Department General Manager

Centre People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading company in London is seeking a Deputy Department General Manager to lead the Insurance Risk Management Department. The ideal candidate has significant experience as a senior risk manager in a multinational setting, overseeing team performance and technical guidance. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary between £120k and £165k based on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a risk manager in a multinational corporation or brokers/underwriters.
• Expertise across multiple insurance lines like Property & Casualty, Marine Cargo, etc.
• Experience managing a team or department.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to department members.
• Manage team performance through planning and coaching.
• Enhance relationships with existing insurance companies and brokers.
• Identify new insurance business opportunities.
• Support departmental development and career growth.

Skills

Team management

Insurance market knowledge

Communication skills

Logical and critical thinking

Budgeting and cost control

Multitasking

Education

Degree in business administration or related area

Professional qualification in insurance (ACII, CPCU, Cert CII)

Job description

A global trading company is currently recruiting a Deputy Department General Manager to work in their London office. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Insurance Risk Management Department, overseeing team performance, providing technical guidance, and enhancing relationships with insurance companies and brokers.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience working at a senior level as a risk manager in a multinational corporation (preferable) or brokers or underwriters.

Job Details

• Work type: Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home)
• VISA SUPPORT: No
• TYPE: Permanent, full-time
• WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
• SALARY: £120k - 165k depending on experience
• START: ASAP
• LOCATION: London

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and share insurance market insights with department members and global colleagues
• Manage team performance through planning, coaching, and performance appraisals
• Support department members' development, roles, and career growth within the organisation
• Motivate team members to maximise individual performance and potential
• Enhance operational efficiency by prioritising tasks aligned with Corporate Unit and department goals
• Foster relationships with their leaders, managers, and group companies to support department priorities
• Collaborate with their Insurance Risk Management team to align regional activities with their knowledge and direction
• Strengthen relationships with existing insurance companies and brokers in Europe to leverage business opportunities
• Identify and build relationships with new insurance companies or brokers to address emerging business needs
• Additional tasks and allocate departmental responsibilities effectively

Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience working at a senior level as a risk manager in a multinational corporation (preferable) or brokers or underwriters
• Expertise across a wide range of insurance lines such as Property & Casualty, Marine Cargo, Credit, Construction, Energy, Aviation etc. would be highly regarded
• Experience managing a team/department
• Degree qualified in business administration, accounting, finance or a related area preferable
• Professional qualification in an insurance business area such as ACII, CPCU at least Cert CII ideal or qualified by Experience
• Budgeting and/or cost control experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Great level of corporate insurance knowledge
• Fluent English
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Note: All applicants for the Department General Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support. We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.