Job Description

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager, Strategy & Change

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Support the ESS Head of Strategy & Change in defining the multi-year ESS Strategy & translating it into execution-focused plans.

Act as an \xe2\x80\x9cinternal consultant\xe2\x80\x9d to support the delivery of strategic projects & workstreams.

Support the transformation projects, from initial planning (project scoping, problem structuring, and hypothesis development) to execution (strategic framework development, qualitative and quantitative analysis conduction, internal & external interviews) to monitoring delivery, preparing, and providing updates to management and key stakeholders on progress and performance.

Assist in thought leadership on topics that are relevant to strategic priorities, growth & operational efficiency.

Liaise and collaborate closely with the functional leaders & stakeholders to gather outlooks, plans, insights, and share recommendations.

Gather, structure & interpret data, and identify meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support the strategic objectives using analytical and problem-solving skills.

Assist in identifying, prioritizing & structuring key strategic business opportunities, developing hypotheses, and communicating insights and recommendations to key decision-makers to drive ESS growth.

Support the preparation of strategic business cases, use cases, and presentation materials for leadership discussions & workshops.

Support in developing an in-depth understanding of external market forces impacting business scenarios via conducting strategic research and studying market reports and trends.

Provide active guidance to team members during key strategic projects.

Stakeholder management: building and nurturing robust advisory relationships with key internal senior stakeholders.

You will report to Senior Delivery Lead, Strategy & Change.

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We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

A couple of years of experience in strategy consulting, project management, and change management domain.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills, strategic frameworks & planning, and project management skills.

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing including story-lining and content structuring.

Creating presentations and data visualizations to present to decision-makers.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of market research and data analysis.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with a diverse set of senior stakeholders & leadership and influence people of a diverse range of backgrounds.

Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to establish credibility and robust relationships with senior stakeholders.

Outstanding performance across a broad range of strategic engagements.

Hands-on experience with MS Office, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel

Your Qualification:

Robust academic record, Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree qualified (essential).

MBA qualified (desired)

Qualifications

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\xe2\x80\x99t 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 \xe2\x88\x92 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.

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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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s about helping one another \xe2\x80\x94 and our business \xe2\x80\x94 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 . 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 \xe2\x80\x9cRoots of resilience\xe2\x80\x9d, 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 \xe2\x80\x93 are essential to our future. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to protecting and restoring nature \xe2\x80\x93 from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cHearts in Action\xe2\x80\x9d programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day \xe2\x80\x93 the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

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