Job Information
AON General Manager in Zurich, Switzerland
Location
This position is based in Zurich.
Position Purpose
This is a leadership position reporting to the ACIM Regional Managing Director for EMEA and the General Manager will oversee all aspects of the Company’s insurance management and consulting services in Switzerland and Liechtenstein including operational, marketing/sales, business, and product development.
Position Responsibilities / Main Functions
To lead the agreed strategic and operational for the Captive and Insurance Management operations in domicile
To deliver on agreed financial and operational targets
To maintain a compliance culture within the local office in line with Aon Group and local regulatory requirements
To manage the day-to-day relationship, service delivery and strategic account development for selected key clients
To oversee both business and client profitability, building value propositions relevant to our clients to facilitate continued organic fee growth
Working with the Director of Client Solutions, EMEA, support a structured programme of business development activity for local captive and servicing operations, working with colleagues in the wider AGRC and CRS to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities
To actively support wider AGRC thought leadership and innovation initiatives with a view to maintaining Aon’s position at the forefront of the captive industry
To plan and implement appropriate succession planning within the local office
Skills & Competences Required
Technical competence across the full range of activities including, Finance, Insurance, Compliance, Risk Consulting, Business Development/Sales, and Team leadership
Communication (including German and/or French speaking) skills
Commercial Acumen
Strategic Awareness
Leadership skills
Team player
Project Management
Highest personal integrity
General skills and behaviours that are in line with the Aon Leadership model
Ability to travel when required
Characteristics / Critical Experiences
Strong accountability and proven ability to foresee and overcome setbacks and challenges to drive results
Collaborative mind-set and proven ability to foster and maintain strong relationships and networks across a variety of functions and geographies
Strong communicator and influencer – ability to effectively communicate and adjust messages accordingly to a variety of audiences
Material talent management and development experience
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks across a variety of functions and locations to meet shared objectives, exchange ideas and enhance knowledge
Model to clients and to colleagues what makes Aon unique and a market leader
Broad knowledge of the (re)insurance industry and risk finance in particular
Ability to provide captive and insurance management advice to clients at a senior level and be considered a trusted advisor
Ability to articulate the full ACIM value proposition
At Aon, we provide equal opportunity to all employees and job seekers, regardless of gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, etc. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. We drive and promote inclusiveness, building an environment where everyone has opportunities for growth and development.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we are looking for a person whose profile match the requirements mentioned in the advert. We will therefore only respond to applicants who fully meet these criteria.
Please only apply online via our application tool and send your application in English.
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Location
This position is based in Zurich.
Position Purpose
This is a leadership position reporting to the ACIM Regional Managing Director for EMEA and the General Manager will oversee all aspects of the Company’s insurance management and consulting services in Switzerland and Liechtenstein including operational, marketing/sales, business, and product development.
Position Responsibilities / Main Functions
To lead the agreed strategic and operational for the Captive and Insurance Management operations in domicile
To deliver on agreed financial and operational targets
To maintain a compliance culture within the local office in line with Aon Group and local regulatory requirements
To manage the day-to-day relationship, service delivery and strategic account development for selected key clients
To oversee both business and client profitability, building value propositions relevant to our clients to facilitate continued organic fee growth
Working with the Director of Client Solutions, EMEA, support a structured programme of business development activity for local captive and servicing operations, working with colleagues in the wider AGRC and CRS to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities
To actively support wider AGRC thought leadership and innovation initiatives with a view to maintaining Aon’s position at the forefront of the captive industry
To plan and implement appropriate succession planning within the local office
Skills & Competences Required
Technical competence across the full range of activities including, Finance, Insurance, Compliance, Risk Consulting, Business Development/Sales, and Team leadership
Communication (including German and/or French speaking) skills
Commercial Acumen
Strategic Awareness
Leadership skills
Team player
Project Management
Highest personal integrity
General skills and behaviours that are in line with the Aon Leadership model
Ability to travel when required
Characteristics / Critical Experiences
Strong accountability and proven ability to foresee and overcome setbacks and challenges to drive results
Collaborative mind-set and proven ability to foster and maintain strong relationships and networks across a variety of functions and geographies
Strong communicator and influencer – ability to effectively communicate and adjust messages accordingly to a variety of audiences
Material talent management and development experience
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks across a variety of functions and locations to meet shared objectives, exchange ideas and enhance knowledge
Model to clients and to colleagues what makes Aon unique and a market leader
Broad knowledge of the (re)insurance industry and risk finance in particular
Ability to provide captive and insurance management advice to clients at a senior level and be considered a trusted advisor
Ability to articulate the full ACIM value proposition
At Aon, we provide equal opportunity to all employees and job seekers, regardless of gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, etc. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. We drive and promote inclusiveness, building an environment where everyone has opportunities for growth and development.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we are looking for a person whose profile match the requirements mentioned in the advert. We will therefore only respond to applicants who fully meet these criteria.
Please only apply online via our application tool and send your application in English.
#LI-ID-29710
#LI-HYBRID