General Manager

Aon Hewitt; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 150’000 - 200’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead insurance management and consulting services in Zurich. This leadership role involves overseeing operational and strategic initiatives, maintaining compliance, and fostering client relationships to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance, insurance, and risk consulting, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of insurance management in Switzerland while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership skills with a focus on insurance management.
• Strong communication and commercial acumen are essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic and operational plans for insurance management.
• Manage client relationships and ensure profitability.

Kenntnisse

Technical competence in Finance

Insurance knowledge

Compliance expertise

Risk Consulting

Business Development/Sales

Team leadership

Communication skills (German/French)

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Awareness

Project Management

Jobbeschreibung

Location

This position is based in Zurich.

Position Purpose

This is a leadership position reporting to the ACIM Regional Managing Director for EMEA. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of the Company’s insurance management and consulting services in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, including operational, marketing/sales, business, and product development.

Position Responsibilities / Main Functions

• Lead the agreed strategic and operational plans for the Captive and Insurance Management operations in domicile.
• Deliver on agreed financial and operational targets.
• Maintain a compliance culture within the local office in line with Aon Group and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship, service delivery, and strategic account development for selected key clients.
• Oversee both business and client profitability, building value propositions relevant to our clients to facilitate continued organic fee growth.
• Support a structured programme of business development activity for local captive and servicing operations, working with colleagues to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
• Actively support wider AGRC thought leadership and innovation initiatives to maintain Aon’s position at the forefront of the captive industry.
• Plan and implement appropriate succession planning within the local office.

Skills & Competences Required

• Technical competence across the full range of activities including Finance, Insurance, Compliance, Risk Consulting, Business Development/Sales, and Team leadership.
• Communication skills (including German and/or French speaking).
• Commercial Acumen.
• Strategic Awareness.
• Leadership skills.
• Team player.
• Project Management.
• Highest personal integrity.
• General skills and behaviours that align with the Aon Leadership model.
• Ability to travel when required.

Characteristics / Critical Experiences

• Strong accountability and proven ability to foresee and overcome setbacks and challenges to drive results.
• Collaborative mindset and proven ability to foster and maintain strong relationships and networks across various functions and geographies.
• Strong communicator and influencer – ability to effectively communicate and adjust messages accordingly to various audiences.
• Material talent management and development experience.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks across various functions and locations to meet shared objectives, exchange ideas, and enhance knowledge.
• Model to clients and colleagues what makes Aon unique and a market leader.
• Broad knowledge of the (re)insurance industry and risk finance in particular.
• Ability to provide captive and insurance management advice to clients at a senior level and be considered a trusted advisor.
• Ability to articulate the full ACIM value proposition.

Aon provides equal opportunity to all employees and job seekers, regardless of gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, etc. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. We drive and promote inclusiveness, building an environment where everyone has opportunities for growth and development.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we are looking for a person whose profile matches the requirements mentioned in the advert. We will therefore only respond to applicants who fully meet these criteria.

Please only apply online via our application tool and send your application in English.

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