Business Strategy & Innovation Lead (Hybrid) at Securian Financial Group

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Insurance, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in applicable field
3+ years relevant experience, with increasing levels of responsibility with strategic projects
Proven ability to solve complex problems through a systematic approach with strategic thinking and analysis complemented by strong business and financial acumen
Experience supporting creation of business cases and/or cost benefit analyses
Thrives in demanding and sometimes ambiguous environment and able to adapt to shifting priorities
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, including with senior leaders
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
Highly self-motivated, with keen sense of ownership and passion to deliver results
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or relevant advanced degree
5+ years relevant experience, with increasing levels of responsibility with strategic projects
Experience at management consulting or investment banking firm, corporate or business strategy role preferred, financial services experience a plus

Responsibilities

Translate strategy into execution by providing consulting support before and during discovery phases to shape use-case and bold stroke business cases, problem statements, value hypotheses, and decision frameworks; align with business SMEs, Pod Owners, corporate finance, and portfolio management
Frame the potential value by supporting creation of cost benefit analysis and sensitivity logic that inform ROI/NPV; steward assumptions and value logic, then collaborate with Finance and portfolio management to validate/benchmark
Assist with measurement plans. Consult on defining success metrics, baselines, counterfactuals, and test/learn approaches (pilots, A/Bs, phased rollouts) so value realization can be proven after launch
Prioritization & sequencing recommendations. Facilitate evaluation, dependency, and trade-off discussions; provide the “why” behind the recommended sequence
Executive storytelling. Collaborate with communications to create crisp, decision-oriented materials (decks, briefs, one-pagers) that synthesize analysis into options and recommendations
Operating model & playbooks. Take ownership of, maintain, and enhance repeatable artifacts such as Bold Stroke playbooks, use-case intake templates, and business-case checklist
Stakeholder facilitation. Lead workshops to pressure-test assumptions, resolve ambiguity, and build cross-functional alignment—especially between business leaders, tech, risk, and finance
Leverage an external perspective and help inform AI COE of best practices and AI evolutions outside of Securian’s four walls