QBE Insurance Group Limited
Corporate Development Lead
Job Location
Grand Central, NY, United States
Job Description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity
This role will contribute to the definition, development and management of key deliverables within Corporate Development and across North America. You will support North America CFO on strategic initiatives and deliverables across Finance, Actuarial, and Legal functions. You will identify value drivers that drive business outcomes, facilitating key enterprise processes and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
• Support key corporate development projects and operating plan by communicating with key contributors from across the organization to align tasks with growth strategy and ensure cohesive project execution
• Lead research to identify business and economic trends, understand competitive landscape though peer benchmarking and market screening, and uncover opportunities for business expansion
• Under the direction of the North America CFO, plan and coordinate key projects and submissions by liaising with executive team, seeking stakeholder input and providing feedback to continually improve and ensure consistent messaging across North America
• Build strong internal partnerships and maintain regular communication of business needs
• Support North America CFO in creating clear and concise executive level presentations that outline new opportunities, including strategic fit, financial analysis and risk profile to relevant stakeholders including Board of Directors, GEC, Executive Management Board (EMB) and others
• Facilitate and lead periodic reviews of the corporate, growth, product, and transaction strategies including vision, goals and metrics
• Perform valuation analysis, financial modeling and other quantitative analysis to recommend opportunity advancement
• Facilitate the development and preparation of financial models, including earnings, capital and liquidity, to produce proforma analysis of key growth scenarios
• Maintain inventory of corporate development opportunities, including ranking of identified areas of growth by capital intensity and premium rate environment
• Participate in and facilitate cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment across the business and create strong partnerships with business leaders in functional groups
• Provide advice regarding financial implications of business activities and make recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance
• Analyze data to contribute to discussion of required hurdle rates for new areas of growth based on ROE and ROAC targets of existing class of business
• Assess profitability and develop growth projections to recommend and build a business case for executive-level projects that meet organizational objectives
• Perform required due diligence processes to ensure detailed review and evaluation of all relevant aspects
• Build team collaboration across the entire Finance, Actuarial, and Legal function; build rapport and offer an environment and culture that feeds creativity and growth
Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
• 7 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
• Ability to navigate QBE to co-create solutions and manage complex projects
• Ability to lead through influence to deliver outcomes on time
• Excellent analytical skills combined with a practical, quantifiable and structured approach to problem-solving
• Ability to understand and analyze complex financials and data related to M&A, joint ventures, investments, and financing activities
• Utilize strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Apply business and financial acumen
• Communicate effectively across the organization; collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
• Analyze risks, benefits and opportunities to ensure organizational competitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives
Preferred Experience
• Management consulting experience
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
• Corporate finance experience
• Experience in a public company
Preferred Knowledge
• Economic and accounting principles and practices
• Financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Relevant trends and information within the industry
About QBE
We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.
We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/
US Only - Travel Frequency
• Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)
US Only - Physical Demands
• General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.
US Only - Disclaimer
• To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Global Disclaimer
• The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.
Compensation
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
AL, AR, AZ, CO (Remote), DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX (Remote, Plano), UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY
* * * * *
Annual Salary Range: $132,000 - $198,000
CA (Remote, Fresno, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
* * * * *
Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000
NJ and New York City NY
Benefit Highlights
You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation. We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees. That's why we offer the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month. This approach ensures a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can come together to innovate and drive success.
Skills:
Business Case Development, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Divestitures, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management
Application Close Date: 16/05/2025 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Location: Grand Central, NY, US
Posted Date: 11/28/2024
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity
This role will contribute to the definition, development and management of key deliverables within Corporate Development and across North America. You will support North America CFO on strategic initiatives and deliverables across Finance, Actuarial, and Legal functions. You will identify value drivers that drive business outcomes, facilitating key enterprise processes and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
• Support key corporate development projects and operating plan by communicating with key contributors from across the organization to align tasks with growth strategy and ensure cohesive project execution
• Lead research to identify business and economic trends, understand competitive landscape though peer benchmarking and market screening, and uncover opportunities for business expansion
• Under the direction of the North America CFO, plan and coordinate key projects and submissions by liaising with executive team, seeking stakeholder input and providing feedback to continually improve and ensure consistent messaging across North America
• Build strong internal partnerships and maintain regular communication of business needs
• Support North America CFO in creating clear and concise executive level presentations that outline new opportunities, including strategic fit, financial analysis and risk profile to relevant stakeholders including Board of Directors, GEC, Executive Management Board (EMB) and others
• Facilitate and lead periodic reviews of the corporate, growth, product, and transaction strategies including vision, goals and metrics
• Perform valuation analysis, financial modeling and other quantitative analysis to recommend opportunity advancement
• Facilitate the development and preparation of financial models, including earnings, capital and liquidity, to produce proforma analysis of key growth scenarios
• Maintain inventory of corporate development opportunities, including ranking of identified areas of growth by capital intensity and premium rate environment
• Participate in and facilitate cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment across the business and create strong partnerships with business leaders in functional groups
• Provide advice regarding financial implications of business activities and make recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance
• Analyze data to contribute to discussion of required hurdle rates for new areas of growth based on ROE and ROAC targets of existing class of business
• Assess profitability and develop growth projections to recommend and build a business case for executive-level projects that meet organizational objectives
• Perform required due diligence processes to ensure detailed review and evaluation of all relevant aspects
• Build team collaboration across the entire Finance, Actuarial, and Legal function; build rapport and offer an environment and culture that feeds creativity and growth
Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
• 7 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
• Ability to navigate QBE to co-create solutions and manage complex projects
• Ability to lead through influence to deliver outcomes on time
• Excellent analytical skills combined with a practical, quantifiable and structured approach to problem-solving
• Ability to understand and analyze complex financials and data related to M&A, joint ventures, investments, and financing activities
• Utilize strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Apply business and financial acumen
• Communicate effectively across the organization; collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
• Analyze risks, benefits and opportunities to ensure organizational competitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives
Preferred Experience
• Management consulting experience
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
• Corporate finance experience
• Experience in a public company
Preferred Knowledge
• Economic and accounting principles and practices
• Financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Relevant trends and information within the industry
About QBE
We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.
We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/
US Only - Travel Frequency
• Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)
US Only - Physical Demands
• General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.
US Only - Disclaimer
• To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Global Disclaimer
• The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.
Compensation
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
AL, AR, AZ, CO (Remote), DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX (Remote, Plano), UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY
* * * * *
Annual Salary Range: $132,000 - $198,000
CA (Remote, Fresno, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
* * * * *
Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000
NJ and New York City NY
Benefit Highlights
You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation. We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees. That's why we offer the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month. This approach ensures a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can come together to innovate and drive success.
Skills:
Business Case Development, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Divestitures, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management
Application Close Date: 16/05/2025 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Location: Grand Central, NY, US
Posted Date: 11/28/2024
Contact Information
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