The Travelers Companies, Inc

Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Participant

The Travelers Companies, Inc$63K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • 1 year of related experience, including internships
  • Bachelor's degree or one year of insurance experience
  • Strong accountability skills
  • Analytical thinking with problem-solving aptitude
  • Effective customer service abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated emotional intelligence and resilience

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a multi-faceted operations and business development curriculum
  • Engage in rotations across various business functions
  • Analyze processes for operational effectiveness using Lean Six Sigma
  • Manage projects utilizing Agile methodologies
  • Leverage data and analytics with industry-leading tools
  • Support senior leadership and gain exposure to multiple teams
  • Travel as needed for business meetings, approximately 10% of the time

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members from day one
  • 401(k) matching contributions up to 5% of eligible pay, plus student loan debt contribution program
  • Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company holidays
  • Wellness program offering resources for health and mental well-being
  • Encouragement and support for community involvement through a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Full Job Description
Job Category
Operations

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$63,800.00 - $105,400.00

Target Openings
8

What Is the Opportunity?
The intent of this position is to provide our 2026 Travelers Summer Interns and Summer Students the ability to apply to our 2027 Full-time or Intern opportunities. Applications outside of this audience will not be considered at this time. However, for additional positions posted at a later date we encourage anyone who was not a Summer Intern or Summer Student between June 2026-August 2026 to apply at that time.

Innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, and a determination to challenge the status-quo. These are some of the defining qualities for participants of our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP). This three-year rotational program is designed to grow and develop your human resources and self-leadership skills. Each rotation will consist of a combination of hands-on experience, access to a robust business operations curriculum, and a formal mentoring program to prepare you for a dynamic career. You will have the opportunity to explore multiple functions of business operations while learning from different leaders within Travelers. Graduates of the program will be prepared to handle a variety of roles with leadership opportunities designed to meet emerging business needs. As an Operations LDP participant, you will model the way for others and set a personal example of what is expected. You will be expected to positively challenge processes and identify new and innovative ways to get work done more effectively and efficiently. You will be expected to take initiative, embrace change, actively listen to and support diverse points of view and celebrate the success of others. If this is more than you imagined in a career in insurance, we encourage you to join us at Travelers. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role.

As of the date of this posting, Travelers anticipates that this posting will remain open until July 13th, 2026.What Will You Do?
  • The program is multi-faceted and offers an operations and business development curriculum focused on human resources, insurance, strategy, leading self and influencing others. Other program components include formal mentoring, networking and career guidance. Please note that occasional travel for business meetings and events is an expectation of program participants.
  • OLDP participant duties will vary based on the specific rotation, but will be within one or more of the areas outlined below:
  • Operational Effectiveness & Strategy, including Process Analysis and Lean Six Sigma
  • Project Management using Agile methodologies
  • Data & Analytics with industry leading tools
  • Technology & Digital Enablement to modernize business platforms
  • Field Office Frontline Management
  • Senior Leadership Team experiences
  • Participants are also exposed to other functional teams including actuarial, finance, underwriting, and product.
  • Approx. 10% Travel required.
  • Participants are required to fulfill one rotation of a minimum of 12 months in a field office location. This rotation may require relocation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
  • 1 year of related experience (may include one or more internship experiences).
  • Accountability: Strong track record of taking ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance, and results.
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated aptitude in identifying current or future problems or opportunities, analyzing data, synthesizing and comparing information to understand issues, identifying cause/effect relationships and exploring alternative solutions to support sound decision making.
  • Change Management/Resilience: Ability to remain energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
  • Customer Focus: Proven customer service skills with the ability to provide service excellence to internal or external clients.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated track record of self and social awareness, empathy and balances confidence with humility.
  • Interpersonal: Excellent communication skills with the ability to actively engage with others while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Judgment/Decision Making: Capability of exercising sound judgment, making decisions and committing to a position.
  • Leveraging Differences: Proven capacity to works with and include people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and view those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives.
  • Relationship Management: Strong relationship management skills including the ability to seek out, build, foster and maintain productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work together in situations when actions are interdependent, and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
  • Work Ethic: Possession of a strong drive to do what it takes to get the job done; inquisitive and demonstrates a strong willingness to learn.

What is a Must Have?
  • Bachelor’s degree or one year of insurance experience.
  • Majors include, but are not limited to: Business Management, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Liberal Arts and Science, Risk Management, Supply Chain and Operations.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

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At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

Hiring Process: What to Expect

Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

Career Development and Training

We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
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