2VP Strategic Initiatives Job

Job Title: 2VP Strategic Initiatives
Job ID: 791305
Location: CT-Hartford

Available Openings: 1

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.

That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

SUMMARY:
The 2VP, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading a team of technical professionals engaged in research, data mining and predictive modeling efforts for our direct marketing area. Lead and manage a research team in conducting exploratory research in concepts relatively new to the insurance industry such as Lifecycle Underwriting, Lifetime Value of a customer household, etc. The focus of this team is to identify profitable and unprofitable segments of the business for pricing, underwriting and marketing action in this new and exciting distribution channel. In this capacity, supports the achievement of profit, expense and business objectives of the business line.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
-Provide technical leadership to the team. Translate high-level business needs into appropriate analysis to deliver actionable results on a tight time frame to senior business leaders
-Build and manage a strong analytics team. In this capacity, define positions, interview and select team members, establish performance metrics, challenge, mentor and coach staff.
-Identify potential research areas and evaluate their usefulness.
-Secure sponsorship/support for high potential pay-off projects.
-Write detailed research reports for senior management review/action.
-Manage multiple projects and all phases of a project
-Assist in implementation of results of analysis. Assistance to include working with internal support staff (e.g., technology staff, business centers, product management unit, finance, etc.) to ensure results are available to the end user.
-Manage vendors [contracts, projects and performance]
-Carry out administrative responsibilities including budgeting and expense management

EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY:
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S) in a quantitative field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:
-10+ years of demonstrated successful modeling, research and leadership experience preferred
-Demonstrated ability in statistical modeling and data mining techniques as well as SAS, programming and other database software
-Clearly demonstrates specific knowledge requirements related to research and analysis.
-Is action-oriented in approach to solving business problems.
-Demonstrate a high degree of trust through demonstrated personal integrity, ethics and a commitment to doing the right thing.
-Ability to proactively recognize opportunities to achieve the best results.
-Ability to look at things in new and innovative ways to benefit the business and positively impact profitability and sales results.
-Ability to communicate, present ideas and give direction related to this function and other senior business executives in a clear and effective manner.
-Able to create a positive working environment within unit. Seek out opportunities that further develop self and/or staff members with critical knowledge and skills. Set clear standards of performance, track, evaluate and effectively communicate feedback to others.
-Commitment to excellence in research.
-Ability to work independently.
-Tenacity - ability to persist in an environment resistant to change

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Hartford