimited PTO, and a bonus program.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience selling & implementing Data & Analytic consulting solutions for a boutique Data & Analytics consulting organization is required
• Possesses a deep network of Financial Services client contacts at the leadership level, and proven experience building and cultivating relationships at the executive level within an Insurance organization (C suite) is required
• Subject Matter expert in the Financial Services industry is required
• Strong technical foundation in data & analytics is required. Ideal candidate will have grown their career through the technical ranks
• Proven experience building a practice from the ground-up for a smaller , rapidly growing consulting organization. This consists of opening new logos for your organization
• Demonstrated ability to do what it takes to be successful in this role is required. Must be open to being a player/coach and developing collateral to support the practice
• Demonstrated experience leading and building accounts as an Engagement Manager in a boutique data & analytics consulting organization where you successfully achieved annual revenues of $2-$4M in annual revenue
• Demonstrated experience meeting target margin goals
• Strong ability to navigate the gray and operates proactively to be successful
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to write and present compelling proposals & SOWs
• Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, or related field

Responsibilities

• Build a national Insurance (P&C, Life, etc.) practice from the ground-up by blending your industry and technical expertise to partner with C level executives
• Ensure the overall success of your clients by acting as their Trusted Advisor
• Develop and drive a go-to-market strategy that identifies and solves for the Insurance industry's most compelling business challenges
• Own & drive year-over-year practice revenue and top/bottom line growth through accurate forecasting and demonstrated results
• Drive practice growth by attaining 1-2 new Insurance industry logos quarterly
• Drive Wavicle brand awareness in the Insurance industry
• Demonstrate good people leadership skills by leading team members in a matrixed organization. Lead by example to help develop Wavicle's future leaders
• Act as a thought leader through the use of innovation, external publications and conference presentations
• Live the company values (integrity teamwork, quality, respect for all team members)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred location is Chicago; however, candidates can reside anywhere in the U.S. and work remotely. Must be flexible to travel to client locations as needed for the role

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Bonus Program
• Equity