Strategic Initiatives Manager at CNA National Warranty Corp – Scottsdale, Arizona

CNA National offers finance and insurance products to vehicle purchasers through franchised automobile dealerships nationwide. Our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction has earned us a total of 20 Dealers' Choice Awards, including 13 consecutive years of first-place honors. Founded in 1982 as Western National by a visionary entrepreneur, we were purchased in 1995 by CNA Financial, one of the oldest insurance companies in the nation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of CNA, we operate as a “small company within a large company” bringing the best of both worlds to our clients – the speed, flexibility, and nimbleness of a small business, with the stability and backing of a $55 billion parent.

Strategic Initiatives Group

The Strategic Initiatives group was established to provide a talent pipeline to leadership positions in CNA National. Reporting to CNA National’s Chief Operating Officer, this small team is responsible for design and execution of solutions which respond rapidly to opportunities supporting profitable growth of the business. Team members work on several projects at any given time and take them from conceptual design all the way through implementation. They operate in both individual contributor roles, as well as in supporting roles to executive leadership.

Candidate Profile – Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives.

Ideal candidates will be results-driven individuals who are quick learners with an aptitude for problem solving, who combine a quantitative outlook with the ability to lead and motivate teams. They should thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with business leaders and be viewed as impartial and trusted advisors. Other critical skills are flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and an ability to align the interests of multiple stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Five years of work experience, with a minimum of three years at a leading consulting firm in an Associate, Senior Associate, Consultant, or Senior Consultant role.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Expert levels of proficiency with MS Excel and MS Powerpoint

• Insurance, warranty, or automotive experience would be a plus but is not a necessity

• BA/BS required. Undergraduate education in a quantitative field and MBA would be preferred

Benefits

• Among the benefits CNAN offers are:

• A competitive salary and bonus structure, along with a 401K match program

• A work culture which supports a healthy work/life balance, including no/very limited travel!

• Twenty-four days paid time off each year, including paid sick time and public holidays. Additional vacation time may be offered to truly exceptional candidates.

• Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.

• A location in beautiful old town Scottsdale, Arizona. Relocation subsidies would be considered for exceptional candidates.