AVP, Strategic Initiatives

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AVP, Strategic Initiatives About Everest

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity, focusing on disciplined capital allocation and long‑term value creation.

This highly visible role partners with senior leadership to drive transformational initiatives, optimize operations, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance performance across the Casualty portfolio. The position is hybrid, based in Warren, NJ or New York City, with a requirement to work three days in office and two days remote.

You are a professional who has successfully led complex, strategic business programs in the P&C industry, passionate about execution, collaborative, and able to work with all types of people. You value direct communication, know how to adapt project management methodologies, and lead by example.

• Lead transformation efforts: evaluate and redesign operational processes and organizational models to unlock efficiency and scalability.
• Execute strategic priorities: drive and deliver key initiatives across the Casualty portfolio, translating strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps.
• Own complex programs: lead large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives—including technology implementations—across underwriting, product, actuarial, finance, operations, and IT.
• Deliver measurable impact: manage initiatives end‑to‑end, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget execution with strong governance, transparency, and accountability.
• Harness data to drive decisions: use analytics and KPIs to track performance, inform decision‑making, and communicate progress to executive stakeholders.
• Advance innovation and AI adoption: partner with AI Engineering and Technology teams to identify and scale high‑value use cases across Casualty.

• Engineering mindset with ability to solve business problems through thoughtful process improvements and system designs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and influence cross‑functional teams and leaders.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills tailored for a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines, delivering high‑quality work products, and honoring commitments, even when encountering obstacles.
• Insurance subject‑matter acumen;
  Casualty expertise preferred.
• 7+ years of financial services consulting, operations, or analytics experience, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree.

The base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $220,000 annually, based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) match and retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits.