Innovation Lead in Global Innovation department

Job description

London, London
FunctionalArea

Underwriting
ContractType

Full Time
HierarchyLevel

Professional
Posting

55901763
JobID

C2EBDE1DCF021ED8BDDFB97A447E1BBE
JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively contribute to the AGCS Innovation Strategy
Scan and Scout for external opportunities
Look at trends and help to translate their impact to our Clients and to AGCS
Be the “tech advocate” for new technologies
Work together with Product Owners from the business and support them to shape, scope and prepare to pitch their ideas to the committee
Run the Proof of Concept (PoCs) as a “Proxy” Product Owner, guiding and coaching the product owner from the development of the idea until the execution of the Proof of Concept. You act as coach, facilitator and roadblock remover for them
Drive PoCs using the Innovation methodologies (e.g. Lean start-up, Design Thinking, etc..)
Support AGCS in change management and drive change management activities via show & tell of Innovation activities
Support administrative tasks required for running the PoCs.
Prepare and conduct targeted ideation workshops with the business in order to shape ideas to be pitched
Prioritize ideas together with top management (e.g. Head of Global Innovation, local top management) and actively support to develop/maintain the global innovation portfolio
Actively foster and expand innovations network across the Allianz Group and outside
KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

You have at three to five years of experience in creating business opportunities from new ideas, either from working
o within a R&D or innovation department, or
o within a start-up company or innovation lab.
You have been successfully leading project teams for at least five years
You have knowledge on Business Models and Value proposition design
You have already gained basic experience in Design Thinking, Human Centered Design or Lean Startup and you also understand how (and why) design innovation influences strategic revenue growth.
Ideally, you already taken new propositions to market and have gained experience in scaling the business
Experience with “service design” is an advantage
You have an external Innovation-related network
You have strong leadership skills with the ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without direct authority.
You have strong communication skills as moderator, facilitator, coach and advisor. You have the ability to advise, instruct, direct, and guide as a coach to help someone manage an innovation project.
You are fluent in written and spoken English. Additional language is a benefit
You like to take the initiative and have strong communication skills.
You are dynamic, committed and enjoy working independently on fast-changing innovation initiatives.
You have a strong “make it happen” mentality and is very hands on.
You are an excellent team player with an integrative personality.

We are looking for a motivated team member who is able to think outside the box, has a passion for innovation-related topics and would enjoying to support the set-up of this new department.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job start: 1st of January 2019
Working location: preferred Munich / London may also be an option
Duration: Full time

AGCS is dedicated to offering its employees an environment open for learning and development and hosts its own Underwriting Academy to drive continued excellence in underwriting and to better understand and serve our clients' needs.

At Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with global challenges at the world's leading P&C insurer.

Did you know Allianz insures more than half of the Fortune Global 500® companies, or that AGCS insures major movie productions, cyber security threats, and that we are the leading specialist in satellite and space insurance?

We have offices in 29 countries and with our extensive Allianz and partner network we help customers in more than 160 countries worldwide.

At AGCS UK we are not only impressive for our clients, but also for our employees as we offer the following generous benefits:

-Flexible buy/sell holiday options
-Bupa private medical insurance
-Generous pension contributions
-Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, shared parental leave
-Sabbaticals
-Flexible working options
-Subsidized on-site massages
-Employee stock purchase plan for Allianz shares
-Education / study sponsorship
-Global mobility within AGCS and the wider Allianz Group

…and many more individual flexible benefits to choose from. We pride ourselves on our approach to wellbeing and provide regular seminars, activities, and events devoted towards the overall health of our employees.

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about what they do – come and find out why AGCS is the place for you!
REFERENCE CODE:

AGCS-UK-5901762-E


Allianz is the home for those who dare – a supportive place where you can take the initiative to grow and to actively strengthen our global leadership position. By truly caring about people – both its 88 million private and corporate customers and more than 140,000 employees – Allianz fosters a culture where its employees are empowered to collaborate, perform, embrace trends and challenge the industry. Our main ambition is to be our customers' trusted partner, instilling them with the confidence to grow. If you dare, join us at Allianz Group.

Allianz is an equal opportunity employer. Everybody is welcome, regardless of other characteristics such as gender, age, origin, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.


Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is the Allianz Group's dedicated carrier for corporate and specialty insurance business. AGCS provides insurance and risk consultancy across the whole spectrum of specialty, alternative risk transfer and corporate business: Marine, Aviation (incl. Space), Energy, Engineering, Entertainment, Financial Lines (incl. D&O), Liability, Mid-Corporate and Property insurance (incl. International Insurance Programs).


Worldwide, AGCS operates in 30 countries with own units and in over 210 countries and territories through the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2016, it employed around 5,000 people and provided insurance solutions to more than three quarters of the 'Fortune Global 500' companies, writing a total of €7.6 billion gross premium worldwide.

AGCS SE is rated AA by Standard & Poor's and A+ by A.M. Best.

More information about careers at Allianz Global Corporate Specialty can be found at www.agcs.allianz.com/careers