Associate Director

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Wellbeing days

Hybrid working culture

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Aon in Auckland is seeking an Associate Director – Professional Risks to provide senior leadership across a portfolio of financial lines clients. You will shape risk and insurance strategies, lead renewals and insurer negotiations, and coordinate the wider Aon team to deliver integrated solutions across D&O, PI/E&O, cyber and broader management liability.

You'll also play a key role in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities, leading pitches, developing go-to-market

Qualifications

• Strong client leadership and business development experience across a large portfolio.
• Expertise in D&O, PI/E&O and cyber insurance.
• Proven ability to lead renewal strategy, programme design and placement with insurers.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across a portfolio of financial lines clients.
• Lead renewals and insurer negotiations.
• Coordinate the wider Aon team to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive growth by identifying and converting new business opportunities.
• Lead client pitches and develop go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Client management

Financial lines

Renewals

Business development

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – General Insurance

Job description

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Be part of our successful Professional Risks team in Auckland Competitive package The Opportunity Aon's Auckland team is looking for an Associate Director – Professional Risks to provide senior leadership across a portfolio of financial lines clients. As an Associate Director within our Professional Risks division, you will be the primary senior contact for a portfolio of key accounts. You will shape client risk and insurance strategies, lead renewals and insurer negotiations, and coordinate the wider Aon team to deliver integrated solutions across Directors' & Officers' (D&O), Professional Indemnity/Errors & Omissions (PI/E&O), cyber, crime and broader management liability. You will also play a key role in driving growth by identifying and converting new and expanded business opportunities within the Professional Risks portfolio. This includes leading elements of client pitches, developing go-to-market strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and present tailored solutions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical capability in financial lines along with a proven track record in client leadership and business development. Ideally, you will have: Demonstrated client management experience across a large, complex portfolio Strong financial lines product knowledge, including D&O, PI/E&O and cyber (exposure to power/energy risks advantageous) Experience developing and executing client risk and insurance strategies Experience leading renewal strategy, programme design and placement, including negotiations with local and international insurers A track record of identifying and converting new business and expanded business opportunities Experience coordinating internal stakeholders (e.g. broking, claims, analytics, global colleagues) to deliver integrated client solutions The ability to oversee service delivery, resolve issues and support complex claims First-class communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and C-suite clients A proactive sales mentality and keen entrepreneurial spirit Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills Corporate written and verbal communication skills You will also be required to hold the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – General Insurance (or equivalent), or be prepared to obtain the requisite professional qualification within required timeframes.

Aon Culture & Benefits

At Aon, we understand the importance of flexible work practices to allow our colleagues to be their very best. We embrace a hybrid working culture where most colleagues work flexibly — in the office, at home and from other remote locations. Flexibility goes beyond just the place of work, and we are all for it. In New Zealand, Aon has approximately 1,000 employees, and globally we have around 50,000 colleagues working across 120 countries. This scale allows us to build the best teams and gather the best thinking from around the world, while delivering quality solutions and service locally.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that places added focus on personal and professional wellbeing and work-life balance.
• For example, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing" days per year to allow time for personal wellness pursuits.

Aon is an equal opportunity employer that values an innovative and diverse workplace where all colleagues can be their authentic selves. We support continuous learning and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong.