AVP, Global Strategy & Execution

Description and Requirements
Position: AVP, Global Strategy & Execution
Location: 200 Park Ave
Setting : Hybrid
Reports to: VP Global Strategy & Next Gen Ventures
Travel: Up to 10%
The Team You Will Join
Global Strategy & Execution advises MetLife's top executive officers (the ELT) and works in partnership with our global businesses. Functioning as in-house strategic and operational consultants, the group is responsible for leading programs that define, communicate, and support the execution of business strategies and initiatives globally.
The Opportunity
We are looking to attract the next generation of talent to drive the successful execution of MetLife's 'New Frontier' strategy and keep the company on a path to strengthen our customer focus and accelerate innovation. Individuals on this team can expect to get an unparalleled view into the breadth of the company's business while deep diving into several different areas through specific projects. We expect team members will eventually progress their careers within the business in any number of high-impact roles across MetLife. Reporting directly to the VP of Global Strategy & Execution, the AVP Global Strategy & Execution will focus on leading and supporting the organization's strategic priorities and positioning the company for the future.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future:

• Lead the development and implementation of programs that drive MetLife's New Frontier priorities; specifically,
• Provide expertise to regional teams to help adapt enterprise strategies and processes to local markets, as well as align bottoms-up strategies with enterprise initiatives; share best practices to tackle inefficiencies and enable speed of execution
• Lead or work on global cross-functional teams to evaluate, provide insight, and drive strategic outcomes for maximum impact; develop strategic ideas into operational decisions and actions
• Partner with finance teams to align strategy to financial plans, identifying risks and opportunities
• Drive and embed Agile, experimentation, and innovative ways of working across the enterprise
• Partner with key stakeholders to design effective communication of strategies to constituents, including the ELT and other senior executives, company employees, and external stakeholders
• To prepare MetLife for the future, conduct deep and ongoing evaluation of the opportunities and threats that could impact our company's competitive position; direct the research and monitoring of environmental forces, market, regulatory, and industry trends; identify opportunities, risk, or recommended changes to strategy as necessary

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):

• 8 or more years of experience defining, communicating, and delivering on strategy and operational initiatives to drive business growth with a top-tier consulting firm
• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics preferred; higher degree MBA/MS a big plus
• Prior insurance or retail financial services experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Adept at operating in a matrixed environment, building alignment and delivering together
• Strong results orientation, sound business judgment, and understanding of P&L levers and opportunities to optimize value
• Ability to inspire a shared vision and motivate others to achieve aggressive metrics and objectives
• Superior communication, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, including ability to flex style to fit audience
• Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders toward team solutions, including ability to establish and gain agreement on strategic direction
• Flexibility to work with different time zones. Minimum travel required.

• Achieving results:
  • Thinks strategically and has strong execution capabilities
  • Demonstrates strong analytical approach to solving problems
  • Drives to synthesis and develops recommendations. High degree of comfort with ambiguity
  • Leads and implements strategic growth initiatives from concept development through business case development
  • Possesses strong project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Shows business maturity, has strong presence and possesses advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Building relationships:
  • Manages change effectively and have proven ability to lead through influence and drive results through others in a highly matrixed environment
  • Builds teams, is inclusive by nature
  • Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives.
• Planning for the future:
  • Drives and embeds Agile, experimentation, and innovative ways of working across the enterprise
  • Seeks new opportunities and ways to create balanced business growth while improving operational capabilities.
  • Promotes customer centricity and ensures focus on creating great customer experiences to achieve competitive advantage.
  • Sets aggressive goals and is accountable for continuously driving improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards.

What Will Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• A blend of experience in top-tier consulting and corporate strategy in a complex, global financial services environment.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $164,200 - $218,900. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$164,200 - $218,900
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