VP, Automotive - Puerto Rico (Relocation)

The ideal candidate is a strategic and results-oriented leader to head our Automotive Line of Business. This role leads a complex, fast-evolving portfolio within the vehicle industry and is accountable for driving performance, profitable growth, and product strategy.

About the Role

• Develop, and execute the AUTO LOB vision, growth strategy, product roadmap, operating plans, and financial plans.
• Analyze vehicle market trends to forecast objectives and identify and size growth opportunities.
• Own P&L accountability for the AUTO LOB, partnering with other countries, centers of excellence, and shared services to deliver results across local and enterprise targets.
• Recommend and manage enterprise investments, operating expenses, and advertising and promotional spend for the LOB.
• Provide direct oversight of AUTO business performance in Puerto Rico, including client results tracked through StoneEagle metrics.
• Maintain accountability for the performance of all AUTO products.
• Expand the business by identifying new opportunities through client engagement, channel partnerships, competitive analysis, and industry research.
• Apply strong risk management expertise, monitoring trends and recommending changes as needed.
• Build and develop a high-performing team, strengthening people capabilities to deliver both short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to scale the business.
• Cook up efforts at regional and corporate levels to ensure strategic alignment and effective product deployment.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the AUTO team, fostering a culture of engagement, growth, accountability, and outperformance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and execute the AUTO LOB vision, growth strategy, product roadmap, operating plans, and financial plans.
• Analyze vehicle market trends to forecast objectives and identify and size growth opportunities.
• Own P&L accountability for the AUTO LOB, partnering with other countries, centers of excellence, and shared services to deliver results across local and enterprise targets.
• Recommend and manage enterprise investments, operating expenses, and advertising and promotional spend for the LOB.
• Provide direct oversight of AUTO business performance in Puerto Rico, including client results tracked through StoneEagle metrics.
• Maintain accountability for the performance of all AUTO products.
• Expand the business by identifying new opportunities through client engagement, channel partnerships, competitive analysis, and industry research.
• Apply strong risk management expertise, monitoring trends and recommending changes as needed.
• Build and develop a high-performing team, strengthening people capabilities to deliver both short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to scale the business.
• Cook up efforts at regional and corporate levels to ensure strategic alignment and effective product deployment.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the AUTO team, fostering a culture of engagement, growth, accountability, and outperformance.

Requirements

• Willing to relocate to Puerto Rico
• 15+ years of experience in general management, business development, and services support.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership, with accountability for revenue growth and profitability.
• Strong capability to transfer business knowledge and best practices across teams, geographies, and functions.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing leadership teams.
• Track record of fostering a culture of engagement, growth, accountability, and outperformance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Marketing.
• 10+ years of experience within the automotive ecosystem, including one or more of the following: Automotive OEM, Captive Finance Company, Automotive Third-Party Administrator, Automotive Retail, Auto Lending, or Insurance.
• Proven general management and negotiation experience in multi-country or regional environments.
• Deep knowledge of the Puerto Rico automotive market, including key players, dynamics, and regulatory considerations.
• Basic working knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

Other Requirements

• Willingness to relocate to Puerto Rico.

Benefits

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Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.