VP Weather Solutions

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Vice President of Verisk Weather Solutions/PCS is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the performance and operational success of our business unit within the insurance and reinsurance industries. This role requires a deep understanding of technical and data-driven products, with an emphasis on weather-related services. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, a track record in managing dispersed teams of technical professionals, and the ability to drive results through collaboration across various centers of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Develop and execute strategic plans for productivity enhancement, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and market demands.
• Operational Excellence: Direct and coordinate departmental activities concerning production, pricing, sales, and distribution.
• Policy Implementation: Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and enforce policies, goals, and procedures.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage the organization's financial activities, optimize investments, and seek efficiency gains.
• Market Adaptation: Understand and position the business unit to excel within the target market, conveying its unique value proposition both internally and externally.
• Management & Coaching: Lead and develop a team of middle managers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Market Analysis: Continuously evaluate market trends and competitors to innovate and drive revenue growth.
• Budgeting: Oversee departmental budgets in collaboration with the Finance department.
• Leadership Development: Mentor the management team in strategic thinking and effective people management.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of business management, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Expertise in the insurance and reinsurance industries with a background or strong interest in meteorology.
• Proficiency in managing Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, and HR operational processes.
• Proven experience in leading dispersed technical teams and managing highly technical, data-driven products.
• Customer-centric with a commitment to high service quality and satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability in personnel management, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Well-versed in business and finance principles, with a keen understanding of market trends.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within a profit and growth-focused business unit.
• Experience at an insurtech or software startup a plus

Core Competencies

• Uphold high ethical standards and integrate values into business practices.
• Engage in strategic thinking to make informed judgments and provide quality policy advice.
• Build effective relationships, foster engagement, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
• Lead change initiatives and drive results while acting as a steward for the organization.
• Develop and execute HR strategies to meet team needs in collaboration with HRBP.
• Manage financial resources effectively, aligning them with the company’s financial framework.
• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Promote innovation and collaboration among teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required - emphasis in meteorology, science, or a related field a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Masters of Business Administration a plus.

Additional Information

In 2023, Verisk received Great Place to Work® Certification for our outstanding workplace culture for the sixth year in a row and second-time certification in the UK, Spain, and India. We’re also one of the 38 companies on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list and one of 18 companies on Spain’s Best Workplaces™ list.

For over fifty years and through innovation, interpretation, and professional insight, Verisk has replaced uncertainty with precision to unlock opportunities that deliver significant and demonstrable impact. From our historic roots in risk assessment, we’ve