PSCU/Co-op Solutions is now Velera! PSCU and Co-op Solutions became a single entity on January 2, 2024, and our new company name was announced on May 7, 2024. Our new brand represents our combined company’s shared mission and unique ability to drive velocity and positive momentum for credit union success in a new era of financial services.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a talented VP, Consulting Services who will be a consulting business leader responsible for the development, implementation, management and success of emerging consulting practices at Velera. As the Consulting Services leader, this individual will lead a team of consultants responsible for growing and supporting consulting engagements with Velera’s financial institution clients (Fis) including:
• Developing business cases and generating buy-in for multiple consulting practices (digital, business services, marketing, etc.).
• Researching strategies to implement new practices including leveraging internal talent, hiring specialized talent and company acquisition.
• Implementing newly approved consulting practices, establishing a complimentary suite of services, and piloting new solutions in the market.
• Guiding new practices to achieve outstanding growth and long-term sustainability.
• Representing Velera at roadshows, conferences, and other industry events.
As the Consulting Services leader, this individual will create and implement effective strategies to: establish successful consulting practices, develop new sales channels, and earn consistently high client satisfaction scores for newly developed services. This position will help manage sales forecasting and the pipeline for each of the growing consulting practices. This individual will elevate Velera’s brand presence as experts in the banking industry by producing written thought leadership as well as attending and speaking at industry events. The individual is responsible for establishing and fostering relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally while positioning the value proposition of Velera’s full suite of consulting solutions to new and existing clients. The individual will develop best practices and methodologies to successfully maintain a high-quality business process, P&L management, and professional image for Velera within the banking industry.
Day In The Life:
• Serve as the head of Velera’s new consulting team with ultimate responsibility for overall success of client engagements and growing consulting revenue.
• Develop Velera’s consulting strategic plan as a member of the consulting leadership team and own critical initiatives with significant impact towards organizational goals.
• Lead a team of highly specialized consultants responsible for sourcing and selling consulting engagements to banks and credit unions.
• Identify and develop market facing opportunities, such as industry and league conferences, to grow the consulting business.
• Research, analyze, and monitor the portfolio of Velera clients to identify consulting opportunities.
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients.
• Provide guidance to consultants in solution development, delivery and cross-selling.
• Play a strategic thought leadership role in understanding marketplace trends to identify growth opportunities for our Fis.
• Thoroughly understand the competitive landscape and how Velera can be best positioned to be the preferred advisor to our clients.
• Interact effectively, proactively and responsively with the highest levels of executive management, both externally senior executives of FIs and internally within Velera.
• Act as a professional resource and mentor in contributing both to client engagements and internal discussions with Velera consultants.
• Champion change leadership to enhance Velera’s consulting services and foster a culture of entrepreneurial innovation where consultants are driven to find new solutions that benefit our clients.
• Lead and mentor preparation, articulation, and execution of business cases and implementation plans.
• Engage C-suite executives in dialogue and problem solving and support consulting team in doing same, to build relationships and identify new business opportunities in pursuit of outstanding member satisfaction.
• Contribute to Velera revenue growth by developing content for marketing and sales collateral, public relations, trade press, and related promotional materials.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of trends and developments within financial services industry to determine future strategies and potential mutually beneficial partnership opportunities.
• Speak at, participate in panel discussions at and attend industry trade shows, seminars, user groups, and conferences.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in digital solutions, product management, and operations in the banking industry.
• Ten (10) years of experience managing product or consulting teams, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people required.
• Five (5) years of experience in a consulting firm.
About Velera
At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!
Pay Equity
$154,700.00to
$201,100.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Great Work/Life Benefits!
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster and the "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.
Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here (English and Spanish). For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here (English and Spanish poster).
As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@pscu.com for assistance.
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