Strategic Initiatives Underwriting Manager

Competitive salary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Initiatives Manager to join our ambitious Global Corporate Speciality (GCS) team in London. This is a great job for an Underwriter or Broker who has worked in frontline insurance and is looking to take the next career step working with a Global Corporate & Specialty Insurance company.

A bit about the job:

Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) has an exciting growth ambition to achieve £3b GWP over the next five years, a key part of which includes the acquisition of Lloyd’s Probitas. As part of the integration of Aviva GCS and Probitas, we have formed a combined Underwriting Executive Committee, which is where this role sits.

Reporting to the GCS Underwriting Director of Specialty & Real Estate, this role supports in implementing the strategic growth initiatives, including Probitas synergies and other key opportunities that will deliver a step change in achieving our ambition. You will need to be comfortable preparing presentation packs and recommendations for both the Underwriting Executive and Board level.

Additionally, you will:

Delivery of key pivotal initiatives on behalf of the Underwriting Exec & Regular reporting on critical metrics to the Underwriting Exec across the P&L/business and key initiativesCollating & building business presentation packs for key internal SLTs and external broker eventsCoordinating & challenging critical deadline management across the GCS/PBS Underwriting Exec to deliver strategic outcomesNavigate organisational complexity, facilitate action-based meetings and influence key business partners achieve strategic outcomes/ambitionsYou will also act as Office Manager/Lead for Aviva’s temporary office space at 51 Lime Street – ensuring the space is utilised efficiently and safely to deliver desired business outcomes

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Strong business discernment, coupled with excellent project management / facilitation skillsExcellent written communication and presentation skills, including expert skills in MS Office packages (including PowerPoint and Excel) - able to summarise sophisticated information in to clear, concise, and compelling messages for variety of stakeholders including Board level (e.g., colleagues, SLT, ExCo, Boards)Ideally GCS (or Commercial Lines) Market experience, operating in a matrix organisationSelf-motivated, with an ability to use independent judgment, establish priorities, make decisions, balance multiple issues and challenges at any given moment and adapt to rapidly changing demandsStrong ability to influence and communicate across the business, and resilience to resistance from stakeholders

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

Competitive salary between (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 daysMake your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discountsUp to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn schemeBrilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leaveFlexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to workMake a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help othersWe take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Tawana Chin a call on 07789 624461 or send an email to tawana.chin@aviva.com.