Senior Strategy Consultant

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aviva Full time
Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Compensation Approximately £100,000

We are thrilled to present a remarkable opportunity for a Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives to become part of our dynamic and driven team. This position is ideal for individuals eager to influence the upper echelons of Aviva's operations and thrive in a high-energy environment. Candidates who excel at tackling complex challenges, possess impactful communication skills, and take pride in delivering high-quality work will find success in this role.

Overview of the Role:

The Strategy team collaborates closely with the Group CEO, Group Executive Committee, and plc Board to shape and enhance Aviva's overarching strategy. Our team comprises seasoned strategy professionals with backgrounds in leading consulting firms, corporate strategy roles in other prestigious companies, and within Aviva itself.

The Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role within the team, overseeing strategy projects and workstreams while driving the analytical groundwork that informs the team's strategic insights and recommendations. This position adds significant value to Aviva by facilitating informed management decision-making on critical business challenges.

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Experience in corporate strategy within a consultancy, with a solid grasp of business strategy principles and the ability to translate these into commercial outcomes.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and a strong aptitude for structuring and framing solutions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with robust quantitative analytical abilities.
  • Proficient in project management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Sound knowledge of the financial services sector.
Benefits of this Role:

Our commitment - with you today, for a better tomorrow - extends to our colleagues as well. One of the ways we uphold this promise is through our investment in your development. We offer a wealth of benefits for our Aviva team members.
  • Starting salary around £100,000 (subject to location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity - the amount is contingent on your performance and Aviva's results.
  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%, depending on your contributions.
  • 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
  • Enhance your financial well-being - enjoy up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retail discounts.
  • Receive up to £1,200 in free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and participate in our Save As You Earn scheme.
  • Access to supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, including sustainability options like cycle-to-work schemes.
  • Make a positive impact by joining our Aviva Communities and utilize your 3 paid volunteering days to assist others.
  • Your well-being is a priority for us, with numerous support resources and tools available.
Discover more about the benefits of being part of Aviva.

Aviva's Commitment to Inclusion:

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.

Feeling uncertain about meeting all qualifications? Research indicates that women, in particular, may feel this way. Regardless of gender, we encourage you to apply. If you are considering a job share, please apply as a pair.

We offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate our customers, business needs, and your preferences. As a strategy team, we practice smart working, spending a minimum of three days a week in our office, blending flexibility with collaborative time with colleagues.

For further insights into working at Aviva, please explore our resources.

We are committed to interviewing every disabled applicant who meets the minimum job criteria. If you have a disclosed disability, please inform us after applying, and we will ensure an interview.

We encourage you to submit your application online.

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