Jobs and Careers
EQ
Strategic Innovation Group Team Member
EquitableUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Aug 2024
💰 $67,000/yr
About the role
At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Role Description
The successful candidate will join the Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) team, one of several teams within the IDO. SIG functions as a high-octane internal consulting firm whose mission is to harness the power of strategic innovation to forge new avenues of growth, uncover hidden opportunities for savings and enhance critical business processes. The team focuses principally on five areas: 1) corporate innovation & investment through its flagship 'EPIC' - or 'Equitable's People Inspiring Change' - program; 2) organizational redesign; 3) low code application development, automation and analytics; 4) process re-engineering and 5) competitive research and implementation.
Across all five areas, the individual will partner with stakeholders to problem-solve, design and develop impactful solutions. To succeed in this role, the team member will need to be able to work independently but also collaborate with others, thrive in an ambiguous environment and have a relentless focus on outcomes. He or she will be a low-ego builder, energized by the challenges that come with creating new things.
What we're looking for:
An outcome-driven leader who:
An insatiable learner who is:
A strong listener and communicator who:
About the Innovation & Design Office
The Innovation & Design Office (IDO) was formed in October 2019 to lead Equitable's adoption of New Ways of Working. Drawing on proven and time-tested practices, the IDO drives enterprise change by positioning the company to execute on its long-term strategy. In particular, the IDO has led implementation of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and championed the adoption of Agile methodologies throughout the organization that enable teams to introduce innovative products and services more quickly. More recently over the past year, the IDO has created entirely new programs, from an enterprise innovation ecosystem to data-driven leadership training.
The base salary range for this position is $67,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills
Business Data Analysis: Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.
Business Process Design: Knowledge of business process design; ability to develop appropriate techniques to re-examine key processes and focus on optimi
We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Role Description
The successful candidate will join the Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) team, one of several teams within the IDO. SIG functions as a high-octane internal consulting firm whose mission is to harness the power of strategic innovation to forge new avenues of growth, uncover hidden opportunities for savings and enhance critical business processes. The team focuses principally on five areas: 1) corporate innovation & investment through its flagship 'EPIC' - or 'Equitable's People Inspiring Change' - program; 2) organizational redesign; 3) low code application development, automation and analytics; 4) process re-engineering and 5) competitive research and implementation.
Across all five areas, the individual will partner with stakeholders to problem-solve, design and develop impactful solutions. To succeed in this role, the team member will need to be able to work independently but also collaborate with others, thrive in an ambiguous environment and have a relentless focus on outcomes. He or she will be a low-ego builder, energized by the challenges that come with creating new things.
What we're looking for:
An outcome-driven leader who:
- Takes ownership of targeted workstreams and relentlessly focuses on driving results
- Is a "do-er" - can build mini-presentations, conduct data analysis and do competitive research
- Perseveres in the face of challenges and organizational roadblocks
- Embraces and even thrives on uncertainty and ambiguity
- Attempts to understand root causes of issues and problem-solves solutions
An insatiable learner who is:
- Open-minded, willing to flex across new areas and "roll up his or her sleeves"
- Able to explore new domains and grasp complex concepts in new subject areas
- Self-motivated and dedicated to continuous self-improvement
- Excited to learn and adopt Agile principles, practices and mindsets
A strong listener and communicator who:
- Actively listens to stakeholders' needs and can take the perspective of counterparts
- Consistently attempts to identify insights and actionable next steps
- Demonstrates good oral and written communications skills
About the Innovation & Design Office
The Innovation & Design Office (IDO) was formed in October 2019 to lead Equitable's adoption of New Ways of Working. Drawing on proven and time-tested practices, the IDO drives enterprise change by positioning the company to execute on its long-term strategy. In particular, the IDO has led implementation of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and championed the adoption of Agile methodologies throughout the organization that enable teams to introduce innovative products and services more quickly. More recently over the past year, the IDO has created entirely new programs, from an enterprise innovation ecosystem to data-driven leadership training.
The base salary range for this position is $67,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience, preferably in the insurance or broader financial services industry
Skills
Business Data Analysis: Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.
Business Process Design: Knowledge of business process design; ability to develop appropriate techniques to re-examine key processes and focus on optimi
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s