What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Strategy position at WCF Insurance?
WCF Insurance is an “A” rated, innovative property and casualty carrier with more than a century of experience serving businesses across the Western United States. Since 1917, we have built our reputation on doing the right thing, being great at what we do, and helping others succeed. As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share these values and want to contribute to delivering an excellent insurance experience.
Position Overview
WCF Insurance has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a VP, Strategy, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a full-time, exempt position.
WCF is a financially strong, growing mutual insurer with capital and the appetite to expand through both organic and inorganic means, and this position exists to bring outside-in analytical rigor to those decisions. The VP is expected to operate as both an executive leader and a hands-on problem solver. This position is based at WCF Insurance’s Sandy , Utah headquarters in Sandy, Utah. Relocation assistance is available for the applicant selected.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy
WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include:
Current WCF Employees
Please apply through the "Internal Job Postings" tab within your employee Workday account.
Values
The person in this position must demonstrate the WCF values of doing the right thing, being great at your job, and helping others succeed to fulfill the company’s mission of excellence.
Working Conditions
This position is based in an office environment with adequate temperature and lighting control. There are no known hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, or other environmental factors. There are potentially high-stress situations that require meeting deadlines. The employee must meet the job attendance requirements for this position.
Our People
WCF strives to provide an excellent work experience and cultivate an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive.
WCF Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Position Overview
WCF Insurance has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a VP, Strategy, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a full-time, exempt position.
WCF is a financially strong, growing mutual insurer with capital and the appetite to expand through both organic and inorganic means, and this position exists to bring outside-in analytical rigor to those decisions. The VP is expected to operate as both an executive leader and a hands-on problem solver. This position is based at WCF Insurance’s Sandy , Utah headquarters in Sandy, Utah. Relocation assistance is available for the applicant selected.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy
- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop, refine, and evolve WCF’s enterprise strategy.
- Conduct environmental scanning, competitive analysis, market intelligence, and scenario planning to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and investment decisions across the organization.
- Establish governance processes, strategic planning cycles, executive briefings, and board-level reporting mechanisms.
- Develop and maintain acquisition and strategic partnership pipelines aligned with WCF’s strategic priorities.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, negotiation, due diligence, and integration of acquisition opportunities.
- Collaborate with finance, legal, technology, actuarial, and business leaders throughout transaction lifecycles.
- Build repeatable M&A processes, frameworks, governance structures, and playbooks, and develop the Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions.
- Set the direction for WCF’s brand, marketing strategy, communications, community relations, and the WCF Foundation through the VP, Marketing & Strategy.
- Ensure marketing, distribution, and agency priorities reinforce the enterprise strategy, particularly in geographic and product expansion.
- Bring analytical discipline to marketing investment decisions, segmentation, and measurement.
- Oversee the Transformation Office through the VP, Transformation, ensuring the enterprise initiative portfolio reflects strategic priorities.
- Maintain a single prioritized view of enterprise initiatives so that sequencing, resourcing, and trade-off decisions are made deliberately.
- Partner with the CIO, COO, and business leaders to move validated initiatives into execution and hold them to measurable outcomes
- MBA or equivalent graduate degree required; bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related analytical field.
- At least five years of post-MBA experience, including experience at a management consulting firm at the engagement manager or case team leader level or above.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise or corporate strategy for a large, complex organization.
- Direct experience leading or supporting mergers, acquisitions, or corporate development transactions from thesis through diligence and integration.
- Experience leading and developing teams or demonstrated readiness to move from leading client teams to leading a permanent organization.
- Strong analytical, business, and financial acumen, including comfort with financial modeling, valuation, and capital allocation.
- Experience in insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to the executive team and the board of directors.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Team-player mindset and willingness to collaborate.
WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K with a generous 6% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Time off to volunteer in the local community
- All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year.
Current WCF Employees
Please apply through the "Internal Job Postings" tab within your employee Workday account.
Values
The person in this position must demonstrate the WCF values of doing the right thing, being great at your job, and helping others succeed to fulfill the company’s mission of excellence.
Working Conditions
This position is based in an office environment with adequate temperature and lighting control. There are no known hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, or other environmental factors. There are potentially high-stress situations that require meeting deadlines. The employee must meet the job attendance requirements for this position.
Our People
WCF strives to provide an excellent work experience and cultivate an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive.
WCF Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.