Innovation Support Analyst

Job Posting

As an Innovation Support Analyst at American National you will support proof-of-concept and pilot project activities approved by the Innovation Manager and assist the Innovation business area leads as necessary. You will excel in this role if you feel comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders and have strong critical thinking and self-management skills. In this role you will enjoy a supportive team and an in-office environment out of Springfield, MO; Galveston, TX; or Glenmont, NY.

What Will You Do?

• Develops proof-of-concept charters in coordination with Business Area Innovation Leads and business subject matter experts, and coordinate with project support teams as necessary including IT, Finance, Security, Architecture and Procurement.
• Coordinates with Plug and Play associates for InsurTech and AgTech vertical activities including deal flow coordination.
• Works with business area leads to help define innovation aiming points that help guide the startup Dealflow, POC and pilot activities.
• Supports and plans the Enterprise Innovation Council (EIC) meetings, including agenda preparation and external speaker coordination.
• Maintains the Innovation Council Teams page including updating the POC / Pilot database.

Qualifications

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness :  Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.