Head of CEO Office

at  Allianz

KEY EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS:

Required Experience

• Professional experience in (re)insurance, ideally P&C insurance
• Proven experience in communication of results to a variety of stakeholders incl. senior management
• Effectively developed solutions (including implementation) to complex stakeholder requirements
• Project and team work in an international and dynamic environment.

Required Education

• Excellent tertiary qualification (ideally Master), or qualified by experience

Technical Skills

• IT skills (Office applications): Use general office application tools e.g. Power Point, Excel, Word
• Multi-task profile with focus on effective use of own resources and handling of competing priorities under tight deadlines (Project Management Skills)
• Understanding insurance financial statements and related key performance indicators, key financial ratios and business drivers
• Insurance Know How / AZ Commercial Know How

General Skills

• Communication skills: Clearly and effectively express ideas and messages via speech and writing
• Presentation skills: Effectively express and display thoughts and ideas visually, using various tools
• Analytical Skills: Ability to effectively absorb information from various sources, then analyze, study or examine data in detail, and draw appropriate conclusions
• Prioritization: ability to filter information, assess priorities and work independently

Languages

• Fluent in English.
• Multilingual or fluency in local language is a plus.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:

We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

JOB PURPOSE / ROLE:

The Head of CEO Office is heavily involved in supporting the Regional MD with the articulation of strategic direction, planning and overall execution of the business plans in Asia. He/She plays an important role in contributing towards the region’s overall business performance by working alongside the regional management team on a variety of business topics.
On a day-to-day basis, he/she ensures that the Regional MD can focus on strategic matters by processing delegable tasks, while also participates in important projects where involvement of the Regional MD is necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the interests of the Regional MD and serves as a communication interface/link for the in- and outgoing information of the Regional MD office and especially for communication with the respective Board Unit as well as country and regional managers, as appropriate. These include:
• Coordinate inputs from the Heads of Departments and country/regional managers for internal/external communication.
• Pre-screening of presentations and other documents addressed to the Regional MD and sharing with relevant stakeholders to ensure communication flow.
• Ensure efficient running of discussion forums led by the Regional MD as well as minutes taking and tracking of follow-up items. This includes working closely with senior stakeholders to develop materials to drive discussions during annual strategy off-sites, quarterly business reviews and monthly management meetings.
• Develop presentation materials for important meetings, business visits and Townhalls for the Regional MD as and when required.
• Participate in project work and initiatives that requires the attention or representation of the Regional MD to drive the overall performance in Asia.
• Manage daily tasks for the Regional MD as and when required.