Executive Director, Corporate Development & Enterprise Strategy

Trustmark Services Company; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 136,933 - 204,463; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Trustmark Services Company is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Development & Enterprise Strategy in Lake Forest, Illinois. This role focuses on driving transformational growth through strategic analysis, M&A strategies, and market development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate a rapidly changing industry. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, making this opportunity appealing for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in strategy consulting, M&A, or strategy development.
• Strong communication skills in written and verbal forms.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic analysis on products and businesses.
• Develop business cases for growth opportunities.
• Support and manage aspects of M&A processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Trustmark’s mission is to improve wellbeing – for everyone. It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture. It is a culture we can only realize by building trust. Trust established by ensuring associates feel respected, valued and heard. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture of diversity and inclusion where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves. At Trustmark, we have a commitment to welcoming people, no matter their background, identity or experience, to a workplace where they feel safe being their whole, authentic selves. A workplace made up of diverse, empowered individuals that allows ideas to thrive and enables us to bring the best to our colleagues, clients and communities.About the roleWe are looking for an Executive Director, Corporate Development & Enterprise Strategy to help drive our transformational growth agenda. This will include developing market defining partnerships and M&A strategies, collaboration in strategy and M&A execution and developing near and long-range business strategy. This role will drive market and product development as well as define new segments within the employee benefits ecosystem.Key AccountabilitiesOwn and drive strategic analysis on existing and new products and businesses, including quant research and analysis, secondary/primary competitive research, synthesis, and making strategic recommendationsBuild effective narratives that translate to a variety of audiences (e.g., executives, senior leaders, peers, third-party partners) to support alignment of key growth priorities, strategic recommendations, and M&A deal hypothesisDevelop business cases, including business model evaluation, build, borrow, buy analyses, market sizing, and investment requirementsSupport, and/or own and drive aspects of M&A process/activities in support of growth strategyEvaluate pipeline of innovations in employee benefits and start-ups for acquisition or partnership; seek and evaluate possible business, technology, and/or delivery partner relationships to support growth objectivesMinimum RequirementsBachelors or master’s degree or equivalent work experience6+ years of relevant professional work experience (strategy consulting, M&A, and/or strategy development within an organization)Demonstrated success analyzing internal/external partnersRelentless curiosity and possess a passion to learn new concepts and create innovative analyses to identify opportunitiesDemonstrated strengths in and passion for extracting insights from data and converting ideas to actionAbility to work in a rapidly changing industry, tolerate ambiguity, and demonstrated disruptive thinkingDemonstrated problem-solving leadership with limited oversightHigh degree of motivation to self-start, and go above and beyond the task at handStrong communication skills, both written and verbalHighly collaborative team player able to lead and work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensusPreferredExperience crafting strategies based on how consumers are engaging in the insurance journey (touching at least one of provider, payor, or external technology partner), to reveal how products/brands can better connect with their consumersStrong technology and data analytics acumenStrong executive presenceThe compensation range for this role is (based on the corporate location in Lake Forest, Illinois):$136,933 - $204,463 per yearThe final salary offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonus. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive salary within the market.Brand: TrustmarkIn addition to compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums. For questions about compensation and benefits, please speak to the Recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.Trustmark is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.