Head of Strategic Planning

3 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia MLC Life Insurance Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Strategy to join our team at MLC Life Insurance. As a key member of our Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the organisation's enterprise strategy.

Reporting directly to the General Manager of Strategy, Marketing, and Customer Experience, this senior leadership position is critical to driving the long-term vision and purpose of MLC Life Insurance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Team to craft innovative strategies, whether through new products, expanded services, or breaking into untapped markets and channels.
  • Monitor industry trends, analyse data to forecast emerging opportunities, and ensure the organisation's strategic direction is responsive to external influences such as competitor movements, regulatory changes, and shifting market dynamics.
  • Lead MLC Life Insurance's annual strategic planning process, working alongside senior leaders, the Board, and shareholders to refine the strategy.
  • Ensure this strategy is embedded into the organisation's decision-making and provide support on high-impact projects for the Chief Customer and Strategy Officer.
  • Change management, stakeholder engagement, and proactive risk management will be core to your responsibilities, as you ensure MLC Life Insurance navigates an evolving landscape with a clear and consistent strategic focus.
About You

You are an accomplished strategist with a minimum of eight years of experience in the life or general insurance, wealth management, or broader financial services industry.

With your deep expertise in strategic planning and execution, you thrive on collaborating with senior leaders and guiding complex initiatives that have lasting organisational impact.

Your ability to interpret and analyse data, combined with a strong commercial acumen, enables you to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and propose solutions that drive organisational success.

You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including the Board and Executive Team.

You understand the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships across the business, ensuring that strategic initiatives are embraced and embedded across the organisation.

Driven by integrity and a strong sense of purpose, you align with MLC Life Insurance's values and are committed to making decisions that promote growth, sustainability, and long-term success.

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