Business Strategy Lead - CEO Office

JOB SUMMARY:

The role rolls up to the corporate/business strategy head, and will be primarily responsible to design, detail, execute and project manage initiatives in the distribution team with focus on Agency channel.

The person will be responsible for working with and/or leading cross functional teams across the distribution, digital and operational functions to execute projects. This individual will work closely with the senior management team and will help identify, prioritize initiatives and de-bottleneck roadblocks to achieve them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead completion of field rhythms, HO review cadence, and performance culture rhythms.
• Monthly execution of outbound communications for recruitment training.
• Program manage initiatives and drive projects in Build operate transfer mode.
• Design appropriate interventions and drive collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead and support change initiatives, ensuring the organization's ability to adapt to evolving market conditions.
• Identify opportunities in existing business models and define projects to deliver growth.
• Play a key role in challenging the status quo representing the CEO office to drive performance, execution and sales plan.
• Assess and evaluate opportunities to create new product categories to cover white spaces in the market.
• Explore new business models, technologies, and approaches to maintain a competitive edge.
• Support development and execution of the company's strategic plan and refine the strategic roadmap.
• Participate in industry discussions and leverage market research to identify growth opportunities and competitive threats.
• Lead high performing teams, mentor members, and promote a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Conduct comprehensive research and discussions with market players to develop solutions.
• Lead cross functional team agendas to formulate strategic options and make recommendations to senior management.
• Identify new age distribution opportunities, design business cases, and drive pilot success.

General expectations:

• Execute and deliver on projects with predetermined measures of success.
• Work with cross functional teams to identify and analyze key levers impacting the process.
• Bring an outside in perspective to business problems and apply best practices.
• Contribute to building strategies and drive change activities to achieve best in class competitiveness.
• Apply technology and financial principles to guide strategic choices.

Educational Qualification:

• MBA with 8 - 15 years of experience.
• Prior experience in CEO strategy team, consulting, corporate strategy, or agency distribution strategy roles will be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Power-point, and Data Interpretation.
• Life insurance or broader Financial Services experience preferred.
• Should have managed consulting teams and worked on multiple client engagement projects.