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AVP, Strategy Divisional - Fixed Term Contract
full-time•London
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AVP, Strategy Divisional - Fixed Term ContractJob Description
This role is offered as a 14 month fixed term contract. Candidates should only apply if they are available to start in March 2026.
As AVP Strategy for PL Re (Division) you will partner with the PL Re leadership team and key stakeholders to develop and execute the strategy for the Division. You will play a key role in driving strategic planning and execution of strategic initiatives, as well as supporting the CEO of PL Re and the PL Re Executive Committee in successfully delivering on the strategy day-to-day.
You will own the Division-wide annual strategic planning process and support the quarterly reporting of progress against the strategy, ensuring alignment with Enterprise processes. This will involve significant collaboration with stakeholders across the Line of Business and Functions within PL Re and Pacific Life as a whole to ensure successful execution. As part of the PL Re Strategy team you will support our strategic intelligence capability, including tracking market trends, competitor and client actions, innovation and new technology and ad hoc strategic research. You will support the execution of strategic initiatives across Lines of Business and Functions and collaborate with the Project Management team on any Division-wide projects.
In this role you will be a key member of a strong and diverse team and will gain wide exposure across Pacific Life Re and Pacific Life. The role will provide opportunities for significant influence across the business.
Description
- Develop and communicate the Division-wide business strategy including optimisation, entering new Lines of Business, and developing new capabilities; support for LoBs where appropriate
- Lead or support strategic initiatives for Capital Solutions and PL Re Functions, including overseeing execution and prioritisation; support for Protection and S&R where appropriate
- Own annual strategic planning and support quarterly reporting of progress against the strategy
- Support strategic intelligence and research, including market trends, competitors actions and long-term industry trends relevant to PL Re
- Team and personal development
Qualifications & experience
- At least 7+ years’ experience in strategy consulting or equivalent relevant business experience ideally in the financial services/ insurance sector
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to simplify complex problems, share recommendations and present these in concise reports and presentations
- Able to think strategically and bring commercial rigour to execution
- Ability to collaborate and deliver a project or workstream with limited support
- Experience of influencing and engaging senior teams in a range of business contexts
- (Re)insurance or wider financial services industry experience is preferred
- MBA or equivalent degree
Working For Pacific Life Re
Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.
Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.
Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)
Leave
25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
Adoption and fertility leave
Generous enhanced parental leave
Healthcare
Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
Optical benefits
Savings & Retirement
15% combined employee/employer contributions
Wellness
Subsidized gym membership
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Time off for volunteering
Charitable matching of employee donations
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.
Pacific Life Re Values
What you'll do
- Develop and execute the strategy for the Division while collaborating with key stakeholders. Own the annual strategic planning process and support the execution of strategic initiatives across Lines of Business.
About Pacific Life Re
At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team, comprising some of the best minds in the industry, is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life, critical illness, income protection, hospital cash and savings & retirement products and services possible.
Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. We pursue personalised, bespoke solutions for every one of our clients and our commitment to cutting-edge technology reflects our ambition to offer the most sophisticated answers to the most challenging reinsurance questions. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and a new global HQ in Bermuda.
With over 700 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our principles and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop. We are equally proud of the security and freedom we possess from having the backing of our parent company Pacific Life. With a heritage of more than 150 years, Pacific Life provides strength and resilience to our business which enables us to bring our fresh and dynamic approach to the marketplace.
To find out about our latest vacancies, please visit the careers section on our website: www.pacificlifere.com
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