Manager - Insurance / Reinsurance

Synpulse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working environment

Continued learning and development programs

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Synpulse is looking for a Manager to drive complex challenges within the UK Insurance sector. You will manage accounts and projects while mentoring a team and providing analytical insights to foster innovative solutions.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the UK insurance landscape, strong project management skills, and effective communication capabilities. This role offers a hybrid working environment and an opportunity to shape the UK office.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in UK Insurance, London Market, or Reinsurance.
• Hands-on experience in target operating model and process design.
• Proven project management and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts, projects, and workstreams effectively.
• Conduct detailed analyses to support decision-making.
• Mentor consultants to enhance industry knowledge.

Skills

UK Insurance experience

Project management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (MA, MSc, MBA) preferred

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Manager who thrives on solving complex challenges, drawing on strong industry expertise to deliver practical and impactful solutions. The ideal candidate is a clear and confident communicator, able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels. You will bring a deep understanding of the commercial insurance landscape—including reinsurance and delegated authority—across the full value chain, from underwriting and risk engineering to distribution, product design, policy administration, and claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing accounts, projects and/or workstreams with the ability to articulate the interplay between business and technology processes across an organisation.
• Conducting and reviewing detailed analysis to guide the decision‑making process that supports innovative and pragmatic solutions.
• Mentoring consultants to increase industry specific knowledge and practical experiences across London market, UK Insurance and Reinsurance transformation – as well as encouraging the sharing of expertise with the internal UK team and wider.
• Providing direction and thought leadership by managing market and trend analyses to drive business development and strategic opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrating strong industry expertise by proactively identifying and recommending innovative, tailored solutions that meet each client’s unique needs.
• Driving opportunities for technological and business improvements.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in UK Insurance / London Market / Reinsurance / Insurtech or consultancy firm with exposure to Insurance / Reinsurance clients.
• Proven use of project management and effective change management skills to plan and lead work streams through all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring high quality deliverables by exhibiting impactful team management strategies.
• Hands‑on experience in target operating model and process design & development.
• Exceptional quantitative and qualitative skills to identify complex problems, consider them analytically and conceptualise solutions.
• Highly developed communication, presentation and facilitation skills which enable you to effectively manage stakeholders and build long‑term relationships with clients.
• Track record of development of new topics and various business initiatives—utilising your team’s skills to expand product and service offering.
• Deep understanding and curiosity of key technology platforms and solutions used in the insurance sector.
• Bachelor’s degree level and/or equivalent experience. An advanced degree (MA, MSc or MBA) and/or additional qualifications would be a bonus.

Job Benefits

• Unique opportunity to shape the UK office through participating in internal initiatives (CSR, DE&I, recruitment, marketing).
• Participate in a two‑week New Employee Training (NET), an engaging programme with interactive, level‑specific modules on Synpulse, processes, tools, communication, and role‑specific skills, designed to integrate you into the team and set you up for success.
• Continual and comprehensive learning and development through our Academy Program.
• Innovative team bonus scheme following our "One Spirit" approach.
• Hybrid working environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays in England.
• Pension: 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
• Paid time off for volunteering (2 days per year).
• Private medical insurance with dental care through Vitality.
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 mental health support.
• Interest free season ticket loan.
• Access to the Cycle scheme and Tech scheme.

At Synpulse, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. Throughout the interview process, we strive to accommodate diverse needs and preferences to ensure that every candidate can fully showcase their abilities. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the interview process to support your participation, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are here to make the interview experience as comfortable and accessible as possible for you.