Vice President, IAS Advisory

Company: Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Vice President, IAS AdvisoryApply remote type: Hybrid locations: Dallas, TX time type: Full time posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id: JR100490Who We AreRevantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services. With a corporate purpose of 'In Pursuit of Better,' Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company's footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.What We Value: Our CultureOur people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees' voices and support an inclusive culture.Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Learners - We learn from our challenges and successes
• Leaders - We commit to continuous improvement
• Enthusiasts - We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Achievers - We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Partners - We deliver value and positive impact to our partnersGrow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.The RoleThe Vice President, Advisory is a management role that reports to the Chief Operating Officer of Revantage Insurance & Alternative Solutions ("IAS"). IAS is experiencing significant growth and increasing sophistication as it enhances its capabilities to support Blackstone and their Portfolio companies. To continue this trajectory, the VP of Advisory will work with the Chief Operating Officer, IAS and Chief Risk Officer to drive the IAS strategy process and operationalize our strategic priorities. This position can be based out of Revantage's headquarters in Chicago, IL or our offices in Dallas, TX.The VP will lead and manage a portfolio of key strategic projects, develop actionable plans on key cross-functional initiatives, and work in close collaboration with the rest of the IAS team to advance growth, scale, efficiency, continuous improvement, and service expansion. The VP will also create, in partnership with IAS leadership team, executive presentations, including messaging, advisory services, and materials to support Blackstone and portfolio company communications. Furthermore, the VP will coordinate efforts with ESG around climate resilience.This position requires a natural leader who can develop relationships and trust both inside and outside the firm. The candidate must exemplify strong execution and change management skills, demonstrate strong people management abilities, and prioritize numerous competing requests while managing diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have subject matter expertise in P&C insurance, experience in financial services, consulting and/or real estate, people management skills, and a track record of leading large-scale programs.Specific Responsibilities
  • Provide advisory services for IAS department improvements and create internal and external collaboration and synergies
  • Facilitate and create the preparation of communication materials for key external and internal business discussions, including with portfolio companies, Blackstone executives, and other Revantage stakeholders
  • Demonstrate discretion and professionalism when working with leadership team on sensitive business and organizational issues, manage ambiguity and propose workable solutions to challenging problems
  • Monitor ongoing business performance through tracking of relevant KPIs and developing management reporting
  • Design and facilitate the institutionalization and standardization of industry, process, and organizational knowledge and best practices
  • Lead, manage, and develop a strong, performance-oriented team capable of actively and effectively engaging and growing with the businessProfessional Experiences and QualitiesThe ideal candidate should also possess, at minimum, the following qualifications and attributes:
    • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Engineering, Real Estate or related field. MBA and/or CPCU is desirable.
    • 10+ years of experience in the Insurance practice of a financial services or consulting firm, or in the strategy/finance function of a P&C insurance company
    • Expert verbal and written communication skills and experience in designing, socializing and finalizing executive presentations
    • Proven track record with strategy planning, development, and execution; bias for action, ability to deal with ambiguity, and natural perseverance to overcome obstacles and deliver outcomes when leading change
    • Ability to think creatively and outside the box to simplify complex information from diverse sources (financial statements, historical information, industry reports) into easy-to-understand concepts and updates for senior management
    • Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated aptitude for data analytics and process improvement
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations; flexible and adaptable; willing to go the extra mile.
    • Experience building, managing, motivating, and retaining high-performance team(s) and driving measurable success in prosecuting those team(s) missions over timePerks for You
      • Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
      • Work-life balance offerings include:
        • Hybrid Work Policy
        • Productivity Hours - weekly meeting-free work time
        • Summer Fridays
        • Work From Anywhere Month
        • In-house and external learning & development opportunities
        • Generous health insurance and wellness benefitsEEO StatementRevantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations; if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email talent@revantage.com.
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