Market Strategy Associate

Lockton•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Drives operational excellence in practices through the execution of major initiatives and the support and development of business plans. Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, and then implements change process as needed. Focuses on innovative and creative ways to achieve desired results in the areas of accuracy, productivity, service, cost effectiveness and growth and development of team members. Collaborates across departments to drive optimal productivity and to foster an environment in which diverse backgrounds are respected and valued. Ensures performance plans are set, maintained, and continuously improved. Maintains work flows by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources. Implements cost saving initiatives and then develop reporting procedures and systems. Supports the financial management of an organization including communication and transparency to organizational leaders, developing and maintaining budgetary processes and analysis and expenses management. Develops and leverages internal and external tools to effectively manage and plan for resources and staffing needs. Acts as an advisor to teams within organizations regarding projects, tasks, and operational information. Evaluates division of workloads and tasks within team ensuring optimal utilization. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Performs other responsibilities and duties as needed.

Requirements

Typically requires two to five years of experience in the field
Understands industry trends and governmental regulations
Strong analytical ability to organize data and make informed decisions
Ability to multi-task and reprioritize as necessary
Ability to work constructively with a varied level of professionals
Ability to complete continuing education requirements as needed
Ability to attend company, department, and team meetings as required, including industry training sessions
Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
Legally able to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Drives operational excellence in practices through the execution of major initiatives and the support and development of business plans
Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, and then implements change process as needed
Focuses on innovative and creative ways to achieve desired results in the areas of accuracy, productivity, service, cost effectiveness and growth and development of team members
Collaborates across departments to drive optimal productivity and to foster an environment in which diverse backgrounds are respected and valued
Ensures performance plans are set, maintained, and continuously improved
Maintains work flows by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources
Implements cost saving initiatives and then develop reporting procedures and systems
Supports the financial management of an organization including communication and transparency to organizational leaders, developing and maintaining budgetary processes and analysis and expenses management
Develops and leverages internal and external tools to effectively manage and plan for resources and staffing needs
Acts as an advisor to teams within organizations regarding projects, tasks, and operational information
Evaluates division of workloads and tasks within team ensuring optimal utilization
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
Performs other responsibilities and duties as needed