Associate Practice Leader

Job description

A BIT ABOUT WAVICLE

Wavicle Data Solutions is a founder-led, high-growth consulting firm helping organizations unlock the full potential of cloud, data, and AI. We’re known for delivering real business results through intelligent transformation—modernizing data platforms, enabling AI-driven decision-making, and accelerating time-to-value across industries.

At the heart of our approach is WIT—the Wavicle Intelligence Framework. WIT brings together our proprietary accelerators, delivery models, and partner expertise into one powerful engine for transformation. It’s how we help clients move faster, reduce costs, and create lasting impact—and it’s where your ideas, skills, and contributions can make a real difference.

Our work is deeply rooted in strong partnerships with AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud, and Azure, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge solutions built on the best technologies the industry has to offer.

With over 500 team members across 42 cities in the U.S., Canada, and India, Wavicle offers a flexible, digitally connected work environment built on collaboration and growth.

We invest in our people through:

-Competitive compensation and bonuses

-Unlimited paid time off

-Health, retirement, and life insurance plans

-Long-term incentive programs

-Meaningful work that blends innovation and purpose

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, exploring what’s next in AI, and being part of a team that values delivery excellence and career development—you’ll feel right at home here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Wavicle is hiring an experienced Financial Services Associate Practice Leader that will be responsible for owning and driving the development of our national Financial Services Practice. This individual is a thought leader in the insurance space and understands how to solve for insurance industry challenges leveraging data & analytics. It is essential that a successful practice leader has demonstrated experience building an industry practice within a boutique data & analytics firm that is experiencing rapid growth. A passion for problem solving and navigating ambiguity is essential to the success of this role.

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO

• 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).

REQUIRED SKILLS THAT WILL DRIVE SUCCESS AT WAVICLE

• 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.
• 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.

WAVICLE 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

$200,000 - $300,000 a year

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Wavicle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status.