The Cigna Group

Senior Director, Risk & Underwriting, Retail Network

The Cigna Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: St. Louis • Montana • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage a team of underwriters in support of developing retail network pricing strategies for portfolio of clients
  • Accountable for managing clients’ end to end retail network financials by serving as the strategic advisor through leveraging market competitive strategies, knowledge of supply chain economics, and conducting complex analyses
  • Lead a team of underwriters in the development of pricing strategies and underwrite offers to win and retain clients while also maximizing profitability
  • Work with Sales and Account Management to review, strategize and analyze renewal and new sales opportunities for a portfolio of clients
  • Responsible for effectively communicating with Senior Leadership, SAM and other business partners in the delivery of ESI opportunities to grow and manage financial results, including the preparation of strategic internal and external directed presentations
  • Manage portfolio of clients to Strat Plan and Budget targets by managing client specific rate relief for retail network
  • Work with product areas to assist in the development of program pricing for clients
  • Provide senior leadership analyses to steer key internal initiatives and projects
  • Champion continuous innovation and improvement to existing best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field
  • An MBA and/or CPA is desirable
  • At least 8+ years relevant work experience in pricing and/or underwriting
  • Strategic thinker with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve complex problems
  • Proficient project manager who is able to lead multiple processes and systems simultaneously and deliver on tight and moving deadlines
  • Ability to drive change and create a new perspective using existing solutions
  • Collaborative and accountable team player with the ability to 'hold the line'
  • Works independently with minimal guidance
  • Strong relationship-building with internal and external partners
  • Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Entrepreneurial attitude; Ability to take ownership and deliver results; Experience in deal pricing and optimization or underwriting; Strong understanding of client analytics, financials, and value trade offs
  • Proven ability to build strong, engaged, and effective teams
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
pricing strategiesunderwritingfinancial analysissupply chain economicsproject managementclient analyticsdeal pricingoptimization
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcritical thinkingproblem solvingcollaborationaccountabilityrelationship buildingeffective communicationentrepreneurial attitudeteam leadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBACPA