Head of Financial Management & Strategy

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

Welcome to Munich Re Specialty - North America, a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise to our partners and customers. As a trusted industry expert, we offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages. With the financial strength and global resources of our A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, we provide unmatched stability and reliability.

Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and experienced organization that is shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.

Future focused and always one step ahead!

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Head of Finance and Strategy reports to the CEO and assumes a key role in the overall financial and strategic management of the company. This position is responsible for the direction of Munich Re Specialty’s North America financial functions including, but not limited to planning, implementing, reporting, managing analyzing and controlling all financial-related activities for the company.

The role is also accountable for shaping the long term business strategy and steering MRSNA leadership to drive the company’s growth, profitability, and overall success.

• Lead and set direction for MRSNA’s financial management, planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting functions, in line with MR Group standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor MRSNA’s short- and long-term financial plans and budgets. Assess performance against plan and report results to local, regional and global senior management. Respond to group and regional inquiries regarding actual and plan results.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities and make recommendations as appropriate to enhance financial performance and business opportunities, including opportunities for expense efficiencies.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and strategy development.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with local regulatory laws and rules for financial reporting.
• Leverage technology and process improvements to maintain an effective back-office function organization that is responsive while supporting long-term efficiency targets. Look for opportunities to reduce internal complexities and enable business-focused solutions. Support and drive Munich Re Group’s talent-related goals to create and sustain a high-performance culture and diverse workforce.

• Lead and set the direction to provide MRS NA expert guidance for developing, communicating, and executing the company's overall strategic plan.
• Creates and socializes MRSNA’s strategic roadmap and product plan within the context of critical business needs, technology needs, pain points, and business impact.
• Builds thought leadership, analysis, and execution capability for identifying market trends, strategic trends, emerging product and platform trends, and new business models which may impact the direction and strategy of MRSNA in the commercial insurance space.
• Develops business cases for strategic priorities and/or capital expenditures in partnership with MRSNA executives; authors strategy white papers to communicate and constructively challenge the Company's strategic initiatives.
• Provides leadership in efforts focused on customer experience definition and market insights capability, platform feature development and prioritization and business process development and automation in the commercial specialty insurance market.
• Supports…