Strategy Manager

Job Description

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Strategy Manager London (Hybrid)The OpportunityQBE Europe is looking to recruit a strategy manager to join a newly created team here at QBE to support the Head of Executive Governance and Strategy, International on strategic projects. The new team will bring together strategic capability from across theInternational Division to facilitate corporate strategy development and ensure a coherent and coordinated approach. The team also coordinates Internationals ESG strategy, ensuring that Sustainability is embedded within business strategy, decision making andthe QBE brand narrative. The role will work across both areas (Strategy and ESG) The Strategy Manager is responsible for managing strategic projects and leading analysis to help QBE answer its most important strategic questions on its journey to become a stronger, simpler and more customer focused insurer. The role will work closely withthe Head of Executive Governance and Strategy, the CEO of International, and the senior leadership team to define and drive the strategic direction of the International Division. Your New RoleStrategy, Planning and ESG

• Provide support in establishing a strategy development process for International - shaping and managing the process and ensuring a joined up approach across the business.
• Establish framework to track and manage execution of the strategy
• Help coordinate a multi-faceted strategy for ESG across International
• Conduct Market, Industry and competitor analysis to provide insight to the senior leadership team
• Identification and analysis of ESG trends and integration into corporate strategy
• Undertake focused strategic reviews / deep dives on specific areas of the business
• Support communication of the business strategy and ESG performance and progress across the Group, ensuring alignment between the business/ESG strategy and its consumer and corporate communications and marketing activities.
• Understand and comply with relevant policies, regulation and standards.
• Acts as an ambassador for the Strategy function, demonstrating a proactive, positive attitude
• Builds strong, trusted relationships across the business.
• Technical Performance.

About You

• Strategy experience gained from either strategy consulting or inhouse strategy function in financial services.
• Highly analytical with exceptional business analysis and problem-solving skills, with ability to reduce complexity and navigate ambiguity
• Background knowledge and an interest in ESG matters including Climate Change, transition to Net Zero, social matters and governance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment
• Ability to build a strong network with colleagues across the business

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesise large amounts of complex data into clear, focused, easily digestible reports and presentations for Boards, Executive Committees and other senior audiences Why QBE At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, thats why we have created At My Best". Its our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can changedepending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know its notjust what we do that matters, its how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of todays workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attractand retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include. Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the worlds leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poors A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBEs gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty, and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small,medium, and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next If you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you t