Strategic FS Client Growth Director

Slalom Build; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, dental & vision coverage

Well-being reimbursement

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Slalom Build is seeking a Client Partner in Chicago to grow the Slalom brand within Financial Services clients across Insurance, Commercial Banking, Capital Markets and Wealth/Asset Management. This role focuses on setting strategic direction, delivering solutions, and driving innovation for the future.

You will lead business development, own the pre-sale and advisory lifecycle, and guide delivery teams to align with client goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services or 5+ years in a leading management consulting firm with a focus on the functions listed above.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Comfortable working with and selling to Senior Financial Services Executives.
• Must live within a commutable distance of the Chicago or Milwaukee Metropolitan Area.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead opportunities within our managed accounts.
• Sell within the Financial Services portfolio and create new opportunities.
• Own and manage the end-to-end pre-sale advisory process.
• Provide oversight and governance across all engagements, ensuring profitability and pipeline health.
• Lead delivery and client service, guiding development teams toward client goals.
• Develop industry strategy and collaborate with other practices to bring new solutions to market.

Skills

Financial services knowledge

Consulting sales

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory understanding

Executive engagement

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Slalom Build is seeking a Client Partner in Chicago to grow the Slalom brand within Financial Services clients across Insurance, Commercial Banking, Capital Markets and Wealth/Asset Management. This role focuses on setting strategic direction, delivering solutions, and driving innovation for the future.

You will lead business development, own the pre-sale and advisory lifecycle, and guide delivery teams to align with client goals.