Business Operations Specialist (Commercial)

Farm Bureau Financial Services • West Des Moines, IA

119d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Commercial Operations Consultant you will develop and support commercial strategic business initiatives related to business improvements, new business creation and alliances/joint ventures. You will also provide leadership and facilitation of Property and Casualty strategy related to technology implementation. Develop growth strategies, work to align resources, and consult Property and Casualty leaders regarding strategy implementation. Lead, facilitate, and provide consulting to the business units to achieve established client service, growth, loss ratio and efficient operations goals. Manage relationships between the business and IT on projects. Lead cross-functional teams in the conduct of analysis, planning and implementation associated with commercial strategies. Manage large complexity, large-risk, and high visibility commercial projects to successful completion. Assist with the identification and understanding of the commercial market segment needs and competitive trends.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent plus seven years of business/marketing experience.
• Underwriting/Claims/Insurance and insurance technology experience strongly preferred.
• Must have or working towards Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must be results oriented and able to adapt and deal with ambiguous situations and manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and facilitation of Property and Casualty strategy related to technology implementation.
• Develop growth strategies and align resources.
• Consult Property and Casualty leaders regarding strategy implementation.
• Lead, facilitate, and provide consulting to business units to achieve established client service, growth, loss ratio and efficient operations goals.
• Manage relationships between the business and IT on projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams in analysis, planning and implementation of commercial strategies.
• Manage large complexity, large-risk, and high visibility commercial projects to successful completion.
• Assist with the identification and understanding of the commercial market segment needs and competitive trends.

Benefits

• Enhanced 401K with a match.
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
• Onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs.
• Daycare center.
• Cafeteria.
• Consideration for a hybrid work arrangement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree