Department General Manager – Insurance Risk Management – 28722

Emerald Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Group seeks a Department General Manager – Insurance Risk Management to lead the IRM function from London. In collaboration with the Senior DGM, you will shape the department's strategy, oversee risk assessments and reporting, and align insurance risk with the firm’s international business.

You will manage a team, coach performance, and foster strong relationships with leaders across the organisation and with European insurers and brokers.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Professional qualification in insurance such as ACII, CPCU or Cert CII.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy for the department in collaboration with the Senior DGM.
• Lead and manage team performance, including coaching and appraisals.
• Build relationships with leaders across the organisation and EU-CIS to promote IRM.
• Maintain relationships with European insurers and brokers to leverage partnerships.

Education

Degree qualified in business administration, accounting, finance or a related area

ACII, CPCU or Cert CII (professional insurance qualifications)

Job description

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 required:

• 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

Experience required:

• 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

Department General Manager – Insurance Risk Management – 28722 London