Leadership Development Programs
Financial Management Leadership Development Program
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The goal of the Financial Management Leadership Development Program (FMLDP) is to attract and develop individuals who are highly skilled in finance or accounting and have the potential to become future leaders of the organization.
The FMLDP has been preparing future leaders for more than 20 years. Our graduates currently hold leadership positions in our business segments, as well as in our corporate support organizations. Our graduates are financial officers, controllers and business unit heads, and hold a variety of other highly visible positions.
FMLDP participants have certain traits in common. These traits include a strong technical foundation in accounting or finance, strong communication skills and leadership abilities. Drive, a motivation to succeed and personal accountability are also readily apparent.
Rotational Opportunities
Program participants experience three, one-year rotational positions. The FMLDP offers a diverse set of assignments throughout our organization, which currently has more than 1,000 finance and accounting positions. Field and international opportunities are available to participants after one year in the program. Potential rotations may include:
- Budgeting
- CEO/CFO Executive Support
- Claim Management
- Credit Risk Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Auditing
- Project Management
- Reinsurance
- Risk Management
- Subsidiary Operations
- Treasury/Capital Management
Training and Development
Our required coursework includes technical training on topics such as Principles of Insurance, Insurance Accounting, Actuarial Principles, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Controls, Reinsurance, Investment Management and Corporate Strategy.
In addition to theory, our coursework includes industry- and Travelers-specific information. Other coursework includes Business Writing, Leading Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Managing Conflict, Organizational Collaboration and Project Management, to name a few. We also regularly have speaker forums during which key business leaders provide updates on industry trends and key company initiatives.
Mentoring
We believe it is critical to learn from other successful business leaders. We employ a structured mentoring program in which our participants are paired with executive mentors and are expected to meet regularly to further facilitate career development.
Corporate Culture and Senior Management Support
Our senior management has a clear vision of the future and is committed to developing tomorrow’s leaders. Senior management actively participates in many facets of our program and related activities.
Requirements
- Preferred 3.2 GPA or greater and successful completion of at least two accounting courses
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Initiative and involvement in activities
- Motivation to succeed and seeking a long-term career opportunity
- For undergraduate candidates, related work experience, including internships, is preferred
- For experienced candidates, full-time professional experience of four years or less is preferred
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
Suggested Majors
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Mathematics
- Risk Management and Insurance
Locations
Positions are available in Hartford, Conn. and Saint Paul, Minn.
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