Chief of Staff MRS-NA

Chief of Staff  MRS-NA

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Welcome to Munich Re Specialty - North America, a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise to our partners and customers. As a trusted industry expert, we offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages. With the financial strength and global resources of our A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, we provide unmatched stability and reliability. Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and experienced organization that is shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

This is a key role providing strategic support for the MRS-NA President & CEO and for enterprise .  This role reports to the President & CEO of MRS-NA and is a member of the MRS-NA Executive Leadership Team.  This role will ensure that MRS-NA business priorities are executed upon and the impact of these priorities are effectively monitored. This role has a key responsibility to support a strong environment of accountability for all goals and initiatives. In addition, the role will be responsible for leading key strategic projects, participating on project teams or representing the MRS-NA CEO in certain meetings or events.

Responsibilities:

In this position you will:

Strategic Partnership to Executive Leadership

• Partner closely with the President, Head of Finance and Strategy, and Executive Leadership Team to shape, refine, and operationalize MRS‑NA strategy. Lead development, alignment, and governance of MRS‑NA 6‑block ambitions.

• Translate strategic priorities into executable agendas, milestones, and decision frameworks. 
• Serve as strategic advisor to President, providing independent thought partnership and challenge to ensure clarity, rigor, and alignment

Enterprise Program & Transformation Leadership

• Lead or co‑lead complex, multi‑year, cross‑functional initiatives within MRSNA and at GSI level
• Establish governance, decision logs, milestones, and escalation paths
• Act as integrator across Finance, Underwriting, Operations, Claims, IT, HR, Risk, and Legal

Change, Communications & Engagement

• Support the shaping of executive messaging for Town Halls and major change moments and advise and support internal communications and production teams.
• Ensure consistent communication across leadership and broader organization. Audiences can be internal and external and include but are not limited to clients, industry, internal staff and local, regional and global leadership
• Support culture, engagement, and inclusion initiatives.

Executive Governance & Operating Rhythm

• Own the ELT operating cadence, including agendas, materials, decision tracking, and follow‑ups
• Prepare and synthesize executive‑level materials for all ELT meetings, MRSNA Town Halls, and Board forums.
• Ensure meetings drive decisions and action, not just information sharing

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will possess the following experience/skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business discipline
• Solid business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges relevant to insurance companies
•  7+ years of relevant professional experience.  Experience in project management, strategic consulting, and organizational performance.
• 3+ years experience in initiating, managing and leading projects along with strong change management competencies
• Exceptional executive communication (written, verbal, synthesis)
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic acumen
• Ability to operate across ambiguity and competing priorities
• High trust, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adept at influencing without formal authority

The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including New York City (NY), Philadelphia (PA, and Princeton (NJ). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $237,100 - $378,100, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.  In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

The salary estimate is adjusted to reflect the varying market conditions across different locations, with the with the higher end being more aligned with the New York City job market. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.