AVP, Strategic Initiatives

AVP, Strategic Initiatives

Everest Reinsurance Company – Operations

This hybrid position is located in Warren, NJ or New York City, requiring 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

We are looking for a professional to drive transformational initiatives across the Casualty portfolio. The role partners with senior leadership to optimize operations, deliver innovative solutions, and accelerate the company's strategic priorities.

• Lead transformation efforts: evaluate and redesign operational processes and organizational models to unlock efficiency and scalability.
• Execute strategic priorities: translate strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps and deliver key initiatives across the Casualty portfolio.
• 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 to ensure on‑time, on‑budget execution with strong governance, transparency, and accountability.
• Harness data to drive decisions: use analytics and KPIs to track performance, inform decisions, 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.

• An engineering mindset with an ability to solve business problems through thoughtful process improvements and system designs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the 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 and delivering high‑quality work, even when encountering obstacles.
• Insurance subject matter acumen;
  Casualty expertise preferred.
• 7+ years of financial services consulting, operations, or analytics experience, or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's degree.

Base salary range: $190,000 – $220,000 annually. Compensation will be based on experience, education, qualifications, and location.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, 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. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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 at ever