Strategy Manager

1 week ago


London, United Kingdom XL CATLIN Full time

Job Description - Strategy Manager (12002631D20241126)

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Strategy Manager (12002631D20241126)

DISCOVER your opportunity

Location: London or Paris

We’re looking for a highly driven self-starter with a desire to challenge and solve complex issues, to join our CEO Office team. The CEO Office team leads formulation and execution of the Division-wide strategy, serving as a “strategic conscience” for the broader division.

As a Strategy Manager in the CEO Office at AXA XL, you will work closely with the team to assist in the development and execution of the company's strategic direction. Your role will involve facilitating discussions, coordinating meetings, and supporting the Leadership Team's performance and collaboration. Additionally, you will support collaboration with stakeholders across AXA XL and with the AXA Group.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the CEO Office team, senior leaders, and subject matter experts to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
  • Manage internal stakeholders and foster effective cooperation with the AXA Group.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and analyze external data, industry trends, and competition to identify opportunities and potential challenges.
  • Lead the development of new strategic initiatives through research and analysis.
  • Drive the execution of strategy by tracking accountabilities for business leaders and the associated goal setting.
  • Partner with a Function or Business to guide throughout all points of the strategic cycle – formulation, planning, and execution.
  • Assist on annual divisional strategy refresh process.
  • Annual translation of Division goals to Functional Goals.

You will report to the Head of Strategy & Chief of Staff to the CEO.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Leadership: Ability to set high performance standards and lead independently.
  • Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of driving effective financial and commercial outcomes.
  • Collaboration: Skilled at developing and maintaining productive working relationships.
  • Communication: Ability to build effective working relationships (both internally and externally), establishing credibility amongst a wide and demanding cross-functional client group.
  • Results Orientation: Proactive and flexible in delivering quality results.
  • Continuous Improvement: Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and drive for efficiency. Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies.
  • Analytical Thinking: Expertise in interpreting data and generating insights.
  • Industry Experience: Substantial knowledge of reinsurance and insurance industry; insurance or actuarial qualifications would be an advantage.
  • Financial Knowledge: An understanding of core finance principles, with a preference for knowledge of insurance company financial statements and KPIs.
  • Project Management: Proven track record in project management, project delivery, and stakeholder management.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals, we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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