Market Execution Lead or Market Execution Lead, AVP - Crop

Zurich RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America’s farmers and ranchers. It’s been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it’s one of the nation’s largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents.

The Market Execution Team within RCIS is seeking a Market Execution Project Lead (6T) or a Market Execution Lead, AVP (7T).

The Market Execution Team works on high priority initiatives for RCIS to achieve our strategic objectives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in executing RCIS strategy to achieve profitable growth, improve ease of doing business and build a high-performance culture.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of senior executives to drive the cross- functional key initiatives in RCIS, showcase your problem solving, project management and relationship management skills. Working with all Functions including Claims, Underwriting, Operations, IT and Finance on a diverse set of topics will provide a holistic understanding of the Crop business and strong development opportunities.

This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication and team management/interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be highly self-motivated and able to build strong working relationships with both Internal and External Stakeholders.

What this opportunity offers:

• Exposure to senior leadership and C-level executives
• Challenging and high-priority projects
• High caliber colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Rigorous coaching and world-class training
• A holistic understanding of the Crop insurance business
• Limited travel requirements

Join us to build top-tier consulting skills and take your career to the next level with one of the largest financial institutions in the world.

Key responsibilities may also include:

• Leading projects to support strategy execution
• Leading meetings and problem solving sessions with the broader groups from the Crop internal stakeholders including senior executives
• Supporting new strategy implementation efforts and evaluating key projects/initiatives to determine if key deliverables are being met.
• Constructing and managing senior executive level presentations that convey analyses and insights in a cohesive story (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Drawing connections and insights across multiple projects / parts of the organization to ensure continuity of organization wide initiatives.

 
This role will be filled at either the Market Execution Project Lead or Market Execution Lead, AVP level.  The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

 
Basic Qualifications:

Market Execution Project Lead:

• Bachelors Degree and  4 or more years of experience in the Strategic or Project Management/Consulting
  
  OR

Market Execution Lead, AVP:

• Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Strategic or Project Management/Consulting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Project Management experience
• Strong technical skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of relational databases
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships, particularly with market-facing teams
• Insurance industry experience

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. 

The combined salary range for this position is $85,500 to $175,100.  with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set between 15% and 20% dependent upon the level of the role..

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

Location(s): AM - Anoka, AM - Omaha, AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-LBWL1 #LI-DIRECTOR