Senior Solutions Consultant

About the role

This role focuses on the initial stages of project development, specifically scoping and defining solutions for Zinnia's clients in the life and annuities sector. The consultant will lead analysis activities, including pricing and impact assessments, and facilitate detailed solution definition meetings. A key responsibility involves conducting planning sessions to ensure alignment across various internal and external teams.

The Senior Solutions Consultant acts as the primary voice of the customer, translating their business objectives into actionable solutions. This includes identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation within client projects. The role also supports the estimation and proposal processes and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive solution designs are developed.

Success in this position means serving as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring that the solutions implemented directly support their strategic goals. This involves assisting with internal and external training initiatives and demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex client needs and deliver effective outcomes.

The annual salary for this Senior Solutions Consultant position ranges from $145,000 to $205,000.

Skills that matter here

• JIRA: This role requires familiarity with JIRA as a collaboration tool, indicating its use in managing project workflows and agile practices.
• Airtable: Familiarity with Airtable is expected for this role, suggesting its application in collaboration and project management activities.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a foundational skill for general business documentation and communication.
• Google Workspace: This role involves using Google Workspace, indicating its use for collaborative documents, communication, and productivity.

Who this role suits

• A person with 7-10 years of experience in the life, annuity, or financial services industry.
• Someone who excels at translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions.
• An individual with a strong background in business analysis, systems analysis, or solution design.
• A professional who is comfortable leading client-facing sessions and facilitating discussions to achieve consensus.

From the employer

• Lead initial project scoping and analysis activities, including pricing exercises and impact assessments.
• Facilitate detailed Solution Definition meetings.
• Conduct solution planning sessions to align cross-functional teams.
• Act as the voice of the customer, translating business objectives into actionable solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Support the estimation and proposal process.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive solution design.
• Assist with internal and external training initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring client solutions support strategic goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in the life, annuity, or financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in business analysis, systems analysis, or solution design.
• Strong grasp of methodologies supporting the planning and requirements phases of the SDLC.
• Knowledge of agile practices and familiarity with collaboration tools such as JIRA and Airtable.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading client-facing solution sessions.

• Excellent career progression and competitive compensation.
• Health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative work environment with smart, creative professionals.
• Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.