Client Partner, Financial Services - Senior Principal

Who You’ll Work WithSlalom's Financial Services industry team helps organizations redefine what’s possible, give shape to the future—and get there. We focus on high-impact projects, meeting our clients where they are to uncover business needs and deliver results. Our teams go beyond the expected to help clients move confidently through ambiguity and risk and drive more transformative outcomes.Slalom is actively seeking a Senior Principal Client Partner in Chicago to grow the Slalom brand within our Financial Services clients. This Client Partner will lead the way in solving the industry's most pressing challenges across all our services. This role is targeted at a Senior Principal level.Do you thrive on standing beside clients to set strategic direction, deliver solutions, and innovate for the future? We’d love to get to know you!What You’ll DoBusiness Development:* Identify and lead opportunities within our managed accounts.* Comfortable selling to and creating new opportunities within the Financial Services portfolio.* Own and manage, the life cycle of a consulting sales process and all steps in the pre-sales motions for advisory work.* Maintain an ongoing market presence to establish Slalom as a top-of-mind strategy, business, and technology consulting firm for Financial Services clients.Client Service and Delivery Leadership:* Drive account growth by developing annual account plans and executing the strategy to drive new sales.* Guide the development teams to ensure strong delivery is aligned with the client's goals.* Utilize your deep industry knowledge, partner with your client(s) to help influence strategic direction and identify ways Slalom can help them achieve business objectives.* Lead from the front through billable roles on active engagements such as client service lead, delivery lead, SME, engagement lead, or accountable executive.* Provide oversight and governance across all sold/managed engagements. Operate a fiscally healthy industry sector including levers such as utilization, revenue, gross profit, and pipeline.Portfolio Leadership:* Assist in developing the industry strategy and business plan for the Financial Services portfolio.* Collaborate with other practices to bring new solutions to the market.* Identify opportunities for growth/maturation of Slalom offerings and help set the direction for that growth.* Provide thought leadership to clients through developing market POVs.What You’ll BringIndustry Background / Knowledge:* Deep understanding of the Financial Services industry. * Strong knowledge of industry market structure (products, players, technologies, industry dynamics, and relevant regulatory topics). * Regulatory frameworks impacting the Financial Services industry and evolving standards in risk and compliance.* Lead and participate in elaborate discussions with professionals and senior executives across the Financial Services industry.Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:* A minimum of 10 years of experience in Financial Services OR a minimum of 10 years of experience within a leading consulting firm with a focus on the functions above.* MBA or equivalent preferred.* Comfortable working with and selling to Financial Services executives.* You must live within a commutable distance of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. About UsSlalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact. What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That’s why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days. Compensation and BenefitsSlalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges: The targeted base salary pay range for Senior Principal is $144,000-$216,000.  In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.    We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. If you have questions or concerns about the pay range or other compensation information in this posting, please contact us at: [1] View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note, this recipient is not able to support recruitment inquiries beyond this purpose.EEO and AccommodationsSlalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact [2] View email address on click.appcast.io if you require accommodations during the interview process. ReferencesVisible links1. mailto:View email address on click.appcast.io. mailto:View email address on click.appcast.io