Strategy and Business Development Senior Advisor - Corporate Strategy

The Strategy & Business Development Senior Advisor - Corporate Strategy role will work on research and transaction-related projects under the direction of senior members of the Corporate Development team. The team provides counsel and advice to top management on significant business development matters. This includes participation in the assessment of new markets, development of business plans, and analysis of specific opportunities especially due diligence activities related to merges, acquisitions, and divestitures. The function provides thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines and across all enterprise business units. In this role, the candidate will be exposed to analytical techniques for evaluating inorganic opportunities, methods of competitive research, and transaction-related project management processes; and will gain a deeper understanding of Cigna's strategy and the role of business development and M&A in achieving our strategy. Specific responsibilities of the Senior Advisor, Special Projects will include: Developing competitive information on targets of interest from public and private sources including strategic and financial analyses and briefing documents suitable for use by senior management Preparing analytical analyses of potential transactions including pro forma financials, valuation, financing structure and GAAP and cash basis accretion/dilution analyses Performing day to day management on core deal processes including business case development, data room review, question log administration, matrix team project management and collation of diligence findings Qualifications The candidate should have a good understanding of Cigna's businesses Demonstrated ability to perform strategic, quantitative, and financial analysis Excellent oral and written communications skills Comfortable working in large, Excel-based models and competent in the use of PowerPoint. No previous transaction experience is required, but the candidate should have a solid grasp of basic financial concepts, particularly as they relate to insurance. The role reports to a Managing Director, Strategy and Business Development. This is an anticipated 2-year rotation. If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 130,100 - 216,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here. About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes. The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.