AVP, Strategic Planning - Hybrid

Tokio Marine Group of Companies•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$160,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tokio Marine is seeking an AVP, Strategic Planning to support the CEO, Head of SPD, and senior management in developing company strategy and priorities, business plans, and financial targets. The role monitors and analyzes company performance, recommends countermeasures, executes strategic options, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including the Tokyo head office. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, creative thinker with intellectual curiosity, strong facilitation and communication skills, and the ability to build credibility and influence others. The role leads the annual strategic planning process and mid- and long-term strategy discussions, develops and manages financial projection models, monitors operational and financial results, and conducts market and competitor analysis. It also facilitates company communications and meetings, coordinates management reporting to Tokio Marine Holdings, and executes assigned strategies, including acquisition and post-merger strategies. The position currently follows a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the office and the remaining days worked remotely. This arrangement may change based on business needs. The salary range is $160,000 to $175,000, with the final offer based in part on experience and geographic location. The company also offers bonus eligibility and a competitive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) match.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a corporate planning or strategy role working with senior management.
Demonstrated ability to work with senior management and company leadership, build credibility, and influence decision-making at all organizational levels.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including structuring and writing reports and presentations for senior management.
Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Self-starter with willingness to pursue new and challenging tasks.
Solid analytical and strategic-thinking skills, including the ability to identify and implement creative solutions.
Strong financial modeling skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and integrate multiple sources of data and information.
Demonstrated ability to link business objectives to operating models.

Nice To Haves

Degree in finance or management preferred; an MBA or equivalent degree is strongly preferred.
Experience working at a multinational Japanese business operation preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English strongly preferred.
Familiarity with property-casualty insurance or reinsurance preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual strategic planning process and mid- and long-term strategy discussions with the CEO, Head of SPD, and senior management.
Facilitate corporate strategy meetings and clearly articulate company strategy and goals within the organization.
Evaluate business plans and provide analytical recommendations where appropriate.
Develop and manage financial models for company financial projections.
Analyze operational and financial results against targets, historical results, and industry benchmarks, and report findings to management.
Work with multiple departments to improve the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of operational and financial data.
Coordinate and develop management reports for Tokio Marine Holdings.
Develop access to market intelligence and conduct market and competitor analysis for strategy development and monitoring.
Recommend appropriate actions to stakeholders, including the CEO and senior management.
Facilitate Town Hall meetings and assist the CEO with internal communications.
Communicate with the Tokyo head office and external vendors and compliance organizations, including rating agencies, state departments of insurance, and other Tokio Marine group companies.
Execute assigned strategies, including acquisition and post-merger strategies.