Head of Technical Steering Specialty

HDI; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK seeks an experienced individual to lead a new team for Technical Steering Specialty Lines. The role involves financial analysis, projecting performance, and collaborating across departments. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and fluency in English. Advanced skills in Excel, SQL, and Power BI are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new team for Technical Steering Specialty Lines.
• Main contact for CUO regarding technical P&L topics.
• Analyse financial closings and provide reporting.
• Establish controlling and steering procedures.
• Support forecasting and planning accuracy.
• Collaborate with Line of Business for information flow.
• Contribute to target derivation process and performance.
• Perform economic analysis for valuable insights.
• Engage in project activities for overarching objectives.

Skills

Business administration degree

Communication skills

Actuarial experience

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Fluent English

Technical skills in Excel

SQL proficiency

Power BI knowledge

Education

Degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, or comparable field

PhD / MBA qualification

Job description

Overview

HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a new team for Technical Steering Specialty Lines (4 FTE)
• Main contact for CUO and Line of Business for all topics regarding the technical P&L (operational steering model, German GAAP, IFRS)
• Analyse financial closings, provide commentary and reporting to senior management
• Establish new controlling and steering procedures for Specialty Lines
• Supervise and support forecast and plan procedures, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment
• Collaborate closely with Line of Business and other CFO departments for seamless coordination and information flow
• Support the target derivation process and steering activities, playing a pivotal role in driving LoB performance
• Perform economic analysis for the Line of Business, delivering valuable insights to senior management
• Engage in project activities, leveraging expertise to contribute to the achievement of overarching objectives

Skills & Experience

• Passionate and skilled professional with a degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, or a comparable field; further qualification (PhD / MBA) beneficial
• Prior experience in a controlling, actuarial, or accounting department of a (re)insurance company, or a related occupation
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying information effectively to diverse audiences
• Actuarial experience, preferably with IFRS17 reference
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to collective success
• Displays a proactive attitude, eagerly embracing learning opportunities and driving innovation
• Fluent English skills in spoken and written form, additional proficiency in German is beneficial
• Advantageous: Advanced technical skills in Excel, SQL and Power BI

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.

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