5 Senior Management Roles jobs in Clayton

Our client is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Vice President of Strategic Planning to lead the development and execution of long-term strategies for their organization. This senior leadership role is based in St. Louis, Missouri, US , and will be instrumental in shaping the company's future growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and emerging trends across various industries. You will be responsible for guiding the executive team in identifying new opportunities, assessing risks, and making critical decisions that drive sustainable competitive advantage and shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate the company's long-term strategic vision and corporate objectives.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Lead the strategic planning process, including annual and multi-year strategic plan development.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business unit heads to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and initiatives.
• Oversee the execution and performance monitoring of strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and manage financial models to support strategic decision-making, including forecasting, budgeting, and investment analysis.
• Identify potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures that align with strategic goals.
• Present strategic recommendations and progress reports to the Board of Directors and senior management.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation throughout the organization.
• Manage a team of strategic planning professionals, providing leadership and development.
• Ensure alignment of organizational resources and capabilities with strategic priorities.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and adapt strategies as necessary to maintain market leadership.

Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful long-term corporate strategies.
• Expertise in financial modeling, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Experience in corporate finance, M&A, and strategic partnerships.
• Familiarity with various business sectors and global markets.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office collaboration.

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape the future direction of a prominent organization.

Our client, a leading innovator in its field, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Remote Director of Strategic Planning to lead our corporate strategy initiatives from anywhere. This executive role is critical for shaping the future direction of the company, driving growth, and ensuring long-term competitive advantage. The ideal candidate possesses a strategic mindset, exceptional analytical abilities, and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful long-term plans. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate with senior leadership and teams across the organization through advanced digital platforms, contributing to high-level decision-making without geographical constraints.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine the company's overarching strategic plan, aligning with market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and organizational capabilities.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry forecasting to identify strategic imperatives and growth areas.
• Lead the development of long-range strategic plans, including scenario planning and risk assessment.
• Translate strategic initiatives into actionable plans and objectives for various business units and functions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to foster strategic alignment and drive execution.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives, track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and new business ventures.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and discussions among senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations and performance reports to the Board of Directors and executive team.
• Champion a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field. A PhD is a plus.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, management consulting, or a similar high-level strategic role, preferably within a complex organization.
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive business strategies that have driven significant growth and profitability.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a remote, distributed team environment, leveraging technology for collaboration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and persuade senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic frameworks.
• Experience with M&A strategy and execution is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the trajectory of our organization and drive impactful change on a global scale, offering the flexibility of a fully remote role.

