Internal Communications Manager - North America

Job description

If you are a current AzC employee and wish to refer a candidate for this role, please click here for instructions and eligibility criteria     

Cluster:   Allianz Professional

  

Let’s care for tomorrow.   

Your ambitions.   Your dreams.   Your tomorrow   

At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz Group.  Whether it’s aircraft, satellites, the world’s biggest ships and tallest building, cyber-attacks, or climate change impacts, AzC has the major risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.

 

We are looking for an Internal Communications Manager. This position will work a hybrid schedule based in our New York City office.

 

Your Team   

Press & Media is the arm and voice of Allianz Commercial (AzC). The Communications Team is a center of excellence and critical in building AzC’s narrative and reputation.

 

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry, as well as family-owned and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or film productions.

 

The trade name Allianz Commercial (AzC) brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners Allianz Commercial is part of one of the world's strongest financial services groups and world’s #1 insurance brand. When you partner with us, you partner with Allianz Group.

 

The Impact You Will Have   

Reporting to the Regional Head of Communication, this role is a specialist Communications role with a regional coordination and execution responsibility for North American internal communications (IC) activities.  This role is responsible for delivering a broad spectrum of IC activities: helping to plan and implement IC strategy and projects across the region, working in close liaison with regional leadership and Global Communications. Accountable for monitoring IC relevant topics across the regional organization, establishing modern mechanisms for dialogue and engagement with internal stakeholders and hands-on responsibility for implementation; supports the regional lead on IC for change scenarios and projects; helps ensure consistent quality of IC across the region, maintains core activities and deliverables to high standards; plays an active part in global projects and initiatives as a regional IC representative.

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:   

·  Working under leadership of the regional Head of Communications, and with other stakeholders, takes responsibility for coordination, support and delivery of internal communications activities across Allianz Commercial NA, individually or in coordination with other team members (local and global) such as communications planning and projects, change project communications, news/announcements and briefing notes and other newsletters as required, proactive development of consistent messaging and topics for internal use, copywriting and drafting communications, EMT support for management communications, regional Intranet.
·  Alongside the above responsibilities, the role will also support and contribute to Global Communications team activities on occasion, such as change communications, Intranet development and internal digital communications (incl. social media).
·  Active engagement and liaison with IC related stakeholders: managers, staff, departments such as HR (mainly at regional level but including international where relevant). Staff liaison and feedback (2-way communications), including coordination of activities to obtain regular bottom-up feedback from employees to help steer communications. Working with external agencies (if necessary) to support internal communications projects/materials.
·  Limited travel within US and Canada to Allianz Commercial offices and events.

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role –   

·  A minimum 5 years’ strong communications track record with a practical focus on applied internal or change communications.
·  Services or B2B background preferred – experience of insurance not essential, although this would be beneficial.
·  Experience working in a matrix structure. Demonstrable experience of external communications is valuable. Digital communications experience and awareness is valuable.
·  Bachelor's Degree or postgraduate qualification in Journalism, communications or business. And a professional communications qualification highly desirable.
·  Knowledge of theoretical and operational principles and techniques of internal communications including in change environments, and of traditional and digital channels. Journalistic skills for internal comms situations to include copywriting, information research and analysis, storytelling, ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
·  Experience with and knowledge of communication software and analytics tools. Competence with MS Word and PowerPoint and MS Excel. Use of Photoshop, InDesign and handling of online Content Management tools (intranet/website).
·  Communication, presentation and relationship management skills. Ability to remain calm and measured in stressful scenarios, including crisis situations. Ability to prioritize and structure a high workload, identify key issues and work unsupervised to deadlines in a fast-changing environment. Inter-personal skills, including ability to understand others’ perspectives and agendas.

 

The annualized base pay range for this role is $90,109 to $154,473. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards.

What’s in it for you?   

  

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you   

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.  

  

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing   

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.  

  

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress   

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.  

  

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns   

From our support for flexible working, health, and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.  We’ve got your back.  

  

Let’s care for our society and our planet   

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive, and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry, and our clients.  

  

Care to join us?   

Allianz Commercial (AzC) is a global corporate insurance carrier and part of Allianz Group. We provide risk consultancy, Property-Casualty insurance solutions and alternative risk transfer for a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate and specialty risks across 10 dedicated lines of business.  Learn more about us by clicking here .  

  

Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.  Diversity of thinking is an important part of our company culture.  

  

Recruitment Agencies:     
AzC has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. AzC does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.  

  

 

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City