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Lead Business Platform Specialist - Underwriting

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Allianz

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in insurance, digital platform experience, strong decision-making, communication, commercial awareness, and a commitment to digitalization and quality improvement.
  • You will lead portfolio underwriting, consult on IT solutions, coordinate business requirements, communicate with stakeholders, monitor performance, and enhance processes while supporting initiatives.

Requirements

  • - Prior experience as business lead in a digital platform project
  • - Commitment to continuous digitalisation as well as improvement of quality and efficiency
  • - Demonstrates solid judgement in decision making
  • - Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • - Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and an appreciation of the interdependencies between your work and what's happening in the organisation, the industry and the wider economy.
  • - A minimum of 4 years' experience in an insurance related industry
  • - Strong knowledge of digital platforms

Responsibilities

  • - Portfolio Underwriting Lead for Enterprise Digital Platforms
  • - Key stakeholder in future digital road map planning
  • - Consult with management and stakeholders in terms of prioritisation of IT solutions
  • - Coordinate key stakeholders in identifying, analysing and defining business requirements
  • - Understand steering and technical needs and be able to prioritise, communicate and formulate these needs into requirements
  • - Act as the primary point of communication between internal and external parties on Enterprise digital platforms
  • - Stay up to date about trends and technical developments both internally (within Allianz Group) and externally in the local market and consider opportunities and potential risks
  • - Support the Portfolio Steering Team on other initiatives/tasks as follows:
  • - Annual Corporate Planning & Quarterly Re-Forecasting
  • - Monitor portfolio performance and emerging trends and actively observe external developments that may impact on our business
  • - Monthly/Quarterly Reporting, Analysis & Actions
  • - Actively lead in projects and other initiatives as required
  • - Additionally;
  • - Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the team, other areas of the business and external stakeholders
  • - Proactively engage and ensure open and ongoing communications with all stakeholders.
  • - Be proactive in identifying ways to improve processes and procedures to help make us more efficient and effective in what we do
  • - Commitment to work towards relevant Allianz Group accreditation

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Lead Business Platform Specialist - Underwriting.

Where is Allianz plc located?

Allianz plc operates in Ireland and is part of the Allianz SE Group, which has a global presence in more than 70 countries.

What are the main responsibilities of the Lead Business Platform Specialist - Underwriting?

The main responsibilities include being the Portfolio Underwriting Lead for Enterprise Digital Platforms, consulting with management and stakeholders, coordinating business requirements, and acting as the primary communication point for digital platforms.

Is this position fully remote?

No, this role is hybrid and primarily remote, with occasional attendance in the office for team meetings and collaborative activities.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Essential experience includes prior experience as a business lead in a digital platform project and a commitment to digitalisation and continuous improvement of quality and efficiency.

What is the minimum experience required in the insurance industry for this role?

A minimum of 4 years' experience in an insurance-related industry is desirable.

Does this role require any specific regulatory qualifications?

Yes, the role is subject to the Minimum Competency Code (MCC) as provided by the Central Bank of Ireland and may require a recognised insurance qualification.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, solid judgment in decision-making, and strong commercial awareness are emphasized for this role.

Does Allianz encourage diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Allianz promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

What is the job ID for this position?

The job ID for this position is 48737.

Allianz

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Finance
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10,001+
Employees
1890
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 100 million private and corporate customers in more than 70 countries. We are proud to be the Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements from 2021 until 2028 and to be recognized as one of the industry leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. Join us and together, let’s care for tomorrow.