Associate Partner - Insurance

Job Description Associate Partners are senior client service leaders who own the end-to-end success of Actionist’s client engagements, including both client service and client development initiatives. This role pairs deep insurance expertise with proven consulting leadership: owning complex, multi-workstream engagements, building trust-based relationships with C-suite and Board-level executives, and driving the growth of Actionist’s financial services practice through new and expanded client relationships. Associate Partners bring a point of view grounded in real insurance industry experience, mentor Engagement Managers, Associates, and Analysts, and take a leading role in business development and practice building. Responsibilities Own overall project delivery and Engagement Manager mentorship across insurance engagements, spanning strategy, growth, operations, and transformation workServe as the primary client advisor to senior executives and Boards, translating complex insurance industry dynamics into pragmatic, actionable recommendationsLead and grow Actionist’s insurance client relationships, drawing on established industry connections to originate new engagementsShape proposals, scope engagements, and lead business development efforts across the insurance sector, in partnership with firm leadershipDirect and quality control the research, analysis, and financial modeling produced by engagement teamsRecruit, mentor, and develop Engagement Managers, Associates, and Analysts, contributing to their growth toward future leadership rolesBuild Actionist’s insurance practice more broadly, contributing to thought leadership, recruiting, and internal capability building Requirements 8+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 to 5 years at a tier-one strategy consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) as well as experience at the Associate Partner (or equivalent) levelDeep insurance industry expertise; has led at least 5-10 insurance consulting engagements with demonstrated depth in Property & Casualty insurance; familiarity with Life & Annuities is a plusOutstanding executive presence, with experience advising C-suite and Board-level stakeholders; excellent presentation skills, including strong verbal and written communicationsExceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience overseeing research, financial models, and data analysis in service of executive-level recommendationsDemonstrated ability to lead and develop multi-level teams across complex, ambiguous problemsProven track record of development new client relationships and contributing to business development opportunities that lead to successful client engagements, particularly in the insurance industryStrong entrepreneurial drive with excitement to contribute to the growth of the firmProven thought leadership within the insurance industry including production and syndication/publication of knowledgeDistinctive record of success in past professional and academic endeavorsAdvanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD, PhD) from a top-tier institution preferred The base salary range for this role is $230,000 to $240,000 USD per year, plus the opportunity to earn a significant performance-based bonus