AVP, Retail Strategy

Dayforce

Assistant Vice President, Retail Strategy driving enterprise retail initiatives for a fast-growing insurance company. Collaborating across teams to align executive leadership and deliver strategic priorities.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and execution within the life insurance and financial services sectors, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, project management, and stakeholder communication.

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Strategic PlanningProject ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipBusiness IntelligenceMarket Analysis

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Hard Skills

AnalyticsDistribution StrategyExecution TrackingRisk ManagementPerformance AnalysisGovernance ReportingMarket ResearchMetrics TrackingOperational ComplianceDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Life InsuranceAnnuitiesFinancial ServicesRetail StrategyStakeholder ManagementExecutive-Level SupportCollaborationGovernanceOperational ConsiderationsDistribution Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of the enterprise retail strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and growth priorities;
Using market analysis to identify and prioritize key market growth opportunities
Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, milestones, and deliverables across Retail leadership, overall operating committee and the Office of the CEO.
Monitor and track key initiatives to ensure progress, accountability, and timely execution
Identify risks, dependencies, and execution gaps, escalating appropriately and recommending solutions
Support the President of Retail in preparing for executive-level discussions, strategy sessions, and business reviews
Lead and develop key market research to influence and support key strategic decisions
Serve as a central point of coordination across Retail leadership, including SVP IMO Sales, SVP Bank & Broker Dealer Channel Sales, Marketing, Intelligence & Enablement, and Strategic Accounts
Drive consistency in how initiatives are tracked, communicated, and executed across teams
Establish and maintain operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, reporting cadences, and follow-ups
Ensure clear communication of priorities, timelines, and expectations across all stakeholders
Maintain visibility into all major Retail initiatives, ensuring alignment and minimizing duplication of efforts
Lead and manage cross-functional strategic retail and key enterprise initiatives from planning through execution
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and accountability frameworks across multiple workstreams
Ensure stakeholders remain aligned and informed throughout the lifecycle of key initiatives
Drive disciplined execution by holding teams accountable to deliverables and deadlines
Support the prioritization of initiatives based on business impact, resource capacity, and strategic importance
Develop collaborative partnerships between Retail, Product, Operations, and IT to support execution of strategic initiatives and Act as a liaison to ensure seamless coordination
Facilitate collaboration across teams to ensure alignment on goals, messaging, and execution plans
Support go-to-market initiatives, distribution expansion strategies, and enterprise-wide projects
Develop key external relationships with external partners to develop insights, identify potential markets for future growth, and track relevant trends.
Support the tracking and reporting of key Retail metrics, including growth initiatives, strategic priorities, and execution progress
Develop executive-level summaries and reporting materials for leadership and board-level discussions
Analyze business performance to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
Ensure consistent and accurate communication of results, progress, and challenges
Maintain awareness of regulatory, compliance, and operational considerations within a life insurance and annuities environment
Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure all enablement materials and communications align with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Establish and support governance reporting processes related to Retail initiatives and strategic execution
Ensure disciplined documentation and tracking of decisions, timelines, and deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of solid experience in enablement, analytics, business intelligence, distribution and strategy within life insurance, annuities, or financial services
Strong experience supporting executive-level leadership and managing cross-functional initiatives
Proven ability to drive execution across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Experience in sales, distribution, or retail financial service environments preferred
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and navigate ambiguity effectively
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA and 401(k) company match
paid time off
employer-paid life and disability insurance