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The Strategic Initiatives Manager will lead cross-organizational strategic efforts to support the growth of CRC Group. This role involves managing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, and other large-scale change initiatives across CRC Group and its lines of business (LOBs). The successful candidate will drive strategic projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Lead and manage M&A and divestiture projects, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with CRC Group’s strategic goals.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive growth and operational efficiency across the organization.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities.
- Conduct thorough market analysis and due diligence to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among various stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.
- Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives, providing regular updates to senior management.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with strategic projects.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic planning, M&A, or related fields, preferably within the financial services or insurance industry.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are preferred.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.
CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.
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What We Do
CRC Group is one of the largest wholesale insurance distributors in the U.S.
CRC Group consists of three divisions, Commercial Solutions, Group & Individual Solutions, and Specialty Programs. The CRC Group family of brands includes CRC, TAPCO, Insurisk, CRC Programs, 5Star, The ABC Program, Negley, Professional Insurance Concepts, Pro-Praxis, SHU, Target, JH Blades, CRC Voluntary Benefits, Ethos Underwriting Services, and Hanleigh.
CRC Group’s insurance offerings and practice groups range from commercial property, casualty, professional lines, small business, transportation, environmental, construction, energy, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing & distribution, public entity, and real estate, to personal lines, disability, voluntary benefits, and more.
CRC Group has the largest collection of actionable data in the wholesale business and we are putting it to use to consistently deliver better outcomes and more efficient results for our clients. We leverage data to provide a better client experience through limits benchmarking reports, amendatory endorsements, comparison tools, form review library, and property risk assessment reports. We have unveiled the REDY platform, which uses data and analytics to help clients win. In addition, we offer products exclusively available from CRC Group through our Insurisk brand. Our Claims Advocacy team is another way we strive to enhance the client experience, our dedicated team is ready to assist even after the policy is placed, we are here to help in the event of a difficult claim, as well.
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