Strategy & Foresight Manager

Canopius; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopius is seeking a Strategy & Foresight Manager to lead innovation initiatives within their international insurance business. The role involves developing strategies, collaborating with various teams, and promoting a culture of innovation. Candidates should have a degree and experience in the insurance sector, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Dental cover

Qualifications

• Experience in the Insurance Industry or Consulting with Insurance Clients.
• Strong understanding of emerging trends and technologies in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy.
• Facilitate execution of innovation ideas and monitor metrics.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Innovation

Education

Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly created role in dynamic teamin Canopius’ fast-paced and rapidly expanding international insurance business.

From day one you will be contributing to the development of Canopius’ strategic direction and delivery; interacting with a wide range of business stakeholderson a variety of different projects and topics.

The Strategy & Foresight Manager has a broad remit and will support the creation and execution of number of different key strategic projects for Canopius Group. They will partner with the business to deliver help build, implement, and embed Canopius’s Innovation Framework and activities, and support the overall Strategic Planning programme and project management of Canopius Group’s operational priorities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with Canopius' business objectives and market trends. Partnering across the organisation to ensure that innovation is something which is embedded in each of our Capabilities, Underwriting and Regional Business Units.
• Facilitate the execution of innovation ideas once they are raised i.e helping with the business case, ensuring they get the correct resources to be implemented successfully.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, actuarial, and technology, to bring projects and ideas to fruition.
• Establish and monitor metrics to evaluate the success of strategy and innovation projects and continuously refine strategies based on performance data.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote a culture of innovation and secure buy-in for new initiatives.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify new opportunities and anticipate future industry trends.
• Partner with the business to further the creation of next-generation insurance products, which cater for emerging risks and opportunities.
• Provide timely counsel and key updates on critical items requiring the Strategy Director’s attention.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver the Strategic Planning programme and project management of Canopius Group’s operational priorities.

Skills and Experience:

• Educated to degree level
• Experience working within the Insurance Industry or Consulting with Insurance Clients
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 with a focus on Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Curious and passionate about innovation and technological advancements; with a strong understanding of emerging trends and technologies and their applications in the insurance sector.
• Strong collaborator, able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across diverse geographies and cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, presentation and influencing skills. Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Self-starter with ability to take initiative and that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, comfortable with simultaneously managing multiple projects.

About Us

Our benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.