United States onlyZurich is seeking a Strategy & Business Execution Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Middle Market team. This position offers flexibility to work remotely from your home office.
As the strategic Consultant within the Strategy and Business Execution team you will support proactive identification of opportunities and establish action plans to improve business outcomes, execute multiple assigned projects to support strategic initiatives and operational planning and support the leadership in developing long-term business, financial and operational plans
Responsibilities of a Strategy and Business Execution Consultant/Senior Consultant include:
- Lead and support end-to-end strategic planning initiatives in partnership with executive leadership
- Translate ambiguous business challenges into structured problem statements, strategic frameworks, and actionable plans
- Analyze internal and external data to identify insights, trends, and opportunities that inform strategic recommendations.
- Build compelling executive-ready PowerPoint presentations that clearly communicate complex ideas, data-driven insights, and strategic recommendations.
- Conduct ongoing analysis of competitors, market trends, and financial statements to generate insights that support strategic decision making and shape strategic planning efforts
- Monitor / review business progress relative to operational plans.
- Assist in valuation and measurement of key projects/initiatives.
- Build data models to support complex analyses.
- Gather market information, analyze key themes and trends
- Leverage advanced excel capabilities to build models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
- Serve as trusted strategic advisor to business leaders, providing thought partnership and influencing decisions without formal authority
- Support execution of strategic initiatives by tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring accountability.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity within the Strategy team
- Identify possible issues / opportunities and assists in developing/ scoping solutions for these opportunities to support the achievement of business objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Consultant:
- Bachelors Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Strategic and Operational Consulting area
OR
Senior Consultant:
- Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Strategic and Operational Consulting area
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or a similarly analytical, strategic role
- MBA
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g. pivot tables, complex formulas, scenario modeling) and PowerPoint (visual storytelling and executive presentation design)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize data into insights and translate insights into recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to tailor messaging to various stakeholders
- Insurance, financial services or banking knowledge
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 compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $64,600.00 - $140,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Consultant is $64,600.00 - $105,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Senior Consultant is $85,500.00 - $140,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
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.
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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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