Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development

Title: Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development Company: Everest Global Services, Inc. Job Category: Operations Job Description: About Everest Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world. Position Summary: The VP, Strategy & Corporate Development, serves as a senior advisor and execution leader supporting the Head of the Office of the CEO. This role will drive enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives, assess acquisitions and other strategic investment opportunities, ensure cross‑functional alignment of key group-wide priorities, and enhance the Head of Office of the CEO’s ability to operate at scale. The VP will lead initiatives and act as a strategic integrator, orchestrating information flow, governance routines, and decision‑support processes across the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and broader organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Drive end‑to‑end execution of high‑priority CEO‑level strategic initiatives, ensuring milestones, risks, and dependencies are actively managed. Partner with the Head of the Office of the CEO to prioritize issues, synthesize insights, and prepare recommendations for CEO decision‑making. Support preparation for GEM, ELT, and Board meetings; ensure materials are analytically strong, strategic, and actionable. Corporate Development & Strategic Analysis Support Head of Office of the CEO in evaluating acquisition/divestiture opportunities; oversee preparation of strategic analyses and executive materials. Oversee analytical workstreams supporting strategic planning, competitive landscape assessments, and long-term corporate strategy development Enterprise Alignment & Cross-Functional Orchestration Coordinate with business and functional leaders to track follow‑up actions from CEO and Board; ensure accountability and timely completion. Lead enterprise‑level governance routines including strategic planning cadences, quarterly business reviews, and CEO/ELT operating rhythms. Executive Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with Marketing and Communications and Investor Relations to align CEO messaging with corporate strategy. Support creation of CEO briefing dossiers and stakeholder preparation materials for key CEO internal and external engagements. Provide day‑to‑day leadership to Office of the CEO staff, fostering clarity, precision, agility, and cohesive team delivery. What we are looking for: Demonstrated success operating in a senior strategic, enterprise‑level role, ideally within consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, corporate development, or a high‑performance advisory environment. Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to translate ambiguity into clear frameworks, recommendations, and executive‑ready insights. Advanced analytical acumen, with an understanding of valuation and insurance-related financials, the ability to oversee and challenge complex financial workstreams, synthesize input from multiple sources, and guide data‑driven decision‑making at the CEO/ELT level. Team leadership and project management strengths, with experience in leading teams to define workstreams and deliver outcomes, working collaboratively across functional areas. Deep understanding of the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance industry – including operating models, financial drivers, and competitive landscape – or proven ability to rapidly build domain expertise in a similarly complex sector. Superior executive communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver CEO/Board‑quality materials with clarity and precision. Highly effective cross‑functional operator with a track record of driving enterprise alignment, coordinating across senior leaders, and ensuring delivery against high‑stakes commitments. Organized, disciplined, and deadline‑driven, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous CEO‑level priorities in a fast‑moving environment. Self‑directed, proactive, and intellectually curious, with strong judgment, high integrity, and the ability to anticipate needs before they surface. Leadership presence with the ability to guide, mentor, and elevate team members while upholding a culture of excellence, agility, and accountability. Preferred Profile Experience in a top‑tier management consulting firm or investment bank. Prior work within internal corporate strategy, corporate development, or enterprise transformation roles with a history of measurable impact. Direct experience within a Commercial P&C insurer, with strong familiarity with industry operating models, KPIs, and financial frameworks MBA a plus The base salary range for this position is $245,000 - $265,000, plus bonus, and long-term incentive annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications, and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ Additional Locations: Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) Beware of recruitment fraud Please be cautious of phishing scams involving fake Everest job postings and individuals posting as Everest representatives making phony job offers. Always verify the identity of the recruiting professionals you work with. What you should know: At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain. EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.

Salary : $245,000 - $265,000