Director Strategy & Operations

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Shape it… and Enjoy it. AXA Equitable is a global leader in the financial protection industry, providing solutions that allow our clients to accumulate and secure the financial resources they’ll look to depend on throughout the various stages of their lives. It’s a tough commitment, and we need your candor, insight and diligence to ensure we deliver on our promise to our clients, our shareholders and the communities where we conduct business.Your future belongs to you. And while we can’t predict where you’ll be, we can promise an interesting journey as you explore and advance your career with us. Along the way, you’ll be encouraged collaborate with colleagues, and seek out challenging assignments at AXA Equitable¬—and abroad with AXA Group—where your creativity, resourcefulness and ingenuity will facilitate the development of novel business solutions for our clients and business partners.The relationships you’ll cultivate, and the experiences you’ll gain with us, are invaluable and rewarding. But that’s only part of what you’ll receive. We also reward you with competitive base compensation, performance incentives and Total Rewards that include an impressive range of health, wellness and wealth accumulation programs such as a pension, 401(k) and stock purchase plan. Visit www.axa-equitable.com to learn more.

Job Description:The Director of Strategy and Operations contributes to the successful management of the overall operational infrastructure of the Corporate Markets distribution channel. The Director of Strategy and Operations reports to the VP Strategy and Operations. This role will interact with multiple functions within Corporate Markets and AXA Equitable, as well as with external vendors.Principle Responsibilities Include: Serve as an active, contributing member to the team responsible for managing the Corporate Markets' organizational infra-structure and ensuring that the proper operational controls are in place to effectively grow the organization with a high degree of operating efficiency and effectiveness.Collaborate with peers in centralized functions such as Product, Marketing, Finance, and IT to achieve Corporate Markets objectives. Lead initiatives involving those areas.Identify, problem-solve and raise to managers issues regarding strategic opportunities, service center support, system development, risk management, and compliance related matters. Contribute strategic thinking and analysis to the creation and implementation of the strategic business plan. Create success measures for the Corporate Markets' key initiatives, which measure overall business performance.Identify ways to leverage technology to advance the business, and direct implementation efforts.Create presentations for the Corporate Markets group, including the development of documents to be used by senior managers in discussions with AXA senior leadership and with external clients.Deliver presentations to groups, including senior leadership.Take ownership of multi-faceted projects, including defining workplans, identifying and problem-solving issues, seeking appropriate counsel, and creating timely deliverables.Collect and analyze feedback from Business Development and Sales to create MBR, Board meetings and other key internal messaging and presentation content. Develop the content for presentations.Perform analysis to balance cost and service levels to realize Corporate Markets' value proposition to plan sponsors and plan participants, and adapt the operating model as necessary. Enhance cost performance and the customer experience.Manage and proactively contribute to the personal development and learning of junior team members.Positively contribute to the team environment and show a willingness to work with all areas of the Corporate Markets organization to build and grow the business.

Job Requirements:Qualifications: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience is required in the insurance, finance, or brokerage industry or equivalent business experience and a basic knowledge of companies and associated regulations.Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers and managers.Demonstrates effective communication and group presentation skills. Can effectively articulate thoughts and ideas. Can lead 1-on-1 and large group meetings.Displays comfort in presentations and interactions with senior leadership. Strong analytical ability.Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.Intimate knowledge of collaborative business areas (such as Finance and IT) a plus.Maintains a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office software and related business software programs. Education: College Education required, preferably in finance, business, or management.Additional exams may be required according to business needs.Other related industry designations, certificates, licenses or course work helpful.

In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k), pension and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment. EOE M/F/D/VWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Bachelor of Arts