Vice President - Client Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Variable Incentive Compensation

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking a VP, Client Partner to manage a portfolio of major Insurance accounts in London, UK. This leadership role will involve working directly with senior stakeholders across tier-one insurers and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformative solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in insurance technology and consulting, with a strong track record of managing large-scale teams. Benefits include variable incentive compensation, pension, and private medical.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in insurance technology, consulting, or operations.
• Proven leadership of large-scale insurance delivery teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen senior-level relationships across insurer partners.
• Lead account strategy and growth planning initiatives.
• Oversee P&L, budgets, and commercial performance.

Skills

Insurance technology

Leadership of large-scale insurance delivery teams

General Insurance market dynamics

Commercial acumen

Communication and negotiation skills

Job description

Global Insurance Consultancy | Market Leader in Operations & Solutions

VP, Client Partner / Account Management

We are partnering with a global insurance consultancy and recognised market leader in operations and solution s, continuing to expand across the UK and wider EMEA region. As part of this growth, we are seeking a VP, Client Partner to take ownership of a strategic portfolio of insurance accounts and drive meaningful commercial and delivery outcomes

This is a high‑visibility leadership role, working directly with senior stakeholders across tier‑one insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and underwriting agencies. You’ll shape strategy, deepen relationships, and lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver transformative solutions across the insurance value chain

About the Organisation

A consultancy with a clear vision: To help catalyse insurance ecosystems for clients They bring

• Deep global insurance expertise
• Vertical focus and technology‑enabled delivery
• 35% growth year on year offering excellent career progression opportunities

The Role: VP, Account Management

As VP, you will own a portfolio of 3–5 major Global Insurance accounts, acting as the strategic lead and primary relationship owner. You’ll drive growth, oversee delivery quality, and ensure commercial success across your portfolio

Key Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen senior‑level relationships across insurer and ecosystem partners
• Lead account strategy, growth planning, and expansion initiative
• Identify new business opportunities and shape solutions with delivery leaders
• Oversee P&L, budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance
• Lead contract negotiations (SOWs, MSAs) and ensure compliance
• Represent the organisation at industry events and within the insurance community
• Champion delivery excellence and coordinate governance with internal teams
• Act as the escalation point for clients, ensuring high satisfaction and retentionDrive Voice of Customer / NPS initiatives and action plans
• Collaborate with business development teams to source and convert new opportunities

What You

• Bring in depth experience in insurance technology, consulting, or operations
• Proven leadership of large‑scale insurance delivery teams
• Deep understanding of General Insurance / London Market insurance functions and market dynamics
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets and revenue lines
• Established network across insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and MGAs
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and storytelling skills
• Ability to travel across the UK and Europe (approx. 50%)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate and drive change

Location

London, United Kingdom. Travel across the UK and Europe required

• Variable Incentive Compensation
• Pension, life insurance, income protection, private medical