AVP, Strategic Planning - Hybrid

Marketing Statement

About Tokio Marine:

Tokio Marine has been conducting business in the U.S. market for over a century and we are licensed in all states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, and write all major lines of Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance. We provide unique insurance and risk management tools from our experienced staff of account executives, underwriters and loss prevention engineers and fair and timely claim settlement from a skilled team of claim professionals. We work with major brokers and leading independent insurance agents throughout the United States to serve the world's largest and most distinguished organizations.

We are committed to creating value for our customers by providing ANSHIN (safety, security and peace of mind). We strive to be creative and passionate as we work towards our long-term success.

Tokio Marine Holdings is Japan's oldest, and one of the largest property and casualty insurers. Founded in 1879, TMNF operates worldwide in 47 countries. With annual revenues of approximately $50 billion and an A.M. Best rating of A++, one of the highest in the industry, we are one of the top 20 insurance providers worldwide.

Job Summary:

This position will take a leading role to assist and support CEO, Head of SPD, and Senior Management in developing the Company’s strategy and priorities, developing business plan and financial targets, monitoring and analyzing Company’s performance and setting necessary countermeasures, executing strategic options, and communicating with both external and internal stakeholders including but not limited to the Tokyo head office. 

The individual should be self motivated, and a creative thinker with a high level of intellectual curiosity, excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills and the ability to gain credibility and influence others. 

Essential Job Functions:

1.  Strategy Development

• Lead the annual strategic planning process and mid and long term strategy discussion. Working with CEO, Head of SPD, and Senior Management, the individual will spearhead the process and will facilitate corporate strategy meetings.
• Clearly articulate the strategy and goals within the company.
• Evaluate business plan and provide analytical recommendation where appropriate.

2.  Financial Projection

• Develop and manage financial model for financial projection of the company.

3.  Operational Monitoring

• Report to management about analysis of operational and financial result with the  target, historical result and industry benchmark. The individual will work with multiple departments to improve the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of operational and financial data.
• Coordinate and develop management report to Tokio Marine Holdings.

4.  Market and Peer Analysis

• Develop access to variety market intelligence and conduct market and competitor analysis for strategy development and monitoring purpose. 
• Make recommendations to stakeholders including CEO and Senior Management on appropriate action.

5. Facilitate communications with external and internal stakeholders

• Facilitate Town Hall meetings
• Assist CEO in internal communications
• Communicate with Head Office
• Communicate with external vendors and compliance organizations such as rating agencies, state departments of insurance, other group companies within the Tokio Marine group, and various others as needed.

6. Execute assigned strategies including but not limited to acquisition and post-merger strategy.

Work Arrangement: This role currently follows a hybrid schedule requiring 2 days per week in the office, with the remaining days worked remotely. The work arrangement may be subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance or management preferred
• MBA or equivalent degree strongly preferred
• 3+ years experience in corporate planning or strategy role working with senior management.
• Experience working at a multinational Japanese business operation preferred
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior management and company leadership, and to gain credibility and to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to structure and write reports and presentations to senior management. 
• Proven project management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines.
• Self starter and willingness to pursue new and challenging tasks.
• Solid analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions
• Strong financial modeling skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and integrate multiple sources of data and information.
• Demonstrated ability to link business objectives to operating models
• Familiarity with property-casualty insurance/reinsurance preferred

Salary range $160,000 to $175,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base.

TMA believes the perfect candidate is more than just a resume. If you don't meet every single requirement, but are still interested in the job, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allow us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development and internal career opportunities.  

EEO Statement

Tokio Marine Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, or sexual orientation.