Strategic Innovation Group Team Member
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Strategic Innovation Group Team Member

Equitable

Location: Charlotte,NC, USA

Date: 2024-11-21T08:53:57Z

Job Description:

Strategic Innovation Group Team Member ( 240000GJ )

**Primary Location** : UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte

**Other Locations** : UNITED STATES-NY-New York, UNITED STATES-NY-Syracuse

**Organization** : Equitable

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Description**

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

**Role Description**

The successful candidate will join the Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) team, one of several teams within the IDO. SIG functions as a high-octane internal consulting firm whose mission is to harness the power of strategic innovation to forge new avenues of growth, uncover hidden opportunities for savings and enhance critical business processes. The team focuses principally on five areas: 1) corporate innovation & investment through its flagship 'EPIC' - or 'Equitable's People Inspiring Change' - program; 2) organizational redesign; 3) low code application development, automation and analytics; 4) process re-engineering and 5) competitive research and implementation.

Across all five areas, the individual will partner with stakeholders to problem-solve, design and develop impactful solutions. To succeed in this role, the team member will need to be able to work independently but also collaborate with others, thrive in an ambiguous environment and have a relentless focus on outcomes. He or she will be a low-ego builder, energized by the challenges that come with creating new things.

**What we're looking for:**

**An outcome-driven leader who:**

+ Takes ownership of targeted workstreams and relentlessly focuses on driving results

+ Is a do-er - can build mini-presentations, conduct data analysis and do competitive research

+ Perseveres in the face of challenges and organizational roadblocks

+ Embraces and even thrives on uncertainty and ambiguity

+ Attempts to understand root causes of issues and problem-solves solutions

**An insatiable learner who is:**

+ Open-minded, willing to flex across new areas and roll up his or her sleeves

+ Able to explore new domains and grasp complex concepts in new subject areas

+ Self-motivated and dedicated to continuous self-improvement

+ Excited to learn and adopt Agile principles, practices and mindsets

**A strong listener and communicator who:**

+ Actively listens to stakeholders' needs and can take the perspective of counterparts

+ Consistently attempts to identify insights and actionable next steps

+ Demonstrates good oral and written communications skills

**About the Innovation & Design Office**

The Innovation & Design Office (IDO) was formed in October 2019 to lead Equitable's adoption of New Ways of Working. Drawing on proven and time-tested practices, the IDO drives enterprise change by positioning the company to execute on its long-term strategy. In particular, the IDO has led implementation of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and championed the adoption of Agile methodologies throughout the organization that enable teams to introduce innovative products and services more quickly. More recently over the past year, the IDO has created entirely new programs, from an enterprise innovation ecosystem to data-driven leadership training.

The base salary range for this position is $67,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program (

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 2-3 years of experience, preferably in the insurance or broader financial services industry

**Skills**

**Business Data Analysis:** Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.

**Business Process Design** : Knowledge of business process design; ability to develop appropriate techniques to re-examine key processes and focus on optimizing organizational performance.

**Cross-functional Collaboration** : Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

**Data Gathering and Analysis** : Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques and processes; ability to gather and analyze data on the learning needs of a target population.

**Decision Making and Critical Thinking** : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

**Market Research** : Knowledge of market research; ability to collect, collate and analyze information about existing or potential markets and market needs.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** : Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

**ABOUT EQUITABLE**

At Equitable, we're a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) ###-#### or email us at ...@equitable.com .

**Req ID:** 240000GJ

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