Associate Director, Insurance

Stellantis Financial Services•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience. This is a hybrid position. Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ. Position Summary: The Associate Director of Insurance is responsible for setting strategic direction, leading high-impact insurance initiatives, and ensuring that all insurance products, policies, and operations align with business objectives, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. This position has significant influence over enterprise decision-making, vendor partnerships, cross-functional integration, and profitability outcomes. The Associate Director leads the vision, development, and execution of insurance strategies, guide multiple project teams, and collaborate with senior executives to shape SFS’s insurance roadmap. This role demands strong business acumen, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to navigate complex challenges while delivering measurable results.

Requirements

Eight (8) years minimum of progressive experience in Property & Casualty insurance
Four (4) years minimum of leadership or managerial responsibility experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, finance, or a related field
Proven track record of leading strategic, multi-million-dollar insurance initiatives from concept to execution
Strong knowledge of insurance product development, underwriting, claims, and compliance in a captive finance environment
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Expertise in project management tools, data analytics, and process improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and scale operations in high-growth environments
Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ.
An applicant must be authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for this position.
Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, risk management, finance, or a related field is highly preferred
PMP, CPCU, or similar professional certification
Property & Casualty Insurance Agent License
Experience with legal and regulatory frameworks impacting captive finance insurance operations

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term strategy initiatives for insurance products and operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader for Property & Casualty insurance within SFS
Drive innovation and identify new business opportunities within the insurance portfolio to maximize growth and profitability
Ensure integration of insurance processes with Finance, Legal, Marketing, Operations, and other departments to achieve seamless execution
Lead the creation, implementation, and governance of insurance policies, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, external partners, and vendors to drive operational excellence
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts to optimize cost, service quality, and risk management
Monitor and analyze market trends, emerging risks, and claims data to anticipate challenges and proactively adjust strategies
Provide executive-level reporting on program performance, financial impact, and risk exposure