Strategy Manager
About The Position
Palomar’s Corporate Development team is seeking a Strategy Manager to support enterprise strategic initiatives, operational scale efforts, and cross-functional execution priorities. The role is part of a fast-paced team working on high-impact projects and reports to the Vice President of Corporate Development. Day-to-day work includes strategic planning, operational scale initiatives, market and competitive analysis, executive reporting, initiative tracking, and cross-functional execution against corporate priorities. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage projects from concept through execution. The role requires synthesizing substantial information into actionable recommendations and partnering across business units to advance strategic initiatives. The position is based in La Jolla, California, and requires working in the office five days per week.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of relevant work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, a chief of staff role, or insurance experience driving high-impact initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree required; recent MBA graduates are considered.
- Ability to manage business initiatives through completion and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to work in-office five days a week.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analysis skills preferred.
- Familiarity with the insurance industry is not required.
- Recent MBA graduates are considered.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational scale, organizational alignment, and execution against strategic priorities.
- Support operational buildout initiatives and scalable process improvements across the organization.
- Develop presentations, analyses, dashboards, and reporting materials for executive leadership and Board discussions.
- Conduct market, competitor, and business performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Build and maintain operational analyses and forecasting tools.
- Track strategic initiative execution, including milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for senior management.
- Support business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and enterprise planning efforts.
- Use data, technology, and analytical tools to improve reporting, visibility, and operational execution.
- Serve as a liaison between Corporate Development senior leadership and internal stakeholders across the organization.
- Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify strategic risks and opportunities.
- Take ownership of strategic projects and special assignments as directed by the Chief Strategy Officer, Vice President & Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO, and Vice President, Corporate Development.
Benefits
- Full suite of medical benefits.
- Long-term financial incentives, including stock.
- 401(k) with 3.5% automatic, fully vested employer contributions.
- Competitive PTO and holiday program.
- Lifestyle spending allowance.
- Professional development assistance.
- Career exploration opportunities.
- Regular company-wide social events, including virtual events.
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
