Strategy Manager
Job Number: 493637
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Melbourne (CBD)
Categories: Leadership & Management
Your new companyGuild 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 youAs 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.
Manage the annual strategic plan and budget planning process including identification of risks.
Engaging SMEs across the organisation 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 mindset
Use information to develop creative insights into market opportunities
Ability to think big picture and translate to tangible actions or initiatives
Align initiatives to broader Company strategy
Identify and understand implications, risks and dependencies of initiatives
Strong analysis and problem solving
Source relevant information effectively
Critically analyse information to generate insight and solve problems
Proactively build analytical capabilities
Understand and analyse business opportunities and initiatives
Develop a strong understanding of the business and its drivers
Delivery
Plan and organise own work to deliver on expectations while proactively seeking to maximise contribution
Proactively raise issues and concerns that may impede ability to deliver or impact overall business performance.
People
Use information, facts and figures to explain ideas and concepts
Present visual, written and verbal information in a clear and structured manner
Demonstrate awareness of stakeholders and their drivers
Team contribution / personal resilience
Collaborate with broader organisation to implement market initiatives
Demonstrate awareness of others
Challenge status quo and acts as a thought leader
Proactively seek feedback from colleagues on performance and development
Networking and connecting
Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Engage confidently and effectively with leaders, peers and staff in the insurance business and Group shared services
Facilitate and Manage change
Proactively drive change outcomes within the strategic plan with adept change management approaches
Adapt well to constantly changing workload
Regulatory & Reporting:
Ensure compliance with regulatory regimes, including completion of all mandatory compliance training within defined timelines.
Undertake all work to the standard required, adhering to key policies, procedures and role authorities.
Adhere 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, take or assist with identification of remedial action.
Regulatory Compliance:
Stay 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 team
Guild Insurance Leadership Team
Senior leaders across Insurance business
Senior Leaders across Group Shared Services, especially in IT & Finance
External strategic partners
External 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 techniques
Facilitation
Process Improvement
Project Management
Why 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 entitlements
Access to our Udemy subscription, for online learning
One day per month to focus on professional development or innovation activities
Enhanced long-service leave
Staff discounts with leading retailers
An Employee Assistance Program that provides counselling and support to all staff members and their immediate family
Wellbeing initiatives such as health checks and skin checks
Flexible working program available to eligible staff
Next StepsIf 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 ******
You'll receive an email acknowledgment after you've applied. We strive to provide a personalized experience for all suitable applicants.
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 TimeApplications close: 06 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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