Director, Competitive Intelligence (Hybrid)

Location: Short Hills, New Jersey; hybrid work arrangement

Salary: USD $163,000–$211,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a midsized U.S. property and casualty insurance company serving customers through underwriting, product, and risk management solutions.

What you will do

• Lead competitive and market research supporting commercial lines product strategies, underwriting decisions, and portfolio direction.
• Assess competitor insurance offerings, distribution strategies, technology solutions, value-added services, and marketing approaches.
• Analyze external market, industry, agency, portfolio, and customer data to develop research-based recommendations.
• Build and maintain competitive intelligence tools, processes, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder feedback loops.
• Lead employee, agency, customer, and distribution-partner interviews and manage vendor relationships.
• Present actionable research findings and monitor emerging technologies, innovations, and risks in the insurance industry.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in market research and/or data analytics.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze datasets, identify opportunities, and translate findings into business value.
• Significant proficiency with research methodologies, research platforms, and data visualization tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, manage workflows, and supervise a small flexible team.
• Valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and ability to drive an automobile; 10–15% travel required.

Nice to have

• College degree in Market Research, Business or Marketing, Risk Management, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience with insurance market research initiatives and emerging industry practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive plan eligibility.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and retirement savings plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
• 20 days of paid time off and benefits supporting work-life balance.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diverse perspectives and employee contribution.