Director Strategic Initiatives, Business Insurance Strategy

Dir Strategic Initiatives - NS06AE

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to join our team in a pivotal Business Insurance Strategy role. This position will work closely with business unit and cross-functional strategy leaders to shape and advance the organization's strategic direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide strategic planning, execution, and governance processes, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Execution:

• Provide oversight of business insurance strategy updates for the ELT, including SWOT analyses and competitor assessments.
• Run the annual Business Insurance Board strategy process, collaborating with business and functional strategy leaders to develop strategy deep dive materials.
• Support the preparation and delivery of CEO strategy materials for Board discussions.
• Facilitate and support College of Supervisors ELT strategy updates, partnering with Legal, ERM, Finance, and Business Leaders to shape agendas, prepare materials, and ensure strategic alignment.
• Own and manage the quarterly Business Insurance Strategy Board Scorecard, including annual metric reviews to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Accountable for the Business Insurance SWOT and Competitor analysis, collaborating with businesses on any strategy materials.
• Support strategic leadership sessions to align priorities and focus areas.
• Operate as an independent, unbiased thought partner to senior leadership.

• Ensure alignment and transparency across stakeholders, including ELT, Board, and business units.
• Craft executive-level and Board presentations, strategic narratives, and reports for leadership forums.
• Supports communications strategy to advance enterprise strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across business units and functions to ensure cohesive and collaborative execution of strategic goals while building credibility and trust.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, strategy, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent in experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in strategy, transformation, or related roles, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proven track record in driving large-scale initiatives with measurable results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization including C-Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in dynamic business scenarios.
• An ability to quickly build strong credible relationships quickly when partnering with a variety of levels of business leaders
• Experience in business roles where change management is a vital component

• Deep understanding of strategic planning processes and frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to create strategic visuals and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use copilot or other AI tools for enhancing productivity, generating content, and providing insightful data analysis.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain results-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.