Business Architect

Munich Re; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

Business Architect

We are currently looking for a Business Architect, to be based in Manchester on a full-time basis reporting into the Lead Business Architect.

Responsibilities:

• Work under direction of the MRS-GM Lead Business Architect to develop a business architecture strategy which will support and enable our extensive growth plans, to achieve Ambition 2030 vision and which will influence the technology architecture landscape.
• Translate business strategy and outcomes and work under the direction of the MRS-GM Lead Business Architect to partner with the Head of Change, Executive and Senior stakeholders to ensure the operating model supports this.
• Work with colleagues across the business to undertake capability assessments and map out capability diagrams for required functions.
• Continually maintain a holistic overview of the business and how we operate in order to identify opportunities to constantly evolve and embed best practice.
• Support the change team to scope and shape significant deliverables, ensuring the team is applying strategic principles and enterprise thinking when delivering change.
• Work at the initiation stage of initiatives to ‘shape’ new change initiatives, define business capability needs, benefit drivers and business case.
• Work with the business units to identify outcomes, targets and measures used to define the successful implementation of the target operating model.
• Liaise with process Managers and Business Analysts to ensure traceability of Target Operating Models and Business Capability Models into Business Process Maps and Business Requirements documents.
• Work with the MRS-GM Lead Business Architect to embed a Business Architecture framework which will drive and apply appropriate governance, design principles and business processes.
• Undertake feasibility studies to support the launch of new UW Products, Business Models and/or Technology platforms.
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers/policyholders.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of working at Senior level, influencing Target Operating Model design.
• Strategic thinker, who always has the long-term picture as a foundation from which design decisions are based.
• Ability to comfortably switch between strategic big picture and detail.
• Achieve and share clarity where others see complexity.
• Modelling business processes using various tools and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the insurance market (preferably specialty lines), navigating complex matrix structured regulated entities.
• Ability to work as an effective team member, across a diverse group of backgrounds, geographies and skillsets.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 10% Non-contributory Pension
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support