Strategy Manager

Allstate•McCullom Lake, IL

About The Position

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description The Strategy Manager will be responsible for assisting the Marketing Strategy team in the development and dissemination of our business strategies and operational priorities. This will require the individual to frame complex business challenges, apply rigorous analysis to evaluate alternatives, and communicate insights through clear, structured messaging. This role is ideal for an analytically minded strategist who is eager to grow into a trusted advisor by demonstrating the ability to break down complex problems, synthesize data into actionable insights, and build structured approaches that drive clarity and impact across the organization.

Requirements

4-6 years of experience working in a strategy function with experience supporting multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated experience independently leading analyses or workstreams that informed senior-level decisions
Synthesize clear takeaways from complex information and translate into actionable recommendations
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, with the ability to craft a clear point of view and develop concise, well-structured narratives
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and agility by leveraging diverse information sources to triangulate insights and generate strategic implications
Understand the flow of financial drivers across the business and apply this understanding to support strategic analysis and recommendations
Challenge the status quo with a forward-thinking mindset and a drive to innovate
Operate comfortably in dynamic environments with multiple concurrent workstreams
Balance big-picture thinking with the ability to break down initiatives into manageable components
Manage time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines
Act as a motivated self-starter who identifies opportunities and takes initiative to drive progress
Leverage informal networks to gather diverse perspectives, enrich strategic thinking, and influence enterprise direction
Commit to continuous professional development
Listen actively and empathetically to understand and integrate multiple viewpoints
Data Analytics
Growth Strategies
Strategic Thinking

Nice To Haves

Management consulting or corporate strategy experience preferred, with prior exposure to the insurance industry a significant plus

Responsibilities

Conduct structured analysis of defined business challenges by synthesizing internal data, stakeholder input, and market intelligence to support strategic recommendations and decision-making
Leverage financial benchmarking and scenario modeling to present leadership with a range of forward-looking scenarios that reflect potential operating environments
Craft and deliver high-impact communications, both written and verbal, that distill complex insights into clear, compelling narratives for senior audiences
Serve as a thought partner who can both engage in team problem solving and contribute to knowledge creation initiatives
Monitor competitor actions, market trends, and industry benchmarks to provide an outside-in perspective that sharpens internal strategy
Develop a deep understanding of departmental and enterprise-level strategies to ensure all deliverables align with broader organizational goals
Establish trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, functioning as an advisor and connector of ideas
Identify emerging topics that anticipate leadership needs and spark forward-looking dialogue

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