Strategy Manager

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.  Job Description The Strategy Manager will be responsible for assisting the Marketing Strategy team in the development and dissemination of our business strategies and operational priorities. This will require the individual to frame complex business challenges, apply rigorous analysis to evaluate alternatives, and communicate insights through clear, structured messaging. This role is ideal for an analytically minded strategist who is eager to grow into a trusted advisor by demonstrating the ability to break down complex problems, synthesize data into actionable insights, and build structured approaches that drive clarity and impact across the organization. Key Responsibilities: ·       Conduct structured analysis of defined business challenges by synthesizing internal data, stakeholder input, and market intelligence to support strategic recommendations and decision-making ·       Leverage financial benchmarking and scenario modeling to present leadership with a range of forward-looking scenarios that reflect potential operating environments ·       Craft and deliver high-impact communications, both written and verbal, that distill complex insights into clear, compelling narratives for senior audiences ·       Serve as a thought partner who can both engage in team problem solving and contribute to knowledge creation initiatives ·       Monitor competitor actions, market trends, and industry benchmarks to provide an outside-in perspective that sharpens internal strategy ·       Develop a deep understanding of departmental and enterprise-level strategies to ensure all deliverables align with broader organizational goals ·       Establish trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, functioning as an advisor and connector of ideas ·       Identify emerging topics that anticipate leadership needs and spark forward-looking dialogue   Preferred Qualifications: Experience ·       4-6 years of experience working in a strategy function with experience supporting multiple stakeholders ·       Demonstrated experience independently leading analyses or workstreams that informed senior-level decisions ·       Management consulting or corporate strategy experience preferred, with prior exposure to the insurance industry a significant plus   Functional Skills • Synthesize clear takeaways from complex information and translate into actionable recommendations • Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, with the ability to craft a clear point of view and develop concise, well-structured narratives • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and agility by leveraging diverse information sources to triangulate insights and generate strategic implications • Understand the flow of financial drivers across the business and apply this understanding to support strategic analysis and recommendations • Challenge the status quo with a forward-thinking mindset and a drive to innovate • Operate comfortably in dynamic environments with multiple concurrent workstreams • Balance big-picture thinking with the ability to break down initiatives into manageable components • Manage time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines • Act as a motivated self-starter who identifies opportunities and takes initiative to drive progress • Leverage informal networks to gather diverse perspectives, enrich st