Financial Analysis Manager - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

This role is hybrid, with Chicago-based in-office requirements to support business objectives and collaborate with key stakeholders.

What you'll be working on:

• You will be the Investment Finance lead for analysis, reporting and storyline development of monthly and quarterly financial results provided to senior leadership and used to support Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, quarterly earnings release, and analyst call preparation
• You'll be working on hands-on and complex analysis of investment portfolio results, including evaluation and summarization of detailed level data to succinctly communicate drivers of variances and trends
• You'll have oversight of the Investments income statement close analysis, including decision making, managing timelines, control/monitoring processes (incl SOX controls) and other priorities
• You will lead team members to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., conflict/problem resolution, upskilling where needed, process/system improvements, resource procurement, supportive environment)
• You'll oversee the committee review process for internally valued investments, coordinating with both operations and asset managers

Key Skills/Capability we are looking for:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills, with investment portfolio analysis a plus
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication
• Detail and control oriented
• Power BI and SQL knowledge. Workiva preferred.

What's in it for YOUR professional development:

• Expand your knowledge of Allstate's investment portfolio which contributes roughly $3B of pre-tax income to the enterprise
• Gain exposure to financial market concepts and understand the how, what, and why of portfolio actions through collaboration with asset managers
• Enhance your analysis skills through complex, dynamic and data driven review of the investment portfolio
• Refine your ability to translate detailed knowledge of the portfolio into executive level narratives
• Expand your global leadership development by managing teams located in both in US and Allstate Northern Ireland.
• Broaden your peer network through collaboration with other team leads in One Finance

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

What's In It for Your Career:
* Advanced Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of investment analytics and financial markets, significantly enhancing your financial acumen.
* Impactful Leadership: Lead initiatives that optimize organizational data usage in our center of excellence, directly influencing strategy and improving both data analytics and quality.
* Internal Growth: Thrive within a culture that prioritizes internal mobility, offering clear pathways for advancement and new challenges across teams and functions.

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Skills

Compensation

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

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