Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

Overview

Why AAA Life

AAA Life is a respected and trusted American brand that has been focusing on Life Insurance and Annuity Products since 1969.  At AAA Life we have over 1.8 million policies where we take pride in earning the trust of our policyholders who understand our promise to be there for them – and their families – when we’re needed most.  By joining the AAA Life team, you are joining a company that genuinely cares about helping each other, with a devotion to protect the lives of those around us.   We embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture where all associates can feel a sense of belonging and use their unique talents and perspective to influence, innovate, motivate, and thrive.

How You’ll Work

Location: Livonia, MI

Work Solution: Remote

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy will work closely with the Senior Director, Strategy to help define and drive the Life strategy of AAA. AAA Life’s Strategy team functions as an internal consulting group and serves as a partner and advisor to the Executive team. The team’s mandate is to develop business strategy, lead mission critical, cross-functional efforts, deliver objective analysis and insights, and execute on strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's overall corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Conduct thorough market and customer research and analysis to support development of company’s near and long-term growth strategy.
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams to formulate strategic initiatives, business plans, and performance metrics to achieve AAA’s Life Strategy.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports, presentations, and communications to senior management, AAA Life board and AAA Club executive stakeholders to effectively communicate strategic plans, progress, and outcomes.
• Lead strategic projects and initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and product/service expansions, from ideation to execution.
• Assess and evaluate the company's internal capabilities and resources to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategic solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to anticipate potential impacts on the company's strategy and recommend adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business transformation, strategic planning, or a related field, with a track record of delivering business impact.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and partnering with stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.
• Analytical capabilities, including experience using data, market insights, and financial analysis to inform decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including financial modeling, business analysis, and executive-level presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a leading management consulting firm, including 3+ years of strategy consulting experience.
• MBA, master's degree, or equivalent advanced business, analytical, or strategy-related experience.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, fintech, or another regulated industry.
• Experience in strategy, operations, marketing, product, distribution, finance, corporate development, or a related function.
• Experience conducting market assessments, competitive analysis, and customer or industry research.
• Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
• Experience mentoring team members and contributing to an inclusive, collaborative team environment.