Junior Business Lead & Relationship Manager

CRC Group • Prior Lake, MN

28d • Remote

About The Position

The Jr Business Lead and Relationship Manager assists with strategic initiatives driving operational excellence and participates in cross-functional projects. This role involves collaborating closely with stakeholders to align business goals, optimize processes, and ensure successful project implementation. The individual in this role will provide subject matter expertise, liaise between offshore and onshore teams, and foster continuous improvement to meet organizational objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of insurance products, processes, and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field (required)
• 1-3 years of experience in business leadership, relationship management, insurance operations, and project management (required)
• In-depth knowledge of insurance products, underwriting processes, claims management, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• Experience with insurance technology platforms and digital transformation projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ImageRight and AIM.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing business strategies to drive growth and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define goals, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide training and support to onshore and offshore teams, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
• Participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Assist in the management of project plans, monitor progress, and mitigate risks to proactively address challenges to ensure seamless delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, onshore production teams, onshore enablement teams, and IT.
• Partner to drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and resolving process inefficiencies and operational risks.
• Implement best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain high service standards.
• Track performance metrics and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage offshore teams to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Provide support and guidance to offshore managers, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Establish effective communication channels to bridge operational gaps.
• Ensure that offshore teams are aligned with onshore objectives and deliverables, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and onshore/offshore teams.
• Collaborate with onshore teams to understand customer needs and expectations, ensuring that offshore teams are equipped to meet these requirements.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, performance metrics, strategic initiatives, risks, and risk resolutions.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level