About Ladder:

We saw a problem within the life insurance industry: getting covered took too long, involved too much paperwork, and required too many in-person meetings with sales agents. Having lost his father at a young age, our CEO, Jamie, was determined to make it easier for people to get the coverage they needed to provide for their families. So, we got to work. We developed a method of real-time underwriting leveraging AI and, in doing so, reduced the months-long process of applying for life insurance to minutes. Our digital experience is quick (instant decisions!), loved by users (check out our Trustpilot or Google reviews) and prolific ($60 billion+ in coverage provided).

This role can be either hybrid in Palo Alto, CA or remote based in one of the 23 States Ladder is currently hiring in - AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, MA, MD, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI.

Please note, Ladder is not currently sponsoring or transferring OPT or H1-B visa's.

Role: Strategic Partnerships Manager

How you'll make a difference

• Help define and execute Ladder’s strategy with key partners in the insurance industry
• Lead or program manage multiple strategic initiatives at any given point. Some examples include: driving the launch of a new channel with a key partner, assessing novel revenue or service models, or crafting a new offering to ensure it delivers value to Ladder and partners
• Build long-term relationships with our partners to understand their organization, strategy and goals
• Collaborate and coordinate cross-functionally: you will need to navigate across multiple internal teams (BD, product, engineering, legal, finance, compliance) to manage partner activities and relationships
• Define, track, and analyze partner performance metrics to find opportunities to improve the business, and drive reporting and updates about key partners to leadership across Ladder

Who You Are …

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years experience in a partnerships or business strategy role (consulting, banking, business operations, etc)
• Start-up mentality. Desire to roll-up your sleeves and problem-solve
• Comfortable working with many cross-functional stakeholders and navigating ambiguity
• Self-starter and hardworking, with a track record of success and drive for achievement
• Passion for solving complex problems, and building scalable processes
• A team player, quick thinker, and a fast learner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive approach
• Analytical ability to deliver high-impact insights, manage reporting, etc
• Proficiency with Excel, SQL is a plus (not required)

What we Offer

Whether you work in our beautiful office in Palo Alto or remotely, Ladder is highly collaborative and fun. To support you in your role, we offer fantastic perks and benefits that reflect our mission of care and support, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage | We offer competitive healthcare and dental plans for you and your family.
• Flexible paid time off | Take the time that you need to rest and recharge, including our week-long winter holiday closure.
• Stock options | We offer competitive stock option packages to participate in the success of building Ladder.
• A rewarding 401k match program | We'll match up to 4% of your contributions as you save for your retirement goals.
• Commuter benefits | When you work from the office, you will receive pre-tax benefits for your commute and free parking.
• A stocked, beautiful new office | Located in downtown Palo Alto, our office was specifically designed to accommodate all working styles. We've invested in technology to support our hybrid team, plus we provide office snacks and catered lunches so that team members can work well and have fun together.
• Paid parental leave | We think it's crucial that new parents have time to adjust to their new lives without worrying about work, so we provide all parents inclusive of birthing, adoption, or fostering ten weeks of paid baby bonding.
• Work-from-home flexibility and support | We recognize that everyone's homelife is different and support remote and hybrid work. Upon joining, we provide a one-time $500 remote office stipend for all team members and then a monthly $150 stipend to cover WFH costs such as the internet.
• Fun company-wide events | Whether we work locally or remotely, we genuinely enjoy spending time together. That’s why we plan fun virtual and in-person events to let loose and laugh.

The base pay range targeted for this position is $133,000 - 160,000 per year. Base pay is determined by market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for equity and benefits as shared above.