BMS Group
Managing Director & Head of Corporate Strategy
Location:
New York, Chicago, or other major US hub (Hybrid) Reporting to:
Chief Growth Officer, BMS Re US Position Overview BMS Re US is seeking a highly accomplished
Managing Director & Head of Corporate Strategy
to lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and partner with divisional leadership to drive sustainable, profitable growth across our US reinsurance platform. This senior leader will act as a thought partner to the Chief Growth Officer and Executive Committee, developing and operationalizing strategies that position BMS Re as a category leader in analytics-driven, client-centric solutions. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional strategic acumen, operational rigor, and deep industry fluency. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Execution Lead the end-to-end corporate strategy function for BMS Re US—including annual strategic planning, firm-wide initiatives, and key growth mandates across reinsurance, broking, and capital advisory. Partner with the Chief Growth Officer and divisional leadership to translate high-level objectives into actionable business plans, investment roadmaps, and measurable results. Shape the firm’s point-of-view on core industry trends, emerging opportunities, and adjacent growth spaces (including digital distribution, ILS, MGA platforms, and capital-motivated reinsurance). Enterprise & Business Unit Support Serve as the internal consulting lead to support product innovation, new revenue line evaluation, and market-entry assessments across all business units. Build and lead a team of Senior Managers responsible for developing business cases, conducting market and competitor intelligence, and supporting product launches. Collaborate with Marketing, M&A, and Talent to drive cross-functional integration and strategic messaging consistency. Organizational Transformation & Change Management Drive mission-critical transformation programs, helping operationalize BMS Re’s growth objectives across people, process, and platform. Develop and lead implementation plans that enable change adoption while managing complexity and risk. Serve as a trusted advisor and challenger to divisional executives, enabling fact-based, data-driven decision making. Strategic Communications & Research Produce clear, compelling executive-level communications, board updates, and market research deliverables that shape strategic dialogue and decision-making. Build and maintain a fact base of competitive dynamics, client needs, regulatory developments, and economic implications within the broader (re)insurance ecosystem. Qualifications Minimum
10+ years of experience
in management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Oliver Wyman), corporate strategy, or strategic planning within insurance, financial services, or reinsurance. Proven track record of delivering high-impact strategic recommendations and change execution within deadline-driven environments. Deep understanding of insurance/reinsurance market structures, carrier and MGA dynamics, and capital markets optionality. Exceptional project management skills with ability to lead large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives across time zones and business units. Highly skilled in data synthesis, competitive analysis, and the development of structured problem-solving approaches. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with C-suite polish and credibility. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to build and inspire high-performing teams. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Preferred Attributes Experience navigating fast-paced, matrixed organizations. Demonstrated success managing cross-functional strategy engagements with measurable outcomes. Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and strategic modeling tools; Think-Cell and/or Tableau a plus. Passion for innovation, analytical curiosity, and a growth mindset aligned with the entrepreneurial culture of BMS.
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New York, Chicago, or other major US hub (Hybrid) Reporting to:
Chief Growth Officer, BMS Re US Position Overview BMS Re US is seeking a highly accomplished
Managing Director & Head of Corporate Strategy
to lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and partner with divisional leadership to drive sustainable, profitable growth across our US reinsurance platform. This senior leader will act as a thought partner to the Chief Growth Officer and Executive Committee, developing and operationalizing strategies that position BMS Re as a category leader in analytics-driven, client-centric solutions. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional strategic acumen, operational rigor, and deep industry fluency. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Execution Lead the end-to-end corporate strategy function for BMS Re US—including annual strategic planning, firm-wide initiatives, and key growth mandates across reinsurance, broking, and capital advisory. Partner with the Chief Growth Officer and divisional leadership to translate high-level objectives into actionable business plans, investment roadmaps, and measurable results. Shape the firm’s point-of-view on core industry trends, emerging opportunities, and adjacent growth spaces (including digital distribution, ILS, MGA platforms, and capital-motivated reinsurance). Enterprise & Business Unit Support Serve as the internal consulting lead to support product innovation, new revenue line evaluation, and market-entry assessments across all business units. Build and lead a team of Senior Managers responsible for developing business cases, conducting market and competitor intelligence, and supporting product launches. Collaborate with Marketing, M&A, and Talent to drive cross-functional integration and strategic messaging consistency. Organizational Transformation & Change Management Drive mission-critical transformation programs, helping operationalize BMS Re’s growth objectives across people, process, and platform. Develop and lead implementation plans that enable change adoption while managing complexity and risk. Serve as a trusted advisor and challenger to divisional executives, enabling fact-based, data-driven decision making. Strategic Communications & Research Produce clear, compelling executive-level communications, board updates, and market research deliverables that shape strategic dialogue and decision-making. Build and maintain a fact base of competitive dynamics, client needs, regulatory developments, and economic implications within the broader (re)insurance ecosystem. Qualifications Minimum
10+ years of experience
in management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Oliver Wyman), corporate strategy, or strategic planning within insurance, financial services, or reinsurance. Proven track record of delivering high-impact strategic recommendations and change execution within deadline-driven environments. Deep understanding of insurance/reinsurance market structures, carrier and MGA dynamics, and capital markets optionality. Exceptional project management skills with ability to lead large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives across time zones and business units. Highly skilled in data synthesis, competitive analysis, and the development of structured problem-solving approaches. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with C-suite polish and credibility. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to build and inspire high-performing teams. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Preferred Attributes Experience navigating fast-paced, matrixed organizations. Demonstrated success managing cross-functional strategy engagements with measurable outcomes. Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and strategic modeling tools; Think-Cell and/or Tableau a plus. Passion for innovation, analytical curiosity, and a growth mindset aligned with the entrepreneurial culture of BMS.
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