Principal Consultant

Role Overview We are seeking a collaborative, visionary, and results‑driven Principal Consultant to strengthen our Financial Services consulting team. This is a leadership role that fuses deep Data, Analytics and GenAI expertise with financial domain knowledge to solve the industry's most complex challenges. You will be responsible for leading high‑impact engagements, developing AI‑enabled products and solutions, and influencing strategic priorities at the client and practice levels. Role & Responsibilities Drive the thought partnership and execution of our financial services strategy through the application of advanced AI and GenAI. Build, develop, and maintain client relationships with key Banking and Financial Services clients. Consult with new ideas in analytics solutions in predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Lead multiple engagements, client meetings, and facilitate delivery in analytics projects. Help client organizations achieve better ROI and efficiencies by proposing methods, ideas, or usage of Fractal IP and accelerators. Lead and adhere to project management timelines and delivery quality, forecast people requirements, other business needs and risk management. Prepare and answer RFPs, RFIs and RFQs. Manage and communicate with stakeholders, ensuring teams follow operational discipline. Mentor cross‑functional teams and lead onsite team of consultants for daily deliverables, meetings, issue resolution, and brainstorming. Delight clients with customer experience and a pleasant journey through the project. Develop and own executive‑ready collateral to support business development and thought leadership. Stay abreast of the latest trends in GenAI, banking and financial services policy, and business models. Who You Are A financial services‑savvy AI leader who bridges business strategy with cutting‑edge AI solutions. A trusted advisor to C‑suite and senior stakeholders. A builder and innovator, passionate about transforming financial services through GenAI. A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and delivery rigor. A hands‑on mentor who cultivates high‑performing cross‑functional teams. Qualification & Experience 8–12 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, economics/statistics, or equivalent. Strong experience in the insurance industry. Experience with analytics and AI is considered a plus. Strong analytical/logical thinking skills and clarity of thought. Strong experience in marketing analytics and working with banking and financial clients. Ability to communicate clearly and present to senior leadership/executives. Enable and bring innovative thinking and inspire innovative action. Leverage communication to inspire others. Demonstrate a commitment to being a team player with a flexible “can do” attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities concerning global business fundamentals, business models, ethics, competitive analysis, and cross‑cultural/geographical sensitivities. Pay The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. In addition, for the current performance period, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Benefits As a full‑time employee or as a hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. You are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment. The Company provides 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of parental leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time as needed for either sick time or vacation. Equal Employment Opportunity Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr