Department General Manager – Insurance Risk Management – 28722

The Emerald Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm is seeking a Head of IRM Department based in London. You will lead the department to ensure effective risk management, overseeing team performance and enhancing relationships with insurers. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, professional insurance qualifications, and significant experience in a leadership role within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing a senior level risk department in a multinational corporation.
• Qualifications in insurance business areas are essential.
• Significant experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the IRM Department.
• Oversee team performance and conduct appraisals.
• Enhance relationships with insurance companies and brokers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Performance management

Relationship building

Insurance risk management

Education

Degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field

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

Job description

Overview

The main purpose is to lead the IRM Department and support the Senior DGM to make sure that their role as a group risk manager is functioning well to protect the company's financials by providing the appropriate insurance risk management.

• Location: London
• Category: Insurance
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Together with the Senior DGM, setting the strategy for the department
• Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals
• Build strong relationships with leaders across the organisation and group companies (EU-CIS region) to promote the role of IRM
• Enhance and maintain the relationship with insurance companies and brokers in Europe including Japanese insurance companies where they have existing business to leverage their relationship

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in business administration, accounting, finance or a related area, or qualified by experience
• Professional qualification in an insurance business area such as ACII, CPCU at least Cert CII ideal or qualified by experience
• Significant experience working at a senior level as a risk manager in a multinational corporation (preferable) or brokers or underwriters, leading a department
• Expertise across a wide range of insurance lines such as Property & Casualty, Marine Cargo, Credit, Construction, Energy, Aviation etc. would be highly regarded