Everest Re Group

AVP, Strategic Initiatives

Everest Re Group$170K — $210K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of strategic program management experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-team collaboration
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies
  • Insurance industry knowledge across multiple functions
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams
  • Manage full scope of strategic programs to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery
  • Communicate program status transparently to executive leadership
  • Collaborate with IT for core application development
  • Address cross-functional problems with structure and direction
  • Use data to identify improvement opportunities in operations and processes
  • Assess operational models and propose optimization strategies

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Employee wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401k match program
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Title:
AVP, Strategic Initiatives

Company:
Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:
Operations

Job Description:

What You'll Do
  • Lead and deliver on strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams, including product, underwriting, technology, operations, actuarial, finance, and more.
  • Manage the full scope of strategic programs to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Provide objectivity and transparency on program status and effectively communicate to executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with Business Architecture and IT teams to execute core application development and other critical technology initiatives.
  • Delve into the details of cross-functional problems, providing structure and direction to get work back on track.
  • Leverage data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement in systems, processes, and operational models.
  • Critically assess operational processes and organizational models and identify ways to optimize the target state.
  • Manage strategic relationships and external vendors.


What you'll need
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to meet deadlines with high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to influence others
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Focused on execution and meeting commitments even if challenges are encountered
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Highly organized with an attention to detail
  • Insurance domain subject matter acumen in multiple functional areas and lines of business
  • Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
  • Knowledge of Agile delivery methodology
  • Bachelor's degree


For NJ: The salary range for this role is $170,000 to $210,000 plus eligibility to participate in Everest's Annual Incentive Plan at the discretion of the Company. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills, geographic location, experience, and other factors. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:
New York, NY

About Everest Re Group

Everest Re Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company that operates through subsidiaries that provide reinsurance and insurance products. The company offers property, casualty, and specialty products to insurance companies in the United States and internationally. Everest Re Group has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Liberty Corner, New Jersey.
Learn more about Everest Re Group
Size
1,475 employees
Market Cap
$13 billion
Industry
Net Income
$514.1 million
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$9.5 billion

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