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Director of Strategy

Verisk
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026
Job Description

The Claims business unit is hiring a Director as part of a team supporting ClaimSearch products. This position will play a critical role in supporting the continued success in an evolving market. This role involves conducting comprehensive market and competitive analyses, developing strategic positioning, formulating go-to-market strategies, and working closely with leadership to drive business growth and success.

Responsibilities

Market Analysis:

  • Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
  • Analyze market data to provide insights and recommendations for strategic planning.
  • Monitor industry developments and assess their impact.

Competitive Analysis

  • Evaluate competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Develop competitive intelligence reports to inform strategic decisions.
  • Identify potential areas for differentiation and competitive advantage.

Strategic Positioning

  • Collaborate with other functional teams to define products’ strategic positioning.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance market position.
  • Ensure alignment of strategic initiatives with overall business objectives.

Go-to-Market Strategy:

  • Collaborate with other functional teams to develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies for new products and services.
  • Coordinate with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure successful execution.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of go-to-market initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry influencers.
  • Communicate strategic plans and initiatives to internal and external audiences.

Leadership And Team Development

  • Mentor and develop a high-performing strategy team.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 7 years of experience in strategic planning, market analysis, competitive analysis, and go-to-market strategy.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Leadership experience with a focus on team development and mentorship.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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