Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading global insurance organization, is seeking a Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development to serve as a strategic advisor and execution partner supporting the Office of the CEO. This highly visible role will drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, evaluate corporate development opportunities, and help shape long-term business strategy while partnering closely with executive leadership.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader with experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or investment banking who enjoys solving complex business challenges and influencing executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the execution of enterprise-level strategic initiatives sponsored by executive leadership, ensuring key milestones, risks, and dependencies are proactively managed.
- Partner with senior executives to prioritize strategic initiatives, synthesize complex business issues, and develop recommendations for executive decision-making.
- Prepare materials and analyses for Executive Leadership Team and Board meetings, ensuring presentations are data-driven, strategic, and actionable.
Corporate Development & Strategic Analysis
- Evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and other corporate development opportunities.
- Lead strategic analyses, financial assessments, market research, and competitive intelligence to support long-term growth initiatives.
- Drive strategic planning efforts and support the development of enterprise-wide corporate strategy.
Enterprise Strategy & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across business units to ensure alignment with executive priorities.
- Monitor strategic initiatives, track action items, and drive accountability across leadership teams.
- Lead governance processes including strategic planning cycles, quarterly business reviews, and executive operating rhythms.
Executive Communications
- Partner with Communications, Marketing, and Investor Relations to ensure executive messaging aligns with overall corporate strategy.
- Prepare executive briefing materials for internal and external meetings, investor engagements, and Board presentations.
- Provide leadership and guidance to members of the executive office while fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Experience in a senior-level strategy, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or executive advisory role.
- Outstanding strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex issues into clear recommendations.
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including valuation, financial modeling, and strategic analysis.
- Proven leadership and project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives across large organizations.
- Deep understanding of the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance industry, including business models, financial drivers, and competitive dynamics, or the ability to quickly develop expertise in a similarly complex industry.
- Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with experience developing Board- and C-suite-level materials.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across multiple business functions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- High degree of professionalism, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and executive presence.
- Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring teams and driving a culture of excellence and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a top-tier management consulting firm or investment bank.
- Prior experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, or enterprise transformation.
- Experience within the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance industry.
- MBA or other advanced business degree preferred.
If you are interested and qualified, please apply and reach out to [email protected].
