Director, Business Operations & Strategy

About the Role

The Claims Solutions division at Verisk is looking for a strategic thinker to serve as the Director, Business Operations & Strategy reporting to the division’s Chief Business Officer.  This is a high impact position focused on driving growth and operational excellence within the high-performing and dynamic Claims Solutions Division. 

The ideal candidate brings a mix of business acumen with a strong ability to balance strategic thinking and tactical execution. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with the Claims Solutions leadership team in shaping and supporting the goals and objectives. In a typical day, you may assist in developing a business case for a new innovation, work with counterparts across Verisk to problem solve an operational issue or conduct an analysis and present it to the leadership team. This role offers high-level visibility and responsibility while working in the fast-paced Claims business and will require you to demonstrate proven experience operational and strategic skills within a C-suite environment.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

Collaborate directly with the CBO to provide strategic, analytical and operational support across all of Claims. 

• Drive follow-through on critical projects, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely execution.
• Sample projects could include:
  • Pressure test & support business cases for innovation.
  • Conduct market and competitive research and synthesize insights.
  • Design & roll out market research and competitive intelligence program.
  • Build out global talent optimization strategy.
  • Participate in M&A processes, including evaluation and integration.

Claims Operational Support & Leadership Enablement

• Own preparation for key Claims-wide meetings, including agendas, briefing documents, and presentations.
  • Build out then monitor key KPIs on business objectives and flag risks, delays, or opportunities for adjustment.
  • Facilitate cross business unit and support functions and problem-solving among senior stakeholders.

Special Projects & Business Operations

• Manage special projects and initiatives as directed by the CBO
  • Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, Legal, and other departments to advance business objectives.
  • Problem solve across key projects, ensure solutions mindset within teams.

About You and How You Can Excel in This Role

• 5-10 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking and/or business operations
• Demonstrated success building persuasive analysis through strategic understanding and data
• Experience in plan and lead projects in a matrized organization 
• Experience working within C-suite
• Self-directed, execution-oriented, problem-solver
• Highly collaborative with experience working in a matrixed organization
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Preference for In-Office: Jersey City, Salt Lake City, Boston, Bradenton

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for