Senior Strategy Manager, Americas

New York, NY I Hartford, CT I USA

We’re looking for a highly driven self-starter with a desire to challenge and solve complex issues to join Finance & Strategy team at AXA XL Americas. The team leads formulation and execution of the Americas strategy, serving as a “strategic conscience” for the broader organization.

The team collaborates with each of the functions within the BU to set long-term strategy and refresh elements on an annual basis.

The team ensures relentless execution of strategy by creating accountabilities for business leaders through financial planning, goal setting, operational planning, and quarterly business reviews.

In addition to supporting the ongoing strategic cycle, the team leads strategic initiatives, including strategic reviews of lines of business or geographies, inorganic growth opportunities, competitor analysis, and other ad hoc analysis of company-wide initiatives.The team applies a consistent value framework, approach and format for considering strategic options.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Help define and lead the BU strategy; coordinate regional strategic projects in line with Divisional & Group Initiatives.
• Set strategy at a BU level – from both the top down, aggregating macroeconomic factors, industry trends, and other market intelligence – and from the bottom up, by working with lines of business to help define and capitalize on their unique competitive advantages.
• Spearhead development of business cases and support delivery of proofs of concept for BU-identified growth and investment opportunities. Work and guide other members of the BU Americas and support the implementation of the relevant business projects with effective strategic impact.
• Support Chief Financial and Strategy Officer on any new or emerging topics that require leadership.
• Maintain regular cadence with AXA XL and AXA Group Strategy & Corporate Development teams
• Work closely with AXA XL Head of Strategic Research to analyze regional/global market and competitor trends for opportunities and threats
• Coordinate annual long-term BU Strategy documents, annual goal setting and operational plans
• Maintain and update key Americas BU presentations for various standing and ad hoc meetings (Legal Entity Board meetings, updates with AXA Group Management Committee, etc.)
• Present relevant strategic updates to local legal entity Boards
• Complete SCALA quality control evaluations (strategic control monitoring and updating)
• Support Quarterly BU CEO Reviews and QBR materials
• Partner with Americas Communications Team to draft relevant communications from the Americas Leadership
  
  

You will report to the Chief Financial & Strategy Officer.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Solution oriented with a track record of being influential in transversal teams and driving transformation and change
• Works to achieve results, sets high standards for self and others, and acts with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrates an ability to explore positions and produce alternatives that result in outcomes acceptable to all stakeholders
• Experience of managing relationships through impact and influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with different internal departments and external partners
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Data-driven mindset
• Ability to understand complex issues and distill into analysis appropriate for C-suite level review
• Prior commercial insurance industry experience (10 years) preferred.
• Adaptability to differing cultural and business environments
• An excellent sense of confidentiality and professionalism.
• A propensity for taking initiative, multitasking and acting nimbly in a dynamic work environment are required.
• Creative problem solving and decision-making skills as well as aptitude to think in a strategic context are necessary.
• Outstanding team player who is equally effective at working independently and is comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Able to keep the big picture in mind balanced with a excellent attention to details.
• Project management and benefits tracking
  
  

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  
  

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
  
  

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL .

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 115,000 – 227,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com) .

Flexible Work Eligible

None

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

US-NY-New York

Job Field

Project & Change Management

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard