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Investments- Strategy Communication Consultant

Employer
Allstate Insurance Company
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Feb 18, 2019

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Where good people build rewarding careers.

Think that working in the insurance field cant be exciting, rewarding and challenging? Think again. Youll help us reinvent protection and retirement to improve customers lives. Well help you make an impact with our training and mentoring offerings. Here, youll have the opportunity to expand and apply your skills in ways you never thought possible. And youll have fun doing it. Join a company of individuals with hopes, plans and passions, all using and developing our talents for good, at work and in life.

Key Responsibilities

The Strategy Communications Manager is responsible for developing communications to represent our investment value proposition, process and thinking in a compelling manner. The individual will identify and meet the needs of stakeholders while leveraging media and technology to creatively deliver broad communications and change management support needed to deliver on Investments and broader Enterprise goals. To be successful, the individual will be responsible for cultivating and fostering complex relationships across Investments and the Enterprise and at various levels but especially among senior leaders. The individual will be responsible for communicating the Investments story by acquiring a deep understanding of the business, investment strategies & process, the competitive landscape and strategic initiatives that range from business cases for new Investments capabilities, process and cost improvement initiatives and business transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with senior Investments leaders to develop communications regarding the investment philosophy, process and performance of specific investment capabilities, to provide updates on financial market performance, economic trends and the investment outlook
  • Convey complex ideas to drive understanding, manage change and facilitate acceptance to achieve Enterprise and Investments goals and objectives
  • Develop and manage a coordinated content management process for all Investments related intellectual property and messaging collateral
  • Develop and maintain consistent approach and visual aesthetic across the Investments websites, presentations and other materials as well as developing internal branding and presentation guidelines
  • Support the Chief Investment Officer and senior leadership team with key communications to the Board of Directors and key internal and external stakeholders
  • Facilitate and coordinate key leadership meetings, both on an ongoing basis as well as strategic/special topics

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • We welcome candidates who are in the process of obtaining an MBA or CFA desgination
  • Functional Skills

  • Polished, executive-level communication skills (written and oral); preferably experienced in providing communications on financial markets / performance / products to third parties
  • Advanced presentation and story-telling skills using the MS Office suite and other presentation software tools
  • Intrinsic learner, able to quickly come up to speed
  • Strong work ethic with an inherent sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship building, influencing and leadership skills
  • Strong problem solving; comfort applying critical thinking and analytical skills to frame ambiguous or conceptual problems
  • Ability to work in an environment of accountability with respect to outcome-based objectives
  • Organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines and flexibility to work within others schedules
  • Able to adapt to changing circumstances

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary but thats just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.

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Company

COMPANY INFORMATION The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life's uncertainties with more than 113 million proprietary policies. Allstate offers a broad array of protection products through multiple brands and diverse distribution channels, including auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass, SquareTrade and Answer Financial brands. Allstate is widely known from the slogan "You're in Good Hands with Allstate." The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America. Allstate was founded in 1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993. In 2023, Allstate was number 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies in America. WHAT WE DO We’re more than insurance agents and claims representatives. We’re individuals with hopes, plans and passions. The biggest of which is helping people live smarter, safer lives. Doing so means continuing to re-imagine how we do what we do, the impact we can make on the world, ways we can each succeed in our own careers and actions we can take as a company that are good for all. To do that, we need all kinds of people – including lawyers, accountants, building engineers, project managers, marketing professionals, human resource specialists and so many more. WHO WE ARE – INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY    We hold each other accountable to encourage and embrace our collective differences. It’s our individual characteristics, values and beliefs, along with backgrounds and experiences that give us fresh perspective and purpose. We work harder, meet customer needs more effectively, share better, and identify more innovative ideas when we are accepted for who we are by the world around us. Our success comes from a chorus of many different voices. At Allstate, every voice counts.​ In our stand against racism, we’ve been making changes within Allstate. We’ve been listening, learning and engaging in change. We are focused on improving equity for all. Allstate is committed to long-term change not only in the way we conduct our business, but also for our employees. There’s a dynamic environment waiting for you here. You’ll find people with similar interests, as well as the many who’ll help expand your horizons. We believe in the power of connections. That’s why Allstate promotes diversity through a robust network of employee resource groups. It helps connect us all and supports our unique talents. Here are some of the available resource groups that actively support our employees: Abilities Beyond Limitations & Expectations African American Working Network Allstate Asian American Network Allstate Foster and Adoption Network Allstate PRIDE Allstate Veterans Engagement Team and Supporters Allstate Women’s Information Network Entrepreneurs at Allstate Families at Allstate Matter Native American Peoples at Allstate Professional Latino Allstate Network Young Professionals Organization WHY JOIN OUR COMPANY Allstate has been protecting people from life's uncertainties since 1931. We continuously develop and improve products and services so our customers can live well protected. For employees, we offer an environment that fosters innovative thinking and collaboration - where you'll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do.  Our Benefits Allstate is dedicated to helping employees live happier and healthier lives. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, tuition assistance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life - including a generous paid time off policy.  Growth and Development We support your desire to grow and provide opportunities to learn, explore new horizons, and follow your passion in a meaningful career. From access to hundreds of learning opportunities to in-house networking and rotational work experiences, Allstate is a place where you can forge your own path and expand your personal and professional potential. 
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