Perficient

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Job Description We currently have a career opportunity for an Senior Business Consultant to join our team located in Chicago, IL. Job Overview: Assesses the performance of and shapes the structure and direction of new and existing product lines and leads the development and execution of strategic product plans for key initiatives such as the introduction of new products, product line extensions, or product enhancements. Accountable for achieving specific goals for each product, including evaluating product performance, and identifying innovations to address customer needs and improve product performance in the market. Solves major business challenges by applying data analytical skills to support organizations business strategy. Will act as the crucial link between business operations and IT, translating business needs into actionable strategies and technological solutions to improve processes, products, and overall profitability. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. Responsibilities • Identify sources, monitor, analyze, and interpret key product performance metrics including financials, network volumes, other key statistics, and internal/external customer feedback trends, then develop and communicate findings, and make strategic and tactical recommendations for performance improvements. • Define and execute strategic product road-maps to build new products, enhance existing products, or improve performance. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and methodologies to on-board new partners. • Track and understand industry trends, research findings, and competitive innovations. • Provide business analysis and reporting on a periodic basis. • Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop or support sales efforts or go-to-market strategies. • Serve as Product Management business lead on cross-functional teams, including internal departments such as Sales, Operations, Legal, Marketing, Finance, Technology in the evaluation, development, management, and/or enhancement of assigned products and/or programs. • Business Problem Solving: Identify business challenges and opportunities for improvement, develop hypotheses, and create analytical frameworks to test solutions and make strategic recommendations. • Process Optimization: Enhance, optimize, and automate existing business processes and operations to drive efficiency. • Stakeholder Communication: Present findings, recommendations, and project progress to management and cross-functional partners, influencing key business decisions through data-backed insights. Qualifications • Experience: 5–10 years in product analysis, product strategy, or related roles. • Domain Expertise: Strong background in payments or financial technology. • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution. • Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus. • A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected • Proven ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; friendly and approachable. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with immediate deliverables. About Our Team Our Financial Services team empowers leading financial institutions to accelerate digital transformation and achieve sustainable growth. We bring together deep industry expertise and innovative technologies, including AI, to help clients reimagine their operations, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. From intelligent data platforms and customer analytics to AI-driven risk management and compliance solutions, we help firms operate more efficiently, build loyalty, and drive measurable impact. Additional Information Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed. The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $57,798 to $131640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview. About Us Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose. Select work authorization questions to ask when applicants apply 1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? 2. Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?