Insurance Strategy Consulting Director - Commercial Property and Casualty

Aon Corporation•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work 3 days in our New York City Office and 2 days from home. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like: As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Strategy Advisory group within the Strategy & Technology Group (STG) vertical in New York. Aon STG Strategy Advisory provides consulting services to firms who operate across the insurance landscape, which include many of the most prestigious companies in the Global Property, Casualty, Insurtech, Digital Platforms, and Health and Benefit (re)insurance market. We help our clients to navigate a fast-changing market environment to drive profitable and sustainable growth and business results. We have privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data and its global network of (re)insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry. Most importantly we help our clients to turn insights into practical actions and into tangible outcomes. As a Strategy Consulting Director you will: Lead the full lifecycle of complex client engagements from ideation to project scope definition to project management, delivery and presentation to C-suite. Manage the overall client relationship building credibility and trust. Be responsible for project delivery and managing Associate, Senior Associate and Manager team members within the project team. Be responsible for structuring a client project/problem into phases and questions, hypothesis testing, story building and deliverable production. Lead problem solving sessions with internal/external clients to develop processes, methodologies, and transition strategies that will guide them to the objective future state. Developing storyboard, framework for analysis, and formulating overarching narrative. Lead the identification and communication of recommendations to clients. Oversee the implementation and execution of strategic recommendations. Developing and drafting client proposals, articulating STG’s value proposition. Work towards selling client engagements through ongoing relationship, delivery of strategic initiatives and other business development activities. Work in a collaborative environment with clients and colleagues. Challenge the status quo and internal processes to identify opportunities to work more efficiently. Lead by strong example, mentor, coach, and potentially line manage Associates and Senior Associates. Support and lead additional function (talent, data, operations, etc) in support of STG’s growth including data management, operations, compliance, etc. How this opportunity is different: As a Strategy Consulting Director, you will be in a client-facing role working directly with Client Leaders and Aon Leadership to develop strategies and solutions to help our clients turn insights into practical actions, and into tangible returns. Your role will involve leading consulting teams to deliver business focused initiatives and strategic recommendations for our clients through understanding their objectives, addressing their challenges, developing an understanding of market conditions and issues, and defining strategies that drive growth opportunities and competitive market advantages. In addition to Client delivery, you will be responsible for managing Client relationships and Aon network relationships, coaching, mentoring, and developing the staff, contribute to expanding STG’s market presence, and supporting the growth of our organization.

Requirements

10+ years of work experience in corporate strategy or management consulting (prominent advisory firm experience is preferred) and experience in the P&C insurance industry
Experience leading projects and managing teams of professionals to deliver quality and insightful work to Executive stakeholders
Experienced in business storytelling and formulating strategic narratives
Ability to develop robust and impactful Client & Executive presentations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical abilities and a track record of business success
Strong attention to detail and a critical eye in overseeing work of more junior team members
Ability to perform well under pressure, on multiple work streams, and with tight deadlines
Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel)
Willing to travel (typically less than 20%)

Nice To Haves

MBA Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of complex client engagements from ideation to project scope definition to project management, delivery and presentation to C-suite
Manage the overall client relationship building credibility and trust
Be responsible for project delivery and managing Associate, Senior Associate and Manager team members within the project team
Be responsible for structuring a client project/problem into phases and questions, hypothesis testing, story building and deliverable production
Lead problem solving sessions with internal/external clients to develop processes, methodologies, and transition strategies that will guide them to the objective future state
Developing storyboard, framework for analysis, and formulating overarching narrative
Lead the identification and communication of recommendations to clients
Oversee the implementation and execution of strategic recommendations
Developing and drafting client proposals, articulating STG’s value proposition
Work towards selling client engagements through ongoing relationship, delivery of strategic initiatives and other business development activities
Work in a collaborative environment with clients and colleagues
Challenge the status quo and internal processes to identify opportunities to work more efficiently
Lead by strong example, mentor, coach, and potentially line manage Associates and Senior Associates
Support and lead additional function (talent, data, operations, etc) in support of STG’s growth including data management, operations, compliance, etc.