Strategy Manager Job Number: 493637
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Melbourne (CBD)
Categories: Leadership & Management
Your new company
Guild Insurance is Australia's leading provider of insurance solutions for allied healthcare professionals.
For more than 50 years, we've been providing exceptional products and services and unparalleled customer experiences, driven by genuine care for our clients' professional and financial well-being.
We pride ourselves on our future focus and innovation.
At the heart of what we do is being there for those our communities rely on.
Our comprehensive product suite includes professional indemnity, public liability, workers' compensation as well as business, home & contents, car and pet insurance.
We are Australian-owned with offices nationally, so our customers benefit from our local knowledge and presence.
About you
As a Strategy Manager, a few key responsibilities of this position will be to facilitate and shape the strategic plan for the Guild Insurance business by:
Undertaking analysis to identify trends, themes and catalysts within core and emerging markets.Managing the annual strategic plan and budget planning process including identification of risks.Engaging SMEs across the organization to develop insights and initiatives that deliver on that strategic plan and inform the budget in terms of costs and benefits.Acting as a trusted strategic advisor and thought leader to the business and support other business units with their needs within the strategic domain.To manage and support key strategic initiatives, by:
Conducting financial modelling and developing business cases for initiatives.Developing project plans and benefits realisation plans.Supporting PIRs and continuous improvement efforts across the business.Key linking and collaboration role across cross business units and shared services, especially technology and finance.Accountabilities of this role: Technical Strategic mindsetUsing information to develop creative insights into market opportunitiesAbility to think big picture and translate to tangible actions or initiativesAligning initiatives to broader Company strategyIdentifying and understanding implications, risks and dependencies of initiativesStrong analysis and problem solvingSourcing relevant information effectivelyCritically analysing information to generate insight and solve problemsProactively building analytical capabilitiesUnderstanding and analysing business opportunities and initiativesDeveloping a strong understanding of the business and its driversDeliveryPlanning and organising own work to deliver on expectations while proactively seeking to maximise contributionProactively raising issues and concerns that may impede ability to deliver or impact overall business performance.People Using information, facts and figures to explain ideas and conceptsPresenting visual, written and verbal information in a clear and structured mannerDemonstrating awareness of stakeholders and their driversTeam contribution / personal resilienceCollaborating with broader organisation to implement market initiativesDemonstrating awareness of othersChallenging status quo and acting as a thought leaderProactively seeking feedback from colleagues on performance and developmentNetworking and connectingDeveloping and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholdersEngaging confidently and effectively with leaders, peers and staff in the insurance business and Group shared servicesFacilitating and managing changeProactively driving change outcomes within the strategic plan with adept change management approachesAdapting well to constantly changing workloadRegulatory & Reporting: Ensuring compliance with regulatory regimes, including completion of all mandatory compliance training within defined timelines.Undertaking all work to the standard required, adhering to key policies, procedures and role authorities.Adhering to the 'no surprises' rule through timely and transparent disclosure to Leader and/or other relevant Managers of mistakes and/or things that go wrong, or policies, deadlines & commitments that may not be met.
Where applicable, taking or assisting with identification of remedial action.Regulatory Compliance: Staying updated on regulatory changes and industry standards related to insurance and actuarial practices.Overall key relationships that you will have within Guild Insurance are: Strategy, Digital & Analytics teamGuild Insurance Leadership TeamSenior leaders across Insurance businessSenior Leaders across Group Shared Services, especially in IT & FinanceExternal strategic partnersExternal vendors.Here are some things that you will ideally have knowledge of and previously worked with: Work Experience Minimum 5+ years experience in management consulting; insurance or in-house strategy roles.Technical skills Financial modelling techniquesFacilitationProcess ImprovementProject ManagementWhy us?
We pride ourselves on having an inclusive and productive workplace where we treat our people and our clients with fairness, dignity and respect.
We offer: An extra day of paid leave in addition to your annual leave entitlementsAccess to our Udemy subscription, for online learningOne day per month to focus on professional development or innovation activitiesEnhanced long-service leaveStaff discounts with leading retailersAn Employee Assistance Program that provides counselling and support to all staff members and their immediate familyWellbeing initiatives such as health checks and skin checksFlexible working program available to eligible staffFor more information about Guild Insurance visit https://www.guildinsurance.com.au/ Next Steps
If you'd like to work in a company that values your effort, celebrates your success, and encourages you to achieve personal and company success, start a conversation with us or for a position description!
Reach out to Katrina Thorburn at ******.
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If you are the preferred candidate, we will ask you to complete background checks, including identity verification and police checks.
Advertised: 12 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Job ID 493637
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