Department General Manager

A global trading company is currently recruiting a Deputy Department General Manager to work in their London office.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Insurance Risk Management Department, overseeing team performance, providing technical guidance, and enhancing relationships with insurance companies and brokers.
The ideal candidate should have significant experience working at a senior level as a risk manager in a multinational corporation(preferable) or brokers or underwriters.

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
(O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
(X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, Working holiday, Graduate, Freelance
WORK TYPE: Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 from home
VISA SUPPORT: No

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: £120k - 165k depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London

Department General Manager Main Responsibilities:
• Provide technical guidance and share insurance market insights with department members and global colleagues
• Manage team performance through planning, coaching, and performance appraisals
• Support department members' development, roles, and career growth within the organisation
• Motivate team members to maximise individual performance and potential
• Enhance operational efficiency by prioritising tasks aligned with Corporate Unit and department goals
• Foster relationships with their leaders, managers, and group companies to support department priorities
• Collaborate with their Insurance Risk Management team to align regional activities with their knowledge and direction
• Strengthen relationships with existing insurance companies and brokers in Europe to leverage business opportunities
• Identify and build relationships with new insurance companies or brokers to address emerging business needs
• additional tasks and allocate departmental responsibilities effectively

Department General Manager Ideal Candidate:
• Significant experience working at a senior level as a risk manager in a multinational corporation(preferable) or brokers or underwriters
• Expertise across a wide range of insurance lines such as Property & Casualty, Marine Cargo, Credit, Construction, Energy, Aviation etc. would be highly regarded
• Experience managing a team/department
• Degree qualified in business administration, accounting, finance or a related area preferable
• Professional qualification in an insurance business area such as ACII, CPCU at least Cert CII ideal or qualified by Experience
• Budgeting and/or cost control experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Great level of corporate insurance knowledge
• Fluent English
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

All applicants for the Department General Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.