Strategy Lead

Atrium; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

A well-established insurance firm in Greater London is looking for an experienced Strategy Lead to execute operational strategies and manage stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strategic project leadership background, preferably within the Lloyd’s market. Responsibilities include coordinating strategy processes and overseeing the development of business plans. This firm promotes flexible working arrangements and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Existing experience working in a strategy role within the insurance market.
• Ability to define, scope, and deliver programmes that operationalise strategy.
• Strong understanding and ideally experience of the Lloyd’s market.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the 5-year strategy process.
• Lead on strategy development for entities within the Group.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new Underwriting cells.

Skills

Strategic project leadership

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Understanding of Lloyd's market

Job description

In a world of constant change, you need an insurer who has stood the test of time. Our reputation is built on consistency, expertise, and a client-first approach.

We manage Syndicate 609, one of the oldest syndicates at Lloyd’s, with a history going back to the 1930s. Our longevity reflects the strength of our underwriting discipline, the depth of our relationships, and our ability to adapt to the evolving needs of our clients and the wider insurance marketplace.

We’re all in it together at Atrium

We are committed to creating an environment where people learn, grow, and follow what they’re passionate about. Our culture encourages staff to feel confident in making decisions at any stage of their career and do work that makes them proud, knowing they’re playing a valuable role in shaping the success of the business.

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We are looking for an experienced Strategy Lead to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the Insurance industry, ideally the Lloyd's market. This person will help with the execution and operationalisation of the group's five-year strategy.

Role

• Coordinate and manage the 5-year strategy process
• Stakeholder management of all stakeholders in the process and end user / audiences (e.g. board, ExCo, staff, shareholders)
• Project management of the process
• Compilation of the various components into a single story

Target Operating Model

• Assist with coordination and project management of designing, iterating and operationalising the TOM

Entity Strategy Development

• Lead on strategy development for entities within the Group, including design, stakeholder management, project management, and compilation
• Aid in the recruitment and onboarding of new Underwriting cells
• Coordinate business plan development, including P&L forecasting and operating model design
• Shepherding new potential opportunities through the approval process
• Connecting the dots / assisting with project managing onboarding of new cells
• Assisting the active underwriter and new cells with any new strategic project / endeavours
• Aid in the coordination and management of the capital raise process, including storytelling, artefact production, stakeholder management and project management

Communications

• Structure and deliver regular strategy updates to key audiences

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Existing experience working in a strategy role within the insurance market
• Strategic project leadership experience, ensuring initiatives are designed and executed to advance organisational priorities
• Strong understanding and ideally experience of the Lloyd’s market
• Ability to define, scope, and deliver programmes that operationalise strategy
• Ability to structure large pieces of work into manageable workstreams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the standards and rules of the regulatory bodies and those set out in the firm’s standard documents

Atrium offers all permanent employees the chance to work flexibly through our charter for flexible working - we actively invite applications from candidates requiring any form of flexible working arrangements.

Atrium is an Equal Opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Atrium actively invites applications from candidates requiring any form of flexible working arrangements.

We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please get in touch.