Senior Portfolio Manager

Job description

Senior Portfolio Manager | Sydney / Melbourne/ Brisbane

At Allianz, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us.

 

We care about our customers, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future of our customers, partners, and the community so we’re ready when they need it most.

 

We offer our people a workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters like tackling climate change, mental health, and well-being.

 

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

 

The Commercial division is Allianz Australia's largest distribution channel encompassing products distributed via a broker intermediary and our Underwriting Agencies.

We are currently looking for a Senior Portfolio Manager to join our  Agencies team to develop strategic partnerships with a portfolio of underwriting agencies and ensure alignment to Allianz priorities, policies, expectations, risk management and accountability frameworks.  

 

You'll be responsible for

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Developing strong partnerships to manage and monitor a portfolio underwriting agencies through effective stakeholder engagement and ensuring effective delivery of the supervision and monitoring framework.

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Partnering with the agencies on the implementation of frameworks, processes and capabilities as required for new legislation and/or as required by Allianz Australia

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Ensuring all financial and non-financial risks are mitigated in line with overall program of work for the underwriting agencies in your portfolio

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Providing comprehensive oversight and assurance across  agencies by ensuring compliance with Allianz Framework requirements, facilitating reviews, control testing & education programs, reviewing self-assessments,and delivering timely performance reporting.

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Identifying insights & opportunities and communicating progress on the agency performance against key strategic initiatives through effective written reports and verbal presentations.

 

 

About you

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Recent senior management role demonstrating the ability to foster collaboration, navigate ambiguity,and align business objectives with organisational strategy.

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Proven track record in implementing processes, company frameworks, industry practices, and governing legislation.

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Experience in leading and supervising a portfolio of autonomous businesses within a complex matrix organization.

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Skilled in analysing business insights to identify opportunities for operational enhancements, growth, and cost savings.

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Effective in managing change and promoting organizational transformation through clear communication and collaboration while empowering team performance.

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Experience in claims, underwriting, distribution, or operations will be highly regarded. Understanding of general insurance business will be highly regarded.

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence.

 

What's on offer

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Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on continuous improvement. .

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A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.

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An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is always open to conversations about flexible & remote working.

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Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.

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Insurance products - Deals and discounts across a great range of retail, tech, and travel brands, and offers for health and well-being.

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Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing and our referral bonus scheme.

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The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer.

 

About Allianz

At Allianz, we care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and work statuses are not only welcomed, but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

 

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

 

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers