2027 Leadership Development Program Associate

Fortegra•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The LDP Associate is a highly motivated recent college graduate who will rotate to two (2) to four (4) operational areas throughout the 2-year program. Each rotation will last 6 to 12 months and is assigned based on the associate’s qualifications and interests as well as business need. Rotations include the following departments: Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Compliance, Data Analytics, IT, Underwriting, Account Management, Marketing, Operations, and Business Analysis. While in the rotation, the LDP associate will report to the designated rotation manager and will be responsible for assigned tasks and duties relevant to that department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in: Information Systems, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting or related Business School degree.
Demonstrated strong academic performance.
A highly motivated and proactive approach to learning and professional development.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; additional technical skills may be preferred for certain roles (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau for Data Analytics; knowledge of IT security tools for Cybersecurity).
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Eagerness to learn and contribute in a professional setting.
Relevant work or internship experience and/or schoolwork with a focus in information systems, statistics, risk management, actuarial sciences, data analysis, finance, accounting or other business school curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Recent graduates, preferred
Insurance and/or financial industry experience not required

Responsibilities

Report to your designated department leader/rotation manager and perform assigned tasks in relevant department
Assist with day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects within the assigned department.
Maintain organized records, documentation, and reports
Test internal procedures and document findings while providing recommendations for better solutions
Gather and analyze data to support decision-making.
Research industry trends, regulations, and best practices relevant to the department.
Research, create reports, collect necessary information, consolidate and communicate performance measurements and metrics to various levels of management
Perform deep dive analytics and interpret data relative to budget, actual, and prior year as well as historical/multi-year trending
Identify financial and/or operational trends and recommend actions to management
Develop forecasts across different departments and/or regions / business lines and identify significant areas of opportunity
Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews.
Work with cross-functional teams to complete assignments.
Identify potential areas for efficiency and recommend solutions.
Document workflows, policies, or technical processes.
Create summaries, dashboards, or slide decks to present findings.
Support leadership in varied areas of operational or financial analysis including monthly management reporting, valuation modeling, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
Monitor fundamental economic, industry, and corporate developments through the analysis of information obtained from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, and personal interviews
Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the fields of business and insurance
Attend training sessions and networking events organized by the company.
Seek feedback and apply learning to assigned tasks.
Create and/or join internal teams related to the Company’s Corporate Responsibility initiatives