Director, Business Strategy, EUR

Overview

In this strategy advisory role, you will shape Travelers Europe’s strategic direction by translating market insights into prioritized investments. You will lead cross-functional workstreams, benchmark against competitors, and formalize performance measures to track progress. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving clarity and momentum across complex, multi-market initiatives. This is an opportunity to influence strategy in a global insurer with a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• Minimum 25 days holiday + option to buy up to 35
• Wellness programme and mental health resources
• Volunteer and Matching Gift programme

Responsibilities

• Strategic formulation and leadership of key initiatives, including market horizon scanning and competitor benchmarking
• Design and communicate an investment framework aligning priorities with business objectives
• Lead strategy communications with Corporate Communications and stakeholders to ensure visibility of priorities and outcomes
• Establish and mature performance frameworks (OKRs, KPIs) to monitor progress and drive disciplined execution
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, navigating ambiguity and building consensus across cross-functional teams

Key requirements

• Degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, Finance, or related discipline
• Understanding of London and European insurance markets and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in corporate strategy, business transformation, or related discipline within a complex organization
• Experience working with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Strong financial and analytical acumen to assess portfolio performance and opportunities
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills for diverse audiences
• Experience across geographies and cultures in global financial services or insurance

• Strategic thinking
• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• OKR and KPI design
• Portfolio performance assessment
• Strategic prioritization and investment framing

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