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Senior Director, Corporate Development

AT Liberty Mutual Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Director, Corporate Development

Boston, MA

Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) Strategy & Corporate Development, this role is responsible for defining and executing the inorganic growth strategy for the ~$25B commercial and specialty (re)insurance business, Global Risk Solutions (GRS). This high-visibility position requires organizational agility, strategic thinking, operational execution, market expertise, leadership, and strong communication skills. The Senior Director, Corporate Development will engage with senior leaders to identify inorganic growth opportunities in alignment with the GRS strategy. Collaboration with internal business segments (North America, Global Surety, Liberty International Insurance, and Liberty Mutual Reinsurance) and corporate functions (M&A, Legal, Tax, HR) is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-pressure, high-performance environments and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Responsibilities
  • Strategy Setting : Partner with GRS senior leadership to define and prioritize M&A appetite and initiatives that align with GRS's long-term strategy
  • Deal Evaluation : Oversee the assessment of M&A opportunities, leveraging a deep understanding of the commercial and specialty (rei)insurance landscape. Prepare and present findings to the GRS Capital Committee to secure support for recommendations
  • Deal Management : Lead the day-to-day management of M&A initiatives from initiation to closing, ensuring alignment and progress through deal-specific steering committees
  • Due Diligence Coordination : Organize internal resources for thorough due diligence in collaboration with Corporate M&A
  • Integration/Separation Management : Oversee the integration or separation of deals in alignment with business leadership post-closing
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal corporate and business segment teams
  • Manager Responsibilities : Lead GRS Strategy & Corporate Development staff members and their professional development
Qualifications
  • 7+ years (preferably within the insurance sector) of corporate development, strategy M&A, and/or financial planning & analysis (FP&A) experience, with experience executing transactions across the lifecycle
  • Bachelor's degree in finance/economics-related discipline; MBA or other relevant advanced degree desired.
  • Expert influencing skills, with a strong ability to build consensus among multiple levels and functions within the organization.
  • Will need to influence actions and drive results among parties with different agendas and reporting relationships.
  • Driven and flexible enough to succeed in ambiguous and less structured situations.
  • Highly motivated individual capable of working independently with flexibility to meet transaction-driven deadlines, including working outside of regular business hours.
About Us
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; New York, NY, USA
Job ID: liberty_mutual-2025-70188-en_2
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Shadowing Opportunities

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