Business Manager, Large Commercial

New York, NY I USA

Our ambition is to unlock a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow by helping businesses navigate the world’s risks. In the Americas, we’ll live up to that ambition by delivering value far beyond the insurance policies we provide. We’re confronting our clients’ risk management challenges by finding solutions that further their strategic goals and help them build more sustainable, thriving businesses.

The Business Manager will support the Head of Large Commercial in a dynamic, analytical, and high-impact role. This position is designed for a professional who will undertake a range of tasks while maintaining a robust focus on financial and data analysis. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving business decisions through the preparation of business cases, analyzing financial and non-financial data sets, and supporting unit-wide communications and change initiatives.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Executive Support : Act as a strategic partner to the Head of Large Commercial and Large Commercial Leadership Team, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis and Americas wide business priorities.
• Business Case Development : Prepare comprehensive business cases with inputs from various stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.
• Data Analysis : Analyze a variety of financial and non-financial data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present findings to drive business decisions.
• Project Management : Lead and manage key projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective communication across departments.
• Change Management : Support and facilitate change initiatives across the underwriting unit, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption of new processes and strategies.
• Communication : Develop and distribute communications for the underwriting unit, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with company objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with various internal teams and stakeholders to gather necessary information, provide updates, and align efforts towards common goals.
• Reporting : Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership, summarizing key insights and recommendations.
  
  

You will report to the Head of Large Commercial.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience in a business management, chief of staff, or analytical role within the insurance or financial services industry.
  
  

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and business case development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable to engage across all business functions and at all levels in the business
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to easily flex with changing workloads and prioritization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
  
  

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  
  

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
  
  

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL .

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 95,000 – 186,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com) .

Flexible Work Eligible

None

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

US-NY-New York

Job Field

Underwriting

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard