Associate Director, Insurance

Stellantis Financial Services•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

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. 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 will lead 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.