Strategy Manager

American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., a Munich Re company, is a widely recognized specialty insurance leader that delivers products and services for residential property – such as manufactured homes and specialty dwellings – and the recreational market, including boats, personal watercraft, classic cars, and more. We provide specialty product solutions that cover what the competition often can’t. We write admitted products in all 50 states and have a premium volume of $2.2 billion.

Headquartered in Amelia, Ohio, and with associates located across the United States, we are part of Munich Re’s Global Specialty Insurance division. Our employees receive boundless opportunity to grow their careers and make a difference every day - all in a flexible environment that helps them succeed both at work and at home.

Purpose:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer at American Modern, the Strategy Office department drives the strategy development and execution process, leading and tracking strategy initiatives, including potential Mergers & Acquisition projects. Furthermore, the department oversees the CEO Office, namely managing the Executive Management Board meetings, acting as a support function for the CEO in preparing for board meetings, strategy presentations, external & internal speaker assignments. This position reports directly to the Head of Strategy, Innovation & Digital, supporting the execution of these initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop business cases or strategic priorities and/r capital expenditures, as well as authorizing strategy white papers to communicate and challenge the company’s strategic initiatives. In some cases, provide basic financial analyses supporting or challenging these business cases.
• Track the status of strategic initiatives and senior leadership action plans.
• Provide assistance in ‘deep dives’ into results of products, distribution channels, agents and regions.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of business meeting agendas, preparing meeting minutes, presentations and other internal communications.
• Review market trends and new business model reports to assist the Head of Strategy in compiling action plans to utilize for American Modern’s strategic advantage.
• Interact with and persuade cross-company departments and associates in order to compile information and obtain support for our objectives.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of M&A targets and related due diligence, including building external relationships and networks to identify targets.
• Owns the American Modern Change Management (CM) practice and evangelizes the use of CM tools and techniques across the organization. Involves close collaboration with the GSI Change Enablement Center (CEC) to share learnings and align methodology. Is the go-to person at American Modern for all CM related activities.
• Occasional travel for collaboration activities and conferences/training.

Required Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Strong business writing skills.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

• 4+ years of relevant experience with business-focused initiatives including business case development;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Economics, Accounting, Finance or Insurance fields);
• Ability to interact with and influence across multiple levels of reporting;
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and projects and then take ownership of the project’s completion;
• Strong business and strategic acumen with the ability to work across multiple functions including the international parent company;
• Ability to tell a story both in words and numbers;
• Strong attention to detail.   

Education, Certifications & Designations: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Economics, Accounting, Finance or insurance fields)

Preferred: 

• CPA, CPCU, CFA

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes spouse/domestic partner and children)
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan)
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Vision and dental insurance plans

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost
• A hybrid environment that gives you a choice in where and how you get work done
• A corporately subsidized on-site cafeteria as well as a We Proudly Serve coffee shop
• An on-site complimentary workout facility as well as walking trails on campus grounds
• On-site wellness center complete with nurse practitioner
• Financial assistance for adoptions and infertility treatment
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses
• Free parking
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

At American Modern, a member of the Munich Re Group of companies , we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.  

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sometimes we are fortunate enough to receive a high volume of applications. After reviewing all applications, we will contact only the selected candidates to schedule an interview.  We are grateful for all candidates and their interest.

For the hybrid schedule: Please submit a cover letter with additional information if you're not currently local but intend to relocate for the hybrid schedule.

Applicants requiring employer sponsorship of a visa will not be considered for this position.

Level: 08

This position may be filled at any of the levels within the job family. Final level placement will be determined based on the candidate’s overall qualifications

Hiring Manager: Sudheendra Galgali

Internal applicants, please refer to the Employee Handbook for procedures on Job Postings and Posted Positions.

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