> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1510055-manager-insurance-optimization-services-corporate-performance-improvement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1510055-manager-insurance-optimization-services-corporate-performance-improvement). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Insurance Optimization Services - Corporate Performance Improvement - **Company:** Alvarez & Marsal - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a117a637116112b1 ## About the Role * Prior customer and market-facing experience in the insurance industry. Experience as a risk manager, insurance broker, underwriter, coverage specialist or consultant providing similar services is highly preferred. * Direct responsibility for customer management, sales, and contract negotiations * Significant experience in large-scale transactions * Experience should include complex quality of earnings, valuation, collateral, financing, and cash flow analysis * Hands-on or prior advisory experience with unique elements impacting transactions including captives, loss portfolio transfers, transition services, purchase agreements and day-one readiness assessments * Demonstrable track-record of experience with a broad spectrum of insurance coverages with emphasis on financial lines (D&O, GPL, E&O, Cyber), specialties coverages, commercial liability, and workers compensation * Experience managing vendor performance (brokers, third party administrators, actuaries, and other consultants) * Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM) implementation and frameworks (ISO 3100, COSO) * Experience utilizing risk tools (actuarial and benchmarking) Professional Skills Required * Strong communication skills written, oral, and analytical with ability to listen and develop clear, credible, and concise responses to complex / technical client concerns * Initiative to lead and drive * Critical thinking, process, and organizational skills with thorough attention to detail, but discernment between what is critical vs. interesting * Ability to develop critical insights and make strategic recommendations based upon relevant metrics * Structured project management (time, team, and work-stream's management) * Ability to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and with the highest (error-free) quality * Ability to identify key operational performance drivers and flexibility to support clients with a broad array of issues * Core accounting knowledge and impacts of risk on financial and operational results * Flexible and creative thinking * Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, * Bachelor's degree in insurance / risk management, Business Administration, or other relevant degree with a preference for advanced education including MBA, JD or other * 4+ years of previous related risk management, insurance brokerage, underwriting and coverage * Prior consulting experience is a plus * Significant knowledge of the marketplace * Flexibility with respect to travel ## Related Videos - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Empowering People in a Digital World: HR’s Next Big Chapter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1813-empowering-people-in-a-digital-world-hr-s-next-big-chapter) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [How to Ensure a Reasonable Salary Before an Interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/322-how-to-ensure-a-reasonable-salary-before-an-interview) - [How to Respond to the “Why Do You Deserve a Promotion?” Question](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/416-how-to-respond-to-the-why-do-you-deserve-a-promotion-question)