Associate, Business Support

Acrisure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate Business Support to assist its C-suite executives. This role is pivotal for managing executive priorities, coordinating governance documents, and providing comprehensive secretarial duties. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business management or executive support, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the discretion to handle confidential information. This is an exciting opportunity to work during a period of significant growth in the UK's retail business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business management, executive assistant, or governance support role.
• Good understanding of UK regulatory frameworks for insurance brokers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate board-level documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the CFO and CRCO.
• Coordinate the preparation of governance documents and materials.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and ensure agendas are prepared.
• Provide secretarial support including minute-taking and correspondence.
• Organise internal and external meetings and workshops.

Skills

Business management experience

Executive assistant experience

Governance support experience

Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Associate Business Support UK Retail to provide direct support to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the UK Retail business. The role provides a unique chance to work directly alongside two dynamic C‑suite leaders during a time of exceptional growth and opportunity for Acrisure in the UK. This role is pivotal in ensuring that executive priorities are managed effectively meetings and actions are coordinated seamlessly and governance requirements are met through the preparation of board and committee papers. The Business Manager will also oversee a range of secretarial and administrative duties to enable the CFO and CRCO to focus on strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Act as the primary point of contact and support for the CFO and CRCO.
• Manage diaries schedule meetings and ensure agendas are prepared in advance.
• Track and follow up on actions arising from meetings to ensure timely completion.

Governance & Board Support

• Coordinate the preparation of board and committee papers ensuring accuracy compliance and timely distribution.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the business to gather input for governance documents.
• Maintain records of board and committee decisions and ensure action points are monitored.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Provide secretarial support including minute-taking document email and calendar management and correspondence.
• Organise internal and external meetings workshops and events.
• Support the CFO and CRCO with ad hoc projects and initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a business management executive assistant or governance support role within financial services or insurance.
• Good understanding of UK regulatory frameworks for insurance brokers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate board‑level documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

Personal Attributes

• Discreet and trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive resourceful and able to anticipate needs of senior executives.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Professional polished and confident in engaging with board members and regulators.