Business Strategy and Analysis

Business Strategy & Analysis The Strategy & Business Operations group is a Center of Excellence function within the Insurance Solutions & New Markets organization and is mandated to (1) define and articulate IS&NM's strategic vision, narrative, and priorities, (2) identify market opportunities and develop and operationalize go-to-market strategies, (3) oversee strategic inforce product management, (4) drive and govern business operating plans to meet growth and performance objectives, (5) facilitate strategic planning and business governance processes and routines, (6) provide business management and enablement support across IS&NM, (7) partner with enterprise Risk & Compliance to identify, monitor, and mitigate operational risks across our products & platforms portfolio, and (8) provide administrative support to IS&NMs leadership and their teams.Key Responsibilities and DutiesSupport the strategy development process including framing current state of the business, structuring analysis & sizing of external and internal opportunities, and developing solution recommendations to meet growth and performance objectives.Develop strategies to pursue new product and/or market opportunities including external trends, competitive benchmarks, go-to-market approaches, operating model options, partnership options.Identify changes in market conditions, industry trends, regulatory environment, and macro-economic factors which may require changes to IS&NM’s strategy and business plan.Structure and build quantitative and qualitative analyses to support strategy and business plan development.Leverage scenario planning, case studies, and modeling capabilities to strengthen strategy and business plan.Support the creation of senior management materials (inclusive of Board, EC presentations).Support IS&NM leaders and their teams in an Internal Consulting capacity on a range of business topics not limited to new products/markets, go-to-market, partnerships, and operating model topics.Support development of IS&NM’s business plan, comprising in-year efforts and long-term initiatives, to operationalize IS&NM’s strategy and priorities.Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience RequiredWork Experience5+ Years Required; 7+ Years PreferredPhysical RequirementsPhysical Requirements: Sedentary WorkCareer Level8ICThis position supports Business Strategy & Analysis within the Strategy & Business Operations group under IS&NMRequired Skills5+ years experience in Business Strategy and AnalysisBachelor's Degree or Equivalent experienceExceptional problem structuring and hypothesis-driven thinkingAbility to lead and deliver high-quality workstreams independently under tight deadlinesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel with a consistent track record of producing client-ready materialsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, executive-level insightsPreferred Skills7+ years in Business Strategy and Analysis, past experience in a corporate strategy or product strategy rolePrior exposure to the retirement and insurance industryProven ability to manage up, across, and down in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentDemonstrated capacity to handle ambiguity and operate with a high degree of autonomyStrong executive presence and stakeholder management skillsRelated SkillsAdaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Detail-Oriented, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Messaging Effectiveness, Prioritizes Effectively, Problem Solving, Project Management, Relationship Management, Strategic ThinkingAnticipated Posting End Date:2026-08-06Base Pay Range: $117,000/yr - $175,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Company OverviewEvery worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.Our Culture of ImpactAt TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. 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