Business Manager to CEO Office

Allianz Partners; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a strategic project manager, supporting the CEO and driving growth initiatives. This hybrid role offers exposure to senior management and diverse business topics, fostering international career development. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll engage with stakeholders across business units, analyze data for insights, and prepare high-quality presentations. Enjoy a flexible working model and a commitment to employee well-being and growth, making a significant impact in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Pension and savings plans

Company share purchase plans

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive learning and professional development options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic project management or consulting.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and regulatory topics.
• Prepare meetings, document decisions, and follow up.

Skills

Strategic Project Management

Business Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

What We Do

Allianz Partners is a global leader in assistance and insurance services, offering solutions in travel insurance, assistance, mobility, international health & life, and direct sales. We embed our products seamlessly into our partners’ businesses or sell directly to customers. With over 19,400 colleagues worldwide and operations in more than 75 countries, we are at the forefront of the Allianz B2B2C offering.

Our culture is built on caring about people, empowering employees to collaborate, innovate, and challenge the industry.

What You Bring

This role supports the CEO of Allianz Partners UK & Ireland, assisting with management, strategic growth, and coordination of Business Units and the executive team. You will work closely with the local Executive Committee and serve as a key contact across various stakeholders within BUs, regional, and group levels.

Your main responsibilities include:

1. Supporting day-to-day activities and regulatory topics;
2. Participating in the Executive Committee:

• Preparing meetings, documenting decisions and actions, and following up;
• Reporting on key initiatives and escalations;
• Ensuring strategic initiatives are completed across BUs and functions;
• Engaging with strategic stakeholders;
• Collecting and analyzing data for reports and insights;
• Leading or participating in project portfolios and reporting progress;
• Representing the CEO in meetings for alignment;
• Preparing high-quality presentation materials.

This role offers international career development and exposure to senior management across diverse business topics.

Note: This position is hybrid (3 days in-office) based in Croydon.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic project management or consulting at a BU/corporate level;
• Understanding of the insurance and assistance sectors;
• Strong business acumen and understanding of strategic impacts;
• Experience working with intercultural teams in fast-paced environments;
• Proactive, autonomous, results-driven, and solution-oriented;
• Highly organized with attention to detail and planning skills;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information effectively;
• Capacity to multitask and prioritize under tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust at all levels;
• Comfort challenging ideas and engaging with senior stakeholders;
• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel;
• Fluent in English, with excellent writing skills.

Key Benefits and What We Offer

We value our employees’ growth and well-being, offering various development programs, international mobility, and health initiatives. Our benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working model;
• Pension and savings plans;
• Company share purchase plans;
• Mental health and wellbeing programs;
• Career advancement opportunities within Allianz Group;
• Comprehensive learning and professional development options;
• And much more!

Join us in building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Allianz is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Let's care for tomorrow together.