Senior Director, Client Partner - Insurance

Client Partner – Insurance

A Client Partners plays a key role in our growth and are tasked with rapid business expansion within their assigned accounts, responsible for growth, health, and prospects of account relationships. The Client Partner is the end-to-end account owner responsible for overall account P&L and senior client relationships. We are seeking a leader with outstanding abilities in building relationships at the CxO level and an extensive network of executives. Additionally, they should have a strong drive to enhance revenues, improve operating margin, and foster employee growth and development. Must bring outstanding consulting skills and a deep appreciation of IT tools, techniques, systems, and solutions.

In This Role, You Will

• Drive profitable growth through identifying and leading all aspects of the closure of new, renewal, and expansion opportunities in the Insurance sector
• Develop client engagement strategies and quantify costs of pursuit
• Lead accountability against Measurable Revenue/Profit Growth within set timelines
• Review the account metrics with the delivery, operations, and finance teams on regular basis
• Be part of senior management reviews for the performance metrics of the account
• Collaborate with multiple service lines, innovation teams and business teams in Cognizant to formulate a business plan and implement it at account level
• Focus on developing a plan to increase the visibility of Cognizant in the account relationship and in the Insurance industry
  
  

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position in New Jersey requiring 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• Minimum 15 years in the Insurance domain, in a client facing role or account leadership role, in an IT professional services or management consulting firm
• Experience of leading diverse teams, experience of cultivating and collaborating in a multi-cultural environment
• Strong experience with the global service delivery model
• In-depth understanding of business problem domain, technology, and services solution domains for the targeted industry vertical
• A strong performance track record of leading different portfolios-ranging from sales, new sales, programs, and existing annuity business
• Ability to navigate a large organization, work in a multifaceted matrix and have the power of persuasion through content and confidence
• Ability to lead a client P&L of at least $50 - 70 million dollars, including reporting and metric assessment for the account
• The ability to conceptualize, analyze, build blueprint for business transformations and present solutions in the Insurance domain
• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  

This Will Help You Stand Out

• MS or MBA degree
• Strong background in a project environment and application development
• Proven ability to contribute to new business development efforts and to lead and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage and maintain all facets of complex assignments
• Demonstrable problem-solving abilities with the aptitude to identify strategic solutions to business problems with enterprise-wide implications
• Demonstrate the flexibility to work among diverse corporate environments, industries, and technical and non-technical audiences
  
  

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000-$250,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to apply

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, based on applicable law.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or any time in the future.