Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from EXL
Job overview
The Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Strategy at EXL leads the company's long-term growth planning and strategy execution to maximize business value.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves cultivating a world-class strategy function, assessing growth options, managing business portfolios, communicating strategy internally and externally, facilitating investment decisions, driving strategic initiatives, and managing teams to execute strategies.
Experience and skills
Requires an MBA, 10-15 years in management consulting or corporate strategy, 5+ years in analytics or technology, and experience in B2B global businesses in insurance, healthcare, or financial services; strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills are essential.
Work environment and culture
EXL values innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect, operating in a multicultural global environment with a hybrid work model involving travel to NYC headquarters.
Company information
EXL is a global data analytics and AI company founded in 1999, serving industries like insurance, healthcare, banking, and retail with over 55,000 employees worldwide.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid based in the Northeastern US, requiring travel to the NYC headquarters twice weekly.
Unique job features
The role offers leadership in shaping corporate strategy with influence across multiple business units and involves working at the intersection of AI, technology, and business strategy.
Company overview
EXL, or ExlService Holdings, Inc., is a global operations management and analytics company that helps businesses enhance their operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, EXL provides services such as data analytics, finance and accounting, operations management, and customer experience management. The company primarily generates revenue through long-term contracts with clients across various industries, including insurance, healthcare, banking, and financial services. Key historical milestones include its IPO in 2006 and strategic acquisitions to expand its service offerings and geographic reach.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, and leadership, emphasizing your ability to collaborate with C-level executives and drive long-term growth initiatives at scale.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in portfolio management, investment decision facilitation, and cross-functional team leadership, especially your experience in analytics, digital transformation, and AI-driven business models relevant to EXL's industry sectors.
Apply through multiple channels including EXL's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application reaches the right hiring teams.
Connect with current EXL employees in the Corporate Strategy or Strategic Growth Units on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on EXL's recent strategic initiatives, industry awards, or asking about their experience working in a global data and AI company.
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