Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions, GBC

Aon; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm located in London is seeking a Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions to lead their team and develop strategies for growth. Responsibilities include driving innovation, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring team performance aligns with overall business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in portfolio management and leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working solutions

Global Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Track record in portfolio solutions and management.
• Ability to drive projects and innovation within the organization.
• Strong leadership abilities to motivate and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GBC SPS function and develop a strategy for Wholesale and Specialty segments.
• Support product and solution design with Business Unit Leaders.
• Monitor targets and implement strategic plans to improve performance.

Skills

Portfolio solutions creation and management

Leadership and motivation

Innovation and project management

Budgetary management

Data and analytics leverage

Communication skills

Job description

Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions, GBC UK

Aon is recruiting a Business Leader, Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions (SPS), Global Broking Centre UK to join our team.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Aon United

• Understand the Aon United agenda, support it actively and drive mindset change within the business
• Support Aon initiatives, contribute to and participate in Aon-wide senior executive groups, committees, ad hoc project teams and other bodies as necessary
• Continually build Aon IQ and drive this behaviour in the team

Thought Leadership

• Work with relevant partners to develop and enhance the competitive positioning of Aon relative to its competitors
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure the best of Aon is brought to clients and prospective clients
• Act as a representative of and spokesperson for Aon on external industry bodies and in the media as required

People & Culture

• At all times act as a role model and as an ambassador
• Lead the Portfolio Solutions team and ensure that managers and direct reports have objectives aligned with the overall broking strategy and that performance is satisfactory and that actions are taken to develop capability as high performing colleagues
• Coach members of the team and develop a robust succession plan
• Ensure robust performance management and training and competence processes are in place within Portfolio Solutions and that actions arising from these processes are implemented in a timely manner

Innovation

• Translate business initiatives into a vision for the team and develop and deliver a roadmap for the UK to meet short- and long-term objectives
• Lead and champion the implementation and usage of new systems and processes into the team to drive efficiency

Aon Growth Strategy

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Aon Broking strategy by driving growth through utilisation of specialty, broking, technology and talent levers
• Work with key internal and external partners to identify, assess and create new client products and solutions
• Identify and develop opportunities for cross GBC cooperation and alliances

Client / Network Engagement

• Ensure the Client is at the heart of business propositions and practice, and they are treated fairly and ethically
• Lead and champion the deployment of Client Promise for direct client, ensuring that valid action plans are in place and delivered to agreed timelines
• Work with teams around the globe to share thought leadership and best practice with a vision of true global client products

Business Performance

• Implement strategic and annual plans for the team consistent with relevant targets including core Aon targets, ensuring plans are resourced, robust and in place to deliver year-on-year performance improvement
• Monitor targets through relevant tracking tools and take corrective action in year to ensure delivery
• Identify and follow up key business development opportunities within existing lines of business and new channels or sectors
• Ensure facilities, IT and other resource requirements for BU are defined, budgeted and actioned in line with business needs and procurement and financial controls

Team / People Leadership

• Maintain rigor and create guidelines and efficiencies to allow colleagues to focus on innovation and new product creation
• Embed diversity, equity and inclusion into the employee life cycle to create an inclusive team culture
• Drive focus on enhancing the colleague experience as measured by the global support survey and other people metrics
• Adhere to the Aon Performance & Reward Management processes and calibrate performance
• Demonstrate active succession planning through market mapping and movement of high potential talent

Compliance & Risk Management

• Accountable for FCA regulations and internal compliance requirements; ensure timely adherence
• Promote compliance requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Ensure practices and tools are applied consistently
• Lead by example in regulatory and procedural compliance
• Encourage colleagues to raise awareness of non-conformances and ideas for improvements

How this opportunity is different

Lead the GBC SPS function

• Work with business leaders to develop an approved SPS strategy for Wholesale and Specialty segments
• Deliver the strategy including organisational and operational design and implementation
• Institute a system of continuous improvement to ensure SPS is market leading
• Contribute to Go to Market Strategy design and execution to enable impactful relationships with supporting carrier markets
• Engage across regions to provide thought leadership and best practice in line with global broking strategies
• Identify and build SPS opportunities
• Collaborate with Data and Analytics to prioritise segments that would benefit from SPS
• Review Broker Facilities for fit and client value
• Work with global leaders to drive growth by understanding client needs and creating solutions
• Work with Underwriting Managers and Aon UK MGA to drive DUA creation and usage
• Support product and solution design with Business Unit Leaders and Chief Broking Officers
• Champion SPS benefits across Aon
• Enable growth of the Aon MGA portfolio
• Develop binder broking capability to support global MGA businesses
• Drive innovation agenda regarding efficiency and technology
• Represent SPS in strategic platform developments (Future of Lloyd’s, PPL, Digital Placement Programme)
• Develop tools and capabilities to handle facilities effectively
• Support policies and procedures for growth aligned with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate Product Oversight with AUKL and Commercial Risk Solution Line
• Support Enterprise Risk Management committee activity

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Track record in portfolio solutions creation and management with regulatory knowledge
• Ability to drive innovation and projects across the organisation
• Ability to leverage data & analytics for business success
• Budgetary management skills and experience leading a substantial, diverse business
• Proven leadership of teams with ability to motivate and inspire
• Inclusive leadership with demonstrated commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
• Strategic business development skills
• Deep knowledge of the insurance industry and market trends
• Strong delegation, management, influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship building and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across organisational levels
• Self-discipline and organisation
• Well-developed knowledge of FCA requirements and standards

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment supports wellbeing and work/life balance with two Global Wellbeing Days each year. We offer flexible working style solutions and Smart Working.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

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