Senior Director – Enterprise Strategy – Enterprise Strategy and Competitive Intelligence
| Company | Northwestern Mutual |
|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, WI, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $156170 – $290030 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, startups, investment banking, private equity/venture capital, or similar roles, with at least 1+ year leading teams
- Bachelor’s degree required, Masters or MBA preferred
- Expertise in navigating complex business challenges using structured problem-solving to develop recommendations and facilitate executive decision-making
- Extensive experience using industry strategy frameworks, including evolving them to be fit-for-purpose to support a comprehensive strategy development process
- Demonstrates high personal initiative by setting and achieving challenging goals, working comfortably under tight deadlines, and exhibiting entrepreneurial leadership
- Expert in cultivating an enterprise-wide perspectives to enhance overall strategy, backed by data-driven insights, market analysis, competitive intelligence, and research
- Skilled in storytelling and executive communication, capable of preparing and delivering presentations that articulate insights and synthesize complex ideas into accessible formats for c-suite and board audiences
- Proven ability to build collaborative, cross-functional relationships across all organizational levels. Direct experience developing relationships with senior level executives
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with experience in coaching and mentorship
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with writing executive memos
- Exceptional skills in leading small teams, setting clear goals, coaching strategic skillsets, and fostering a positive team culture.
Responsibilities
- Conducting thorough market analysis to evaluate opportunities, assess alignment with Northwestern Mutual’s business model, estimate financial and organizational impact, and secure stakeholder approval to integrate into company priorities and execution plans
- Leading cross-functional teams to build strategic priorities, establish clear success metrics through outcomes and key results, and partner with the business to craft the associated business case(s)
- Developing thought leadership and strategic perspectives that will drive discussion with senior leadership and oversight committees, including Board of Trustees meetings, Policyowners Examining Committee, and executive leadership meetings
- Managing, training, and developing the next generation of Enterprise Strategists, fostering a team of strong, strategic thinkers for the company.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.