Senior Advisor & Project Lead, Reinsurance (Hybrid) - Raleigh, NC
Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid: Tuesday-Thursday in office, Monday & Friday remote)
Reports To: VP, Reinsurance
Job Type: Full-Time
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving strategic initiatives and leveraging data to optimize growth? We're seeking a dynamic Senior Advisor & Project Lead to join our team and help shape the future of our reinsurance strategy. If you have a strong background in financial services, insurance, or reinsurance, and are looking for a pivotal role where your expertise can truly make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Your Responsibilities
Lead Strategic and Tactical Projects
- Develop and lead initiatives to support the reinsurance strategic goals, ensuring measurable and exceptional results.
- Identify, analyze, and manage key issues, while developing solutions to optimize the execution of reinsurance strategy.
- Create and manage the reinsurance strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Lead and coordinate strategic projects from concept to execution, driving successful delivery on time and within scope.
- Develop financial models and analytical tools to support business analysis and decision-making.
Executive Support and Decision-Making
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance goals that align with business objectives.
- Manage KPIs and performance metrics to track success and drive continuous improvement across functions.
- Lead the preparation for critical meetings, including developing in-depth analysis and presentations for review by senior leadership and committees.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of projects, from initial analysis to execution and post-project assessment.
- Implement and manage routines for technical reviews, business reviews, and risk assessments.
Engage and Partner
- Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and new tool implementations.
- Incorporate external perspectives and integrate them into strategic decision-making.
- Cultivate relationships with external parties, including regulators, rating agencies, and industry thought leaders.
- Facilitate discussions that support forward-thinking decisions while maintaining a positive, engaged work culture.
Your Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA preferred.
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or a structured financial environment. Previous reinsurance or insurance industry experience is highly preferred.
- Analytical Skills: Proven experience in analytics and financial modeling, with the ability to evaluate multi-scenario outcomes to inform strategic planning and risk management.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects, delivering results within deadlines. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies is a plus.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-level presentations and influence senior leadership.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and tactically, translating business objectives into actionable plans.
- Leadership: Experience influencing change and driving results in dynamic, fast-paced environments, even without formal reporting authority.
- Travel: Ability to travel domestically as needed (less than 10% of the time).
What We Offer
- A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your contributions matter.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Hybrid work schedule providing flexibility and work-life balance.