Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Director, Corporate Strategy - M&A to join our Corporate Strategy team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role:
As a Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, you will play a critical role in shaping Oscar’s corporate strategy, determining the course the company will take to maximize enterprise value and growth in a way that is aligned with the mission of the company. You will leverage your expertise in strategic finance and business development to evaluate and complete major initiatives, including M&A, partnerships, and other cross-functional strategic projects. This position is perfect for a strategic leader who excels at building robust business cases and translating strategies into outcomes.
You will report into the Vice President, Corporate Strategy.
Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid
Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $232,000 - $304,500 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, company equity grants and annual performance bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Strategic Evaluation: Drive the analysis of inorganic growth opportunities—including M&A, partnerships, and investments— informed by the company's long-term corporate strategy.
- Develop Strategic Frameworks: Create and apply analytical frameworks to assess new markets and potential targets, rigorously evaluating their alignment with our long-term vision and competitive advantages.
- Author Strategic Recommendations: Build and present compelling business cases for major initiatives to the executive team, grounded in deep market analysis and a clear strategic rationale.
- Support Corporate Governance: Prepare analyses and strategic content to inform and support key governance forums, covering both operational and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze Market Landscapes: Conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to proactively identify and prioritize strategic opportunities.
- Shape the Integration Strategy: Define the pre-deal integration thesis and, post-close, act as a strategic advisor to functional teams to ensure their integration priorities align with the deal's original objectives.
- Gather Market Intelligence: Cultivate a network of industry experts, advisors, and thought leaders to gather intelligence and sharpen our perspective on the evolving business landscape.
- Compliance with all applicable laws.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in a corporate strategy, strategic finance, banking or similar strategic role within the healthcare industry.
- Demonstrated experience in developing complex business cases and financial models to support major corporate decisions.
- 5+ years of experience directly influencing and advising at the executive level on major financial and strategic initiatives.
Bonus points:
- MBA or Master's degree in a finance-related discipline from a top-tier program.
- Proven track record of successfully guiding organizations through significant strategic transactions and growth initiatives.
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Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
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What We Do
Health care is broken; we're trying to fix it. The Oscar team is focused on utilizing technology, design and data to humanize health care. We're a group of technology and health care professionals who looked at the current state of the US health care system, got frustrated by the horrible consumer experience, and decided to do something big about it. Backed by a renowned set of investors and advisors, we’ve set out to revolutionize health care.
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