**Director, Strategic Partnerships & Planning**
This role reports into an executive leader at Anywhere Integrated Services. Our team is focused on designing and building out Anywhere's new business line under a new brand, Upward Title & Closing. This business line will consist of joint ventures between Anywhere Integrated Services' wholly owned title and closing companies and participating Anywhere Brands real estate affiliates.
This role will be responsible for supporting Upward's go to market roadmap; and leading the collaboration with partners and leadership to build a high-impact business plan for each new company. We are looking for a passionate and experienced strategist who will help to own both external partnerships and financial modeling for our suite of companies.
Successful individuals in this role can plan on earning a competitive base salary and variable compensation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Partner Management - Support ownerships of broker-owner relationships, input, and questions from Anywhere franchisees during the 3-6 month implementation phase. Own relationships with partners post-launch and develop a programmatic approach for ongoing partner success.
- Company Financial Planning: Support the build of high-impact roadmap and viable joint venture entities, including: identifying viable geographies for additional affiliate outreach, working with finance to build pro-formas, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners on office footprint, staffing, and implementation decisions
- Leadership & Communications - Serve a key communicator and program owner during the 3-5 month implementation phase. Set a precedent for thoughtful listening and iteration. Ensure launch progress and key decisions are clearly and enthusiastically communicated to internal stakeholders, including leaders in operations, legal, finance, marketing, and Anywhere brand partners.
- Thoughtful Implementation - Collaborate with internal teams to own and iterate on the workplan and ensure all launch processes are efficient and impact-oriented. Think outside the box on how things should (or could) be done.
**Minimum Requirements:**
- 5+ years of experience in strategic or partnership management functions; no real estate or industry experience required.
- Experience in working closely with external partners (clients, partners, etc) to build and communicate business strategies and plans. Expertise in pitching a plus.
- High degree of confidence working with financial models and partnering with finance stakeholders
- Expert in program management and ownership, including data-driven iteration on the value proposition, processes, and communications of a complex program/offering.
- Proven experience in leadership level communications and presentations; experience in managing external partners a plus.
- Stellar communication and presentation skills
- Superb time management skills and a strong sense of ownership for outcomes
- Ability to work independently, including analyzing and proposing changes in strategy, tools, and structure
- Diverse candidates, thinking, and backgrounds encouraged!
**Anywhere is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:**
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D
+ 401(k) savings plan with company match
+ Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time
+ Paid Family & Paternity Leave
+ Life Insurance
+ Business Travel Accident Insurance
+ All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning
+ Tuition reimbursement for approved programs
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Adoption Assistance Program
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
+ Employee Discounts
+ Employee Resource Groups
Anywhere Integrated Services is a driving force in the title and settlement services industry. Anywhere Integrated Services is national in scope, but each of its companies are locally staffed, with a wealth of experience in settlement services. We operate in 49 states as well as the District of Columbia, and provide closing services in all 50. Anywhere Integrated Services is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate. Anywhere Real Estate is a publicly traded company and a global provider of real estate services. It franchises and owns several of the industry's leading real estate brands and brokerages.
Anywhere Integrated Services' Family of Companies operate more than 40 distinct company and brand names throughout the United States such as Title One (ID), Sunbelt Title (FL), Equity Title (CA), Texas American Title Company (TX), Market Street Settlement Group (NH/ME), Mid-Atlantic Settlement (MD), Burnet Title (MN / IL / WI) and U.S. Title (MO).
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (   **(NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next.** Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate ( , Century 21® ( , Coldwell Banker® ( , Coldwell Banker Commercial® ( , Corcoran® ( , ERA® ( , and Sotheby's International Realty® ( , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.
**At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone's next move - your career included.** What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. **We pursue talent** - strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. **We value our people-first culture,** which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report ( .
We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:
+ Great Place to Work
+ Forbes World's Best Employers
+ Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies
+ Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies
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**Who Are We?**
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Underwriting
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$68,600.00 - $113,000.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Bond & Specialty Insurance provides management and professional liability insurance, as well as surety bonds to businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes. As an underwriter, you will have a dynamic role that blends evaluating and analyzing financial and business risk, building relationships, and selling and negotiating with clients, agents, and brokers.
This role is part of the Private & Non-Profit Liability team which provides financial protection private and non-profit companies. Team members work in a fast-paced environment that analyzes complex data related to financial performance, industry and economic exposures, and risk management practices Coverages range from Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, CyberRisk, Kidnap and Ransom, Crime, and Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement.
The Associate Account Executive (AAE) will build relationships with agents and brokers to provide insurance or surety solutions to customers. An AAE will analyze and evaluate risk to achieve business goals within an assigned book of business.
As an AAE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and are learning to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. As you develop the ability to assess risk and sell our products, you will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of a typically smaller assigned book of business.
+ Underwrite and negotiate routine customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
+ Partner with leadership, execute business unit underwriting strategies across your book of business to achieve profit and growth objectives.
+ Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to identify cross-selling opportunities.
+ Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings.
+ Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
+ Execute agency, region, and group sales plans with guidance from management.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Applicable professional experience.
+ Bachelor's degree.
+ One to three years of applicable underwriting experience.
+ Working knowledge of products, the regulatory environment, and local market conditions.
+ Critical thinking skills with the ability to underwrite, market products, identify financial challenges, and analyze available information to make decisions in alignment with our risk appetite.
+ Communication skills with the ability to negotiate with agents and brokers.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ One year of related professional experience.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ( ) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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