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The Hartford · 1 day ago

Director of Strategy, Middle and Large Business

Brea, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $215K/yr

8+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and helping others achieve their goals. The Director of Strategy partners with the Middle & Large Business Senior Leadership Team to evolve and advance business unit strategy, driving improved results and increased market share.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Responsibilities

Partner with senior business leadership as a strategic advisor, delivering actionable insights and evaluating the success of enterprise strategies

Develop and implement cohesive strategies, multi-year roadmaps, and execution plans to achieve growth and profitability objectives

Drive Data-Informed Decisions: Leverage market research, performance analysis, competitor intelligence, and customer insights to inform creative, high-impact decisions

Lead Strategic Problem-Solving: Drive innovative solutions and ensure execution with urgency to deliver measurable results

Communicate with Clarity and Influence: Translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders and key stakeholders

Champion Strategic Thinking: Engage senior leaders in meaningful discussions that generate innovative ideas, influence critical choices and advance enterprise strategy

Ensure responsiveness to the Board of Directors, Rating Agencies, and other strategic imperatives, partner on annual Board presentations

Monitor Competitive Landscape: Analyze market position and emerging external capabilities to identify opportunities and accelerate business growth

Qualification

Management consulting experienceBusiness Insurance knowledgeFinancial acumenExecutive communicationCross-functional leadershipResearch capabilitiesInfluencing skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Minimum 8 years in management consulting or strategy or underwriting leadership or product roles within an insurance carrier; commercial insurance experience strongly preferred

Deep understanding of the Business Insurance marketplace, competitor positioning, and emerging innovations that drive growth

Demonstrated business and financial acumen, with proven ability to analyze market trends, conduct research, and apply business and financial insights to inform strategic decisions

Exceptional ability to build trust and influence senior leadership as a thought partner; skilled at navigating complex, matrixed organizations and aligning diverse stakeholders

Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and translating strategic vision into actionable outcomes while fostering strong partnerships across the enterprise

Exceptional executive Communication and storytelling with the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including executive leadership and the Board of Directors

Exceptional verbal and written communication (including PowerPoint), with the ability to simplify complexity and inspire confidence

Critical and strategic thinker; innovative and intellectually curious, with excellent research capabilities and the ability to challenge conventional wisdom constructively

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required