Strategic Business Development Manager

3 days ago


Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full time
Senior Strategy Manager

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to drive strategic priorities, operationalize business objectives, and lead innovation initiatives. This critical role requires strong stakeholder management, excellent communication and team management skills, and experience navigating complex organizations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with business leaders to identify strategic priorities and develop solutions.
  • Lead teams of problem solvers to simplify and solve complex challenges facing Zurich North America.
  • Challenging traditional ways of thinking, inviting leaders and teams to look at problems from various perspectives and develop innovative solutions.
  • Manage and develop cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitate the preparation of materials for key external presentations and internal business discussions.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 10 or more years of experience in Strategy / Management consulting or similar roles.
  • 5 or more years of Project Manager level experience.
  • Strong understanding of the Commercial Insurance Industry.
  • Experience in working closely with C-suite on strategically relevant topics.
  • Experience in managing and developing teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong Insurance Industry experience, forward thinking with the ability to identify trends within the industry.
  • Ability to work in an ambiguous, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and advanced spreadsheet/database skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with the ability to adjust messages to varying levels of audience.

Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No



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