Associate Practice Leader

Summary

Join Wavicle Data Solutions, a rapidly growing consulting firm, as a Financial Services Associate Practice Leader. You will be responsible for establishing and expanding our national Financial Services Practice, particularly in the insurance sector. This role requires a deep understanding of the insurance industry, proven experience building and cultivating relationships with C-level executives, and a strong technical foundation in data and analytics. You will be responsible for developing and executing a go-to-market strategy, driving practice revenue and growth, and leading a team of professionals. Wavicle offers a competitive compensation package, unlimited paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

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