Executive Assistant

Who we are

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Role Description

The main purpose of the role is to provide assistance to the Chief Claims Officer with the delivery of his business objectives. As Executive Assistant to the Chief Claims Officer you will be working closely with the Claims and Engineering Inspection Leadership team while collaborating with colleagues across the wider business towards the delivery of projects, actions and various ad-hoc tasks. You will be responsible for the creation of numerous board reports and presentations and will have exposure to key strategic discussions and decisions which will provide you with an in-depth insight into the business. You will be required to work and collaborate with Senior Stakeholders across the company to produce the best outcome for the business. 

About You
Key responsibilities include:
 

• Carry out research, analysis and prepare presentations to provide insight ahead of internal and external meetings
• Take ownership and co-ordinate all reporting requirement for the various board meetings across Claims and Engineering Inspection; tracking deadlines and paper requirements across various committees while ensuring appropriate time planned for paper review with all actions updated & closed within agreed timescales.
• Organise, attend relevant meetings, take minutes and assist in progressing and completing action points
• Take part in project work, as agreed
• Provide assistance as and when required to members of the Claims and Engineering Inspection leadership team on ad-hoc project and analysis work.
   

Skills and Experience:
 

• Previous experience in insurance or roles with corporate governance experience would be advantageous.
• Exceptional organisational skills to ensure that work is prioritised appropriately, deadlines are met, and key stakeholders kept updated.
• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, even whilst potentially working on a number of complex tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates effective influencing and collaboration skills.
• Able to work in a pro-active and decisive manner, even when dealing with ambiguity or changing priorities
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint.
• Project management
• Research and analysis
• Interpreting data
• Report preparation
• Delivering presentations.
   

Qualification requirements:
 

• ACII qualification advantageous, but not mandatory

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Competitive salary 
• Life cover x 4 basic salary
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options – up to 5 days per holiday year
• Development days and unlimited Learning & Development opportunities
• A discount of up to 50% on a range of insurance products for you and your family including car, home, pet, and equine
• Employee Support Programme

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Our Purpose and Values

We secure your future

Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust

Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, members of the Stonewall Diversity Champion programme, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We have a range of employee networks focusing on gender inclusion, cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+, disability and long term health conditions (including neurodiversity), intergenerational and life stages, parents and carers, mental wellbeing, menopause support and armed forces and veterans, all supporting you to bring your best and authentic self to work.

Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.