SVP, Strategic Risk & Resilience Advisory Practice Leader

Chubb•Philadelphia, PA

23d•$225,000 - $285,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Vice President, Strategic Resilience Advisory Practice Leader is responsible for leading and scaling a high‑growth management consulting practice focused on enterprise resilience, strategic risk, and long‑term value protection. This senior executive role carries full P&L responsibility and will grow an existing 4‑person practice to 10+ professionals within the first year, with a targeted trajectory of $20–30M in annual revenue by the end of year two. The SVP will serve as a trusted advisor to C‑suite leaders and boards, leading long‑term client engagements that address complex, multi‑peril risk environments. The role blends strategic advisory leadership, consulting practice management, and deep credibility across resilience, enterprise risk management, and infrastructure‑level risk frameworks. The leader will shape market‑facing offerings, ensure delivery excellence, and position the practice as a cornerstone of the broader Resilience & Risk Consulting platform. The location of this position is flexible in North America with travel to client sites and internal offices as required.

Requirements

Credible expertise in: Strategic risk frameworks and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Organizational and operational resilience Business continuity and crisis management Supply chain risk and resilience Community‑based and regional resilience planning Multi‑peril and systemic risk analysis Infrastructure and critical systems resilience
Ability to translate complex risk concepts into executive‑level business decisions
Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high‑performing consulting teams
Strong business development and client relationship management capabilities
Executive presence with board‑ and C‑suite‑level credibility
Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen
Track record of delivery excellence and profitable practice management
Advanced degree (MBA, MPP, MS, or PhD) in business, public policy, engineering, economics, or related field
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategic risk, resilience, or related advisory disciplines
Minimum of 7 years in senior consulting leadership or partner‑level roles with P&L responsibility
Experience at top‑tier management consulting firms or specialized resilience / risk advisory firms
Demonstrated success building and scaling consulting practices toward $20M+ in revenue
Deep experience leading long‑term, complex client engagements with executive stakeholders
Background serving infrastructure‑intensive, regulated, or risk‑exposed sectors
Professional certifications or affiliations in risk, resilience, or continuity management
Published thought leadership or frequent speaking on resilience, risk, or infrastructure topics

Responsibilities

Create and execute a profitable business plan for the Strategic Resilience Advisory practice, including revenue growth, utilization, margin, and staffing models
Own full P&L accountability for the practice, including forecasting, pipeline management, and operational performance
Scale the practice from 4 to 10+ professionals within the first year through targeted hiring and capability development
Build and sustain trusted relationships with C‑suite executives, boards, and senior public‑ and private‑sector leaders
Serve as principal‑in‑charge on long‑term, high‑impact client engagements
Position Strategic Resilience Advisory as a differentiated, market‑leading consulting offering aligned with enterprise and societal risk trends
Lead and grow a North America–based strategic resilience consulting practice aligned with the broader Resilience & Risk Consulting strategy
Translate strategic objectives into executable business plans, including growth, pricing, utilization, and talent models
Define and prioritize core resilience advisory offerings, frameworks, and industry focus areas
Establish scalable delivery models and quality standards for complex, multi‑year consulting engagements
Serve as senior strategic advisor to executives and boards across public and private sector clients
Lead advisory engagements spanning: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and strategic risk frameworks Organizational resilience and operating model design Business continuity and crisis preparedness Supply chain risk and resilience strategy Community‑based and regional resilience initiatives Multi‑peril and systemic risk analysis Infrastructure and critical systems resilience
Design integrated resilience strategies that connect risk identification to actionable investment, governance, and operating decisions
Ensure delivery of decision‑ready insights, executive‑level reporting, and measurable resilience outcomes
Partner with sales, account, and industry leaders to shape go‑to‑market strategies for strategic resilience offerings
Lead proposal development, pricing strategy, and contract negotiation for complex advisory engagements
Build long‑term client relationships that result in repeat and multi‑year advisory programs
Represent the firm as a senior thought leader at client forums, industry events, and executive briefings
Own practice financial performance, including revenue, margin, utilization, and pipeline health
Establish and monitor KPIs related to growth, delivery quality, client satisfaction, and profitability
Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess performance and reallocate resources as needed
Ensure consistent project governance, risk management, and quality assurance across engagements
Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing strategic advisory team
Develop senior consultants into trusted advisors and visible market thought leaders
Promote collaboration across resilience, risk, analytics, and industry teams
Foster a culture of intellectual rigor, client impact, and continuous improvement