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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AI StrategyBusiness ConsultingCost Benefit AnalysisROI NPVSuccess MetricsPrioritizationStakeholder FacilitationExecutive StorytellingWorkshop FacilitationOperating ModelsPlaybooks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Business Strategy & Innovation Lead role?

A Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field and 3+ years of relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility in strategic projects are required. Candidates need proven ability to solve complex problems systematically with strategic thinking, business acumen, and experience supporting business cases or cost benefit analyses.

Is this position remote or hybrid?

The role is hybrid, as indicated by the job title.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of work environment does this role involve?

The role involves thriving in a demanding and sometimes ambiguous environment, adapting to shifting priorities, and working both independently and collaboratively in a team setting with cross-functional stakeholders including senior leaders.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to influence others, the ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops for alignment, and experience leveraging external perspectives on AI best practices.