Manager

Manager

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture. 

Why AArete?

We are a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.” And excellence is exactly what we strive for.

Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. At AArete, we encourage you to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment. 

The Role  

As a Manager, you are analytical, entrepreneurial, and committed to excellence. Your best work is accomplished in a team environment, and you thrive on exciting challenges. You are a high-performer, self-starter, critical thinker with excellent communication and in-depth analytical skills. You will have the opportunity to make an impact by solving unique business challenges through both client and internal projects. In this role, you will support AArete’s Healthcare Payer practice, driving projects to success and helping to manage a team. 

Work You’ll Do 

• Proactively lead the team in understanding client needs and problems, driving forward initiatives to solve issues and accomplish goals according to specified timelines
• Lead analytical approaches, integrate multiple analyses, and develop a comprehensive understanding of client problems, identifying issues and opportunities to motivate client action
• Work closely with Vice Presidents, Managing Directors, and Directors to set project strategy
• Collaborate with stakeholders and teammates to find creative solutions to business problems
• Create client communications, present analytic findings and recommendations, and field client questions with minimal support
• Draw upon healthcare knowledge, trends, and experiences to highlight relevant impacts for clients
• Gather and refine complex data sets and diverse data sources, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, and financial data sets, to enable accurate and robust quantitative analyses
• Lead teams and coach team members on client and internal projects
• Proactively work to create an energizing team environment
• Manage projects effectively by collaborating with both internal and client stakeholders
• Support implementation of client or internal solutions, including active involvement in internal solution development, from the ground up

Requirements 

• 6+ years of consulting experience
• 4+ years of experience with the healthcare industry, specifically on the payer side
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong project/process management skills; ability to balance and prioritize competing responsibilities
• High self-motivation, accountability, and encouragement toward others
• Exceptional independent judgement and leadership skills
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Cultural flexibility/adaptability
• Direct client interaction, including possible travel to client location
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship 

Preferred Requirements 

• Experience with AArete’s other focus industries: Healthcare Providers, Financial Services, Education, Retail & Consumer, Transportation, Logistics, & Distribution, Public Sector, and Technology & Professional Services
• Proficiency with SQL
• Based in Chicago, IL and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed

Benefits 

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays 
• Own Your Day flexible work policy 
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
• Generous maternity/paternity leave options 
• Completely employer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD 
• Charitable contribution matching program 
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program 
• Video-free Fridays 
• Bike share discount program 

About AArete 

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes. 

AArete is guided by our deeply embedded principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

We are proud to have earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and named one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

AAP/EEO Statement 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.