Strategic Performance Manager - 12-month FTC

AXA UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic and data-driven individual to join their Strategy team. This role offers the chance to contribute to high-impact advisory work across the Retail business, leveraging analytical skills and technical knowledge to foster innovation. With a focus on performance improvement and strategic recommendations, you will work closely with senior management and participate in initiatives that shape the future of retail insurance. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while making a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Bonus

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Health Cover

Life Assurance

28 Days Annual Leave

Employee Discounts

Gym Benefits

Option to Buy/Sell Leave Days

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills, preferably in Python or R.
• Experience in performance analysis within retail insurance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop performance management objectives and present complex data.

Skills

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Innovation

Claims Knowledge

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Economics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Description

We're seeking a dynamic and data-driven individual to join AXA Retail's Strategy team, contributing to strategic and tactical advisory work across the Retail business. This role offers high impact and visibility.

You will leverage analytical skills, strategic thinking, and technical knowledge to improve performance and foster innovation. A strong understanding of claims is desirable to influence our value chain. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).

At AXA, we promote flexible working, allowing employees to balance home and office work to suit their needs. You will work at least 40% remotely, with the majority of your time onsite from September 2025. Flexibility can be discussed with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

1. Analyze raw data to identify trends, impacts, and opportunities.
2. Develop performance management objectives and present complex data clearly.
3. Challenge existing processes and identify areas for improvement.
4. Lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives.
5. Identify emerging trends in retail insurance and propose innovative solutions.
6. Present findings and recommendations to senior management effectively.
7. Apply claims expertise to provide strategic recommendations.

What you'll bring:

• A degree or qualification in Business, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• Experience in performance analysis within retail insurance.
• Strong coding skills, preferably in Python or R.
• Data analysis and visualization skills.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster innovation and improve performance.
• Claims knowledge is preferred.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply via the internal careers site for a secondment opportunity.

Eligibility to work in the UK is a precondition for employment.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Private health cover.
• Life assurance (up to 10x salary).
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 leave days.
• Employee discounts and gym benefits.

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Who we are:

AXA Retail supports people in living the life they love, providing reliable service at home and on the road. Our team is dedicated to becoming more digital, accessible, and customer-focused, ensuring we help customers get back to the good stuff after the unexpected.