Principal Business Operations Consultant

Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

Merit pay increase

Retirement plan with employer match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-site gym and wellness

Job summary

Texas Mutual Insurance Company seeks a senior strategist to drive external corporate development, partnerships, and major investments in a flex-hybrid environment in Austin. You will serve ELT, prepare executive materials, and guide cross‑functional strategy execution.

The role requires 8–10 years in management consulting or corporate strategy, strong board‑level presentation skills, and proven ability to influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training or experience (MBA preferred).
8-10 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related discipline.
Demonstrated experience advising C-suite and senior executive partners.

Responsibilities

Lead external search for new partners, evaluating joint ventures, strategic alliances, and M&A opportunities that align with the enterprise 5-year transformation roadmap.
Conduct comprehensive market scans, competitive intelligence synthesis, and evaluation processes for potential corporate development opportunities.
Drive end-to-end business case analysis (BCA) for major investments or new market entries.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the ELT and VP of Corporate Strategy by facilitating and leading the evaluation of critical, high-impact decisions.
Develop executive-ready materials, including Board/Executive Leadership presentations and workshops.
Facilitate exploratory discussions and strategic alignment workshops with senior management.
Operate with a high degree of independence to lead Texas Mutual's most complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Oversee project outcomes from conceptualization through execution, ensuring strategic goals are met without requiring direct people-management authority.
Act as the connective tissue between the VP of Corporate Strategy's vision and the operational execution of the strategy team.

Skills

Executive communication

Corporate development knowledge

Influence & leadership

Analytical & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA preferred

Job description

We're excited you're considering joining a great place to work!

Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

About this Position
Texas Mutual is headquartered in the growing Mueller neighborhood in Austin. Texas Mutual offers excellent benefits opportunities to volunteer in the community, professional development, a modern office, a flex-hybrid work schedule, employee events, an on-site fitness center, and more.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

External Corporate Development & Partnerships

Lead external search for new partners, evaluating joint ventures, strategic alliances, and M&A opportunities that align with the enterprise 5-year transformation roadmap.
Conduct comprehensive market scans, competitive intelligence synthesis, and evaluation processes for potential corporate development opportunities.
Drive end-to-end business case analysis (BCA) for major investments or new market entries.

Executive Support & Strategic Advisory

Serve as a trusted advisor to the ELT and VP of Corporate Strategy by facilitating and leading the evaluation of critical, high-impact decisions.
Develop executive-ready materials, including Board/Executive Leadership presentations and workshops.
Facilitate exploratory discussions and strategic alignment workshops with senior management.

Strategy Leadership & Execution

Operate with a high degree of independence to lead Texas Mutual's most complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Oversee project outcomes from conceptualization through execution, ensuring strategic goals are met without requiring direct people-management authority.
Act as the connective tissue between the VP of Corporate Strategy's vision and the operational execution of the strategy team.

What You'll Bring:

Requirements:

Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education, training or experience. (MBA preferred)
Have 8-10 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience advising C-suite and senior executive partners

Skills:

Executive Communication: Demonstrated experience creating and delivering Board-level presentations, executive briefings, and narratives that inspire informed decision-making among senior leaders
Corporate Development Knowledge: Hands-on experience evaluating M&A targets, structuring strategic partnerships, and conducting competitive market intelligence to support enterprise-level investment decisions
Influence & Leadership: Experience promoting alignment and delivering results on high-stakes initiatives by leveraging relationships, credibility, and persuasion rather than direct authority
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to build financial models, conduct business case analyzes, and translate complex data into applicable recommendations

Texas Mutual Pay Transparency

The base pay range is based on the market evaluation of the job and may include pay for multiple levels. Individual base pay within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including experience, performance, education, and demonstration of skills and competencies required for each role.Your recruiter can discuss the full value of our total compensation package with you, including our generous bonus plans and flex-hybrid work model.

Base Pay Range: $150,049.65 - $185,355.45 Per Year

Flex-Hybrid Work Environment:

Texas Mutual's flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by working remotely and collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.

Our Benefits: