Senior Consultant (m/f) in Allianz Consulting

Job description

JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

Allianz Consulting was established in 2004 as the internal consulting division of the Allianz Group. Our vision is to be the Consulting partner of choice for Allianz Group core segments. Our experienced consulting teams support all Allianz operating entities worldwide in planning and implementing their local key strategic projects.

Our consulting services focus on our clients' needs ranging from strategy, market management, sales and distribution, IT, organization, claims and operations to central functions. We bring deep, industrial and functional expertise to fulfill our client's requirements and support the overall vision of the Allianz Group.

Joining Allianz Consulting means working in a fully international environment alongside other talented people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences, having increased personal responsibilities and working under a flat management hierarchy. Allianz Consulting has a reputation for focusing on growing its talent and on-the-job training from the very first day to ensure strong career development and preparation for future opportunities within the Allianz Group.

Since the beginning of 2013, Allianz Consulting structure focuses on competencies and delivery. Therefore, Allianz Consulting is set-up in four so called "practice areas" that work project and expertise focused:
1) Distribution, Sales, Market Management & Health Consulting,
2) IT & Transformation Consulting
3) Central Functions Consulting
4) Operations Consulting.

Furthermore, the growth areas such as APAC aims to support all our internal clients on the basis of a local capability building, local pricing structure, and immediate availability. A separate OPEX Academy focuses on the deployment of OPEX in the Allianz Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a senior Consultant at AZ Consulting you will be assigned to clients to handle some of their toughest problems. This includes gathering information about their market situation, analyzing the consolidated data, formulating hypotheses and ultimately presenting your findings with a recommended course of action. Depending on the need of the project, there will be at times a team of consultants working on the same problem and other times where there will be only one person working closely with the client to resolve the issue. This position gives you significant exposure to a wide variety of insurance related topics both from a strategic perspective working at the principle branch in Munich and also on an operational level while working for global operating entities in different countries. The topics could range from building a presentation for the board of directors to finalizing a questionnaire for surveying a sample market. Ultimately, there is a backbone of support at AZ Consulting with a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise coming from within Allianz or outside that could help you grow in your function and within the company.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Knowledge in data handling as well as understanding of insurance performance steering

Strategic and operational management experience

Experience in change management, quality management, integration and re-organization as well as training and lecturing

Analytical and problem solving skills, conceptual and implementation experience

Project- and Program Management methods and techniques, process development and continuous improvement

Communication, facilitation, sales and conflict management skills

Combination of strategic think and pragmatic acting

Strong team player with high assertiveness and ability to work under pressure with limited guidance

University degree or equivalent experience

Fluent English written and spoken

High attendance to learn and develop

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office

Nice to have: Oracle, SQL and SAS

Desired requirements /skills /experience

Experience in Project- and Program Management methods and techniques, process development and continuous improvement

Operational insurance business and/or consultancy experience for more than 3 years

Insurance business experience and knowledge

Project experience

International work experience (min 6 months)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that the mandatory application document is the CV, all other files such as Cover Letter for the position, University Transcripts, Diploma and Employer Testimonials/References are advisable and desired by the Hiring Department for a more comprehensive application assessment.

Reference Code

AZTE-4923985-2

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 85 million private and corporate customers and more than 142,000 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.

At the core of the Group’s strength lies digitalization and its promise of growth opportunities through a ‘digital by default’ strategy. Allianz Technology SE is the principal driver behind transforming Allianz into a digital group – a quest to which nearly 7,500 Allianz Technology SE employees around the globe have committed themselves. Allianz Technology SE equips the Group with the most cutting edge digital solutions in the industry, bringing Allianz to the fingertips of its customers. At Allianz Technology SE , innovation is more than a buzzword; it is the business of the day, every day.

We are interested in your strengths and experience. This means that we welcome all applications, irrespective of other characteristics such as gender, ethnic background, origin or any disability.