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Director of Strategy, Middle and Large Business
- The Hartford (Chicago, IL)
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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.
Overview:The Director of Strategy partners with the Middle & Large (M&L) Business Senior Leadership Team and matrix partners to evolve and advance the business unit strategy, driving improved results and increased market share. This role shapes a differentiated vision for the marketplace, analyzes data and trends, and brings innovative thinking to solve business challenges. Reporting to the Head of Strategy, M&L, the position is based in Hartford, CT, or select regional offices.
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.
Qualifications
+ 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.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$143,200 - $214,800
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do.
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And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.
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