Commercial Risk Practice Leader

Aon Hewitt; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Commercial Risk Practice Leader, where you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to providing innovative risk management solutions. This role involves strategic oversight of business results, client management, and talent development within a collaborative environment. With a focus on driving revenue growth and operational excellence, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of the risk management practice. The company values inclusivity and offers comprehensive benefits, ensuring a supportive work-life balance. If you are passionate about leadership and client success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working style solutions

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial insurance and risk management.
• Experience leading teams and managing client relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth plans for the Risk team in Vancouver.
• Directly manage client relationships and departmental performance.
• Mentor junior staff and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Risk management experience

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Education

Level II license

CRM designation

CIP designation

FCIP designation

CAIB designation

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Commercial Risk Practice Leader

Are you an expert account manager with a focus on large general practice clients? Are you seeking to become a Leader of an innovative, collaborative and especially successful team? Our Vancouver team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering innovative solutions for clients. If this sounds intriguing, read on!

The salary range for this position is CAD $124,000 – $200,000. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. Aon also offers you a generous incentive earning opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The Commercial Risk Department Leader will lead and drive the strategic growth plans for Aon’s Risk team in Vancouver. This leader is Solution Line agnostic, and:

• Responsible for driving and delivering the overall achievement of the department’s business results
• Direct reporting into the Vancouver Branch leader
• Drives and is accountable for the delivery of Distinctive Client Value, attraction and retention of top talent, overall talent management and operational excellence.
• Direct client management for own client book as well as acting as Senior client relationship leader for top 10 clients within the department.
• Accountable for overall department results – delivering revenue growth and margin in accordance with budget
• Consistently modeling a “one-firm” attitude/approach.
• Mentoring junior Associate Account Executives and Account Executives.
• Collaborates with Specialty Practice Leaders, Office Solution Line leadership, Human Capital leaders, Sales, Growth, and HR.
• Directs the collaborative activity of the team to plan and achieve annual and long-term business objectives and initiatives within the department in line with the regional standard processes, policies and business plans
• Leads sales planning, marketing, and execution of sales products, services and programs in support of the client value proposition resulting in new and retained account relationships, enhanced business results and overall Regional revenue growth
• Reviews department performance results and works with the Aon regional leaders to identify, spearhead and leverage new market and client service opportunities
• Resolve causes of underperformance and identify vital corrective action steps where objectives are not being met
• Is responsible for people related activities for the department including recruitment, training, engagement, performance, succession planning, and as appropriate employee relations
• Makes and communicates decisions related to department operations
• Working with DAU team to lead any new collaboration with Human Capital
• Coordinate, create and develop, in conjunction with Branch leader business plans and growth strategies.
• Responsible for role-modeling and fostering a positive and inclusive colleague experience within the department.
• Ad-hoc help on various leadership tasks as necessary

How this opportunity is different

As a Commercial Risk Practice Leader with Aon's General Practice team, you will Lead a team of professionals to deliver risk management solutions to your clients.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 10+ years Commercial insurance and/or risk management experience
• 5+ years leading direct reports
• Experience and knowledge of risk management techniques beyond insurance policies is preferred
• Level II license required
• At least one of the following designations is preferred: CRM, CIP, FCIP and CAIB.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook
• Very strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure of challenging deadlines.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, [e-mail]

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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