MetLife · 5 hours ago
Director - Global Strategy & Execution
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The Director of Global Strategy & Execution will support the organization’s strategic projects and help position the company for the future by leading programs that define, communicate, and support the execution of business strategies and initiatives globally.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Perform rigorous fact based, quantitative and qualitative analysis to support definitions; synthesize the insights from the analyses and develop recommendations
Provide deep and ongoing evaluation of the opportunities and threats from current and future competitors and partners; direct the research and monitoring of environmental forces, market, regulatory, and industry trends; identify opportunities, risk, or recommended changes to strategy as necessary
Plan and drive project management of complex initiatives
Work on global cross-functional teams to evaluate, provide insight, and drive strategic outcomes for maximum impact; enable the transfer of strategic ideas into operational decisions and actions
Communicate strategy and initiatives effectively at the executive level and across the organization
Focus on helping the business solve problems and answer key questions through close interaction with senior leadership
Drive and embed Agile, experimentation, and innovative ways of working across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience defining, communicating, and delivering on strategy and operational initiatives to drive business growth with a top-tier consulting firm
Flexibility to work with different time zones. Minimum travel required
Thinks strategically and has strong execution capabilities
Demonstrates strong analytical approach to solving problems
Drives to synthesis and develops recommendations. High degree of comfort with ambiguity
Possesses strong project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities
Shows business maturity, has strong presence and possesses advanced written and verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration skills and ability to engage across multiple functions and business units
Ability to influence and negotiate without formal direct authority, consultative in approach; diplomatic
Preferred
Degree in Finance, Business, Economics preferred; higher degree MBA/MS a big plus
Prior insurance or retail financial services experience is a plus but not mandatory
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home
Pet
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (164)
2024 (108)
2023 (113)
2022 (155)
2021 (75)
2020 (81)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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