Vice President, Regional Operations

Vice President, Regional Operations

About Alera Group

Founded in 2017, Alera Group is one of the nation's leading independent insurance and financial services firms. We combine the strength of a national organization with the personalized service of local experts to help clients succeed across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, Wealth Services, and Human Capital Solutions.

Why Join Alera Group?

• Collaborate with purpose – Work alongside colleagues who believe the best results come from strong partnerships, shared expertise, and supporting one another.
• Build your career – Expand your expertise through meaningful work, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow across a national organization.
• Make an impact – Help clients navigate complex challenges while contributing to solutions that make a difference for their businesses, employees, and communities.

The Opportunity

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team helps organizations attract, retain, and support their employees through innovative benefits solutions. As a Vice President, Regional Operations, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional client service, building trusted relationships, and helping clients navigate the complexities of employee benefits.

• Partner with regional leadership to execute business strategies, operational priorities, and cross-functional initiatives that support regional and organizational goals
• Lead operational projects that enhance integration, standardization, scalability, and efficiency across offices and business units
• Collaborate with business line leaders, centers of excellence, and shared services teams to ensure consistent execution of national and regional initiatives
• Oversee regional reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and performance metrics to support informed decision-making and operational accountability
• Drive alignment across systems, vendor management, real estate, project management, and other operational functions to support business performance
• Lead change management initiatives and promote adoption of operational standards, processes, and organizational priorities across the region
• Support acquisitions, office integrations, onboarding efforts, and organizational transitions while ensuring business continuity and operational effectiveness
• Develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams by establishing clear expectations, fostering accountability, and supporting professional growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in insurance, financial services, professional services, or a related industry
• Experience operating within a private equity-backed, high-growth organization
• Strong business, operational, and strategic leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional projects
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management abilities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-office or geographically dispersed organizations
• Experience leading operational integration initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership teams to drive organizational performance
• Familiarity with performance management frameworks, operational metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing and implementing regional or enterprise-wide strategic initiatives

Compensation

• Salary Range: $250,000–$250,000 annually

Benefits

Eligible colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Work Arrangement

This position is Remote 

• Remote: This role is primarily remote.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support office implementations, training, and collaboration with project teams.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, HR or related; 15+ years in insurance or financial services; private equity-backed experience; strong leadership and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• executing business strategies
• leading operational projects
• overseeing regional reporting

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office

Job Details

• Category: Business Operations
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 250,000 – 250,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About Alera Group, Inc.

A leading independent insurance and financial services firm combining national strength with local expertise. — Industry: Finance