Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions, GBC

Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions, GBC UKAon is recruiting a Business Leader, Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions (SPS), Global Broking Centre UK to join our team.

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At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look likeAon United

Understand the Aon United agenda, support it actively and drive mindset change within the business

Support Aon initiatives, contribute to and participate in Aon-wide senior executive groups, committees, ad hoc project teams and other bodies as necessary

Continually build Aon IQ and drive this behaviour in the team

Thought Leadership

Work with relevant partners to develop and enhance the competitive positioning of Aon relative to its competitors

Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure the best of Aon is brought to clients and prospective clients

Act as a representative of and spokesperson for Aon on external industry bodies and in the media as required

People and Culture

At all times act as a role model and as an ambassador

Lead the Portfolio Solutions team and ensure that managers and direct reports have objectives aligned with the overall broking strategy and that performance is satisfactory and that actions are taken to develop capability as high performing colleagues

Coach members of the team and develop a robust succession plan

Ensure robust performance management and training and competence processes are in place within Portfolio Solutions and that actions arising from these processes are implemented in a timely manner

Innovation

Translate business initiatives into a vision for the team and develop and deliver a roadmap for the UK to meet short- and long-term objectives

Lead and champion the implementation and usage of new systems and processes into the team to drive efficiency

Aon Growth Strategy

Contribute to the development and implementation of the Aon Broking strategy by driving growth through utilisation of specialty, broking, technology and talent levers

Work with key internal and external partners to identify, assess and create new client products and solutions

Identify and develop opportunities for cross GBC cooperation and alliances

Client / Network Engagement

Ensure the Client is at the heart of business propositions and practice, and they are treated fairly and ethically

Lead and champion the deployment of Client Promise for direct client, ensuring that valid action plans are in place and delivered to agreed timelines

Work with teams around the globe to share thought leadership and best practice with a vision of true global client products

Business Performance

Implement strategic and annual plans for the team consistent with relevant targets including core Aon targets, ensuring plans are resourced, robust and in place to deliver year-on-year performance improvement

Monitor targets through relevant tracking tools and take corrective action in year to ensure delivery

Identify and follow up key business development opportunities within existing lines of business and new channels or sectors

Ensure facilities, IT and other resource requirements for BU are defined, budgeted and actioned in line with business needs and procurement and financial controls

Team / People Leadership

Maintain rigor and create guidelines and efficiencies to allow colleagues to focus on innovation and new product creation

Embed diversity, equity and inclusion into the employee life cycle to create an inclusive team culture

Drive focus on enhancing the colleague experience as measured by the global support survey and other people metrics

Adhere to the Aon Performance and Reward Management processes and calibrate performance

Demonstrate active succession planning through market mapping and movement of high potential talent

Compliance and Risk Management

Accountable for FCA regulations and internal compliance requirements; ensure timely adherence

Promote compliance requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement

Ensure practices and tools are applied consistently

Lead by example in regulatory and procedural compliance

Encourage colleagues to raise awareness of non-conformances and ideas for improvements

How this opportunity is differentLead the GBC SPS function

Work with business leaders to develop an approved SPS strategy for Wholesale and Specialty segments

Deliver the strategy including organisational and operational design and implementation

Institute a system of continuous improvement to ensure SPS is market leading

Contribute to Go to Market Strategy design and execution to enable impactful relationships with supporting carrier markets

Engage across regions to provide thought leadership and best practice in line with global broking strategies

Identify and build SPS opportunities

Collaborate with Data and Analytics to prioritise segments that would benefit from SPS

Review Broker Facilities for fit and client value

Work with global leaders to drive growth by understanding client needs and creating solutions

Work with Underwriting Managers and Aon UK MGA to drive DUA creation and usage

Support product and solution design with Business Unit Leaders and Chief Broking Officers

Champion SPS benefits across Aon

Enable growth of the Aon MGA portfolio

Develop binder broking capability to support global MGA businesses

Drive innovation agenda regarding efficiency and technology

Represent SPS in strategic platform developments (Future of Lloyd’s, PPL, Digital Placement Programme)

Develop tools and capabilities to handle facilities effectively

Support policies and procedures for growth aligned with regulatory requirements

Coordinate Product Oversight with AUKL and Commercial Risk Solution Line

Support Enterprise Risk Management committee activity

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Track record in portfolio solutions creation and management with regulatory knowledge

Ability to drive innovation and projects across the organisation

Ability to leverage data and analytics for business success

Budgetary management skills and experience leading a substantial, diverse business

Proven leadership of teams with ability to motivate and inspire

Inclusive leadership with demonstrated commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

Strategic business development skills

Deep knowledge of the insurance industry and market trends

Strong delegation, management, influencing and negotiation skills

Excellent relationship building and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills across organisational levels

Self-discipline and organisation

Well-developed knowledge of FCA requirements and standards

How we support our colleaguesIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment supports wellbeing and work/life balance with two Global Wellbeing Days each year. We offer flexible working style solutions and Smart Working.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

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