Finance/Investments Strategy & Communications Senior 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

What You'll Do:

• Act as the strategic hub for cross-functional initiatives within Investments and Finance.
• Drive high-impact strategic projects with visibility to the CEO, CFO, CIO, and Board of Directors.
• Distill complex financial themes into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.
• Collaborate across Investments, Finance, and Corporate Development to shape enterprise-level decisions.

Recent Projects:

• Designing a joint venture with one of the largest global private equity firms.
• Evaluating strategic alternatives for Allstate's Investments Department.

Ideal Candidate Profile Summary:

A strategic, finance-savvy professional with strong analytical skills, executive presence, and experience driving high-impact projects. Someone who thrives in cross-functional roles, can challenge the status quo, and is eager to shape enterprise-level investment strategies.

Core Skills & Capabilities:

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
  • Ability to analyze complex financial and investment scenarios and propose innovative solutions.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise-level decision-making and capital allocation.
• Financial Expertise
  • Deep knowledge of Finance, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Institutional Investments.
  • Familiarity with portfolio management concepts and risk-return trade-offs.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable insights.
• Executive Communication
  • Exceptional ability to distill complex financial themes into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership.
  • Skilled in creating presentations and reports for C-suite and Board-level audiences.
• Project Leadership
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional strategic initiatives.
  • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Prior Experience:

• Professional Background
  • 3-6+ years in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Strategy Consulting, or similar roles.
  • Experience in managing or advising on large-scale financial transactions (e.g., joint ventures, M&A, capital structure optimization).
• Exposure to Senior Leadership
  • Prior roles involving direct interaction with executives or senior decision-makers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Demonstrated success working across Finance, Investments, and Corporate Development teams.
• Industry Knowledge
  • Financial services experience preferred; exposure to insurance or asset management is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and strategic analysis.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Soft Skills
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to influence without authority.
  • Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us?

• Enterprise Impact: Influence decisions that shape nearly half of Allstate's earnings.
• Executive Visibility: Direct engagement with C-suite leaders, senior leadership across the organization and, externally, leaders across a variety of financial services companies.
• Career Progression: After 2-3 years, transition into leadership or analytical roles in Finance, Corporate Development, Strategy, Treasury, or Allstate's operating businesses.

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Compensation

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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