Manager of Strategy Innovation

Coventry is hiring a Manager of Strategy & Innovation to be the Chief Strategy & Ventures Officer's right hand on the highest-leverage strategic, financial, and transformation work across the company. You will move fluidly between strategic innovation projects, rigorous financial modeling, M&A support, and transformation program management. You will own the analyses and the delivery plans that drive some of the most important decisions at Coventry, partnering closely with the c-suite leaders across the business, especially the CFO’s and COO’s offices. The role is built for someone with a top-tier management consulting (MBB or equivalent) background who wants the autonomy and impact of an operating role.Key Responsibilities:· Lead strategic innovation projects. Define the question, structure the analysis, conduct the research, drive to a recommendation, and follow through on execution, driving transformation across the organization · Build and own financial and operational models that underpin strategic decisions. Develop long-range plans, business-case ROIs, pricing scenarios, headcount plans, and unit economics for new products· Support M&A activity end to end. Conduct sourcing diligence, build valuation models, draft investment memos, and drive integration programs· Be the analytical thought partner to the CSVO, CEO, and CFO. Translate ambiguous business questions into structured frames and crisp answers, conduct rigorous analyses, and transform complex data into executive-ready narratives (decks, memos, dashboards) that move stakeholders to a decision· Stand up and maintain lightweight operating cadences. Facilitate planning sessions, OKR development, KPI reviews, etc. RequirementsQualifications:· 5 to 7 years of experience, including at least 2 years at a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB+ strongly preferred), with the balance in corporate strategy, strategic finance, private equity, or investment banking· Demonstrated ability to lead a strategic or transformation project from question to recommendation to delivery, with limited oversight· Excellent quantitative skills; fluent in financial modeling in Excel, comfortable with three-statement models, unit economics, sensitivity analysis, and valuation approaches· Strong program management chops, with a track record of successfully running cross-functional initiatives with real stakeholders, real timelines, and real consequences for slippage· Strong written and verbal communication; can produce a tight memo or a board-ready deck and defend it under questioning.· Bias for action and intellectual horsepower· Comfortable with ambiguity, breaks open new problems quickly, owns outcomes (not just slides)· Bachelor's degree from a top-tier school; MBA strongly preferred but not required· Domain experience in insurance, financial services, fintech, or insurtech ideal but not required· Willing and able to travel between NYC and Fort Washington offices 1-2 times per month BenefitsCompetitive base salary, target bonus, and a long-term cash incentive program designed to approximate equity outcomes at top-tier companies. Health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and generous PTO.

Coventry is hiring a Manager of Strategy & Innovation to be the Chief Strategy & Ventures Officer's right hand on the highest-leverage strategic, financial, and transformation work across the company. You will move fluidly between strategic innovation projects, rigorous financial modeling, M&A support, and transformation program management. You will own the analyses and the delivery plans that drive some of the most important decisions at Coventry, partnering closely with the c-suite leaders across the business, especially the CFO’s and COO’s offices. The role is built for someone with a top-tier management consulting (MBB or equivalent) background who wants the autonomy and impact of an operating role.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead strategic innovation projects. Define the question, structure the analysis, conduct the research, drive to a recommendation, and follow through on execution, driving transformation across the organization

· Build and own financial and operational models that underpin strategic decisions. Develop long-range plans, business-case ROIs, pricing scenarios, headcount plans, and unit economics for new products

· Support M&A activity end to end. Conduct sourcing diligence, build valuation models, draft investment memos, and drive integration programs

· Be the analytical thought partner to the CSVO, CEO, and CFO. Translate ambiguous business questions into structured frames and crisp answers, conduct rigorous analyses, and transform complex data into executive-ready narratives (decks, memos, dashboards) that move stakeholders to a decision

· Stand up and maintain lightweight operating cadences. Facilitate planning sessions, OKR development, KPI reviews, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· 5 to 7 years of experience, including at least 2 years at a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB+ strongly preferred), with the balance in corporate strategy, strategic finance, private equity, or investment banking

· Demonstrated ability to lead a strategic or transformation project from question to recommendation to delivery, with limited oversight

· Excellent quantitative skills; fluent in financial modeling in Excel, comfortable with three-statement models, unit economics, sensitivity analysis, and valuation approaches

· Strong program management chops, with a track record of successfully running cross-functional initiatives with real stakeholders, real timelines, and real consequences for slippage

· Strong written and verbal communication; can produce a tight memo or a board-ready deck and defend it under questioning.

· Bias for action and intellectual horsepower

· Comfortable with ambiguity, breaks open new problems quickly, owns outcomes (not just slides)

· Bachelor's degree from a top-tier school; MBA strongly preferred but not required

· Domain experience in insurance, financial services, fintech, or insurtech ideal but not required

· Willing and able to travel between NYC and Fort Washington offices 1-2 times per month

Benefits

Competitive base salary, target bonus, and a long-term cash incentive program designed to approximate equity outcomes at top-tier companies. Health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and generous PTO.

Coventry is, at its heart, a company of people serving people. It is truly a special place to work. We take great pride in the fact that over the last 22 years, we have delivered more than $4.5 billion to seniors in need of liquidity to cover medical bills, pay for long-term care, fund retirement, live a more fulfilling life or who simply wish to alleviate unnecessary expenses.The continued success of our company is the result of the hard work and dedication of our employees, and the continued pursuit of top graduates and professionals. We know that without the best team, we cannot be the best firm. Our organization is built on strong values designed to foster leadership and reward success. We're proud of the fact that more than 80% of our management team were promoted from within, and we strive to provide an environment supportive of career progression.

Coventry is, at its heart, a company of people serving people. It is truly a special place to work. We take great pride in the fact that over the last 22 years, we have delivered more than $4.5 billion to seniors in need of liquidity to cover medical bills, pay for long-term care, fund retirement, live a more fulfilling life or who simply wish to alleviate unnecessary expenses.

The continued success of our company is the result of the hard work and dedication of our employees, and the continued pursuit of top graduates and professionals. We know that without the best team, we cannot be the best firm. Our organization is built on strong values designed to foster leadership and reward success. We're proud of the fact that more than 80% of our management team were promoted from within, and we strive to provide an environment supportive of career progression.