Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry as well as family-owned and medium enterprises which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or Hollywood film productions.

Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand Allianz, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust on us for providing a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.

Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2022, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated more than €19 billion gross premium globally.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst.

The Impact You Will Have

Based on customer and sponsor requirements, for board-approved projects and initiatives, deliver cross-functional and cross-regional analysis / consultancy / training to improve Allianz Commercial (AzC) ability to deliver its value proposition to clients. Ensure a rigorous and methodical approach in executing analysis / consultancy / training which is in line with Allianz and AzC standards. This role is of senior nature and includes the management of project team members and external consultants. It can include line management.

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Deliver analysis / consultancy / training to improve global Allianz Commercial (AzC) business operations as part of board-approved projects and initiatives.
• Ensure high quality work results which are delivered in time and budget through a clear understanding of the customer's needs and deploying rigorous, methodical approach to improve AGCS's delivery towards clients in line with strategic priorities.
• In alignment with business priorities identify AzC business improvement opportunities relating to organization, business processes, organizational capabilities and business IT applications.
• Create proposals for management and support the creation of project proposals, including, but not limited to Voice of the Customer (VoC), cost / benefit analysis, work package definitions, time & resource planning for delivery.
• Ensure that global standards and guiding principles are followed in projects and initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to AzC Global Operating Framework (Operating Model, Process Landscape), Business Process Management (BPM) Standards, Training Standards.
• Compile best practices and share with own department, OBT and business functions as relevant. Best practices can include, but are not limited to project approaches, lessons learned, application of methods and tools. Deliver proactive sharing through written communication, presentations, conference calls, workshops as appropriate.
• Act as a champion for methods which includes but is not limited to Lean, Six Sigma, OPEX, OREX, Train-the-Trainer, Test Management. Act as sparing partner for management and coach team members.
• Manage project teams as part of business improvement initiatives, consisting of analysts and business experts. For higher levels, line management of analysts / consultants can be included in the role.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• 3-5 years experience in the domain of practice of the role
• 3-5 years experience in project management experience
• 3-5 years experience in line management experience
• 1-3 years experience in the insurance industry domain
• 3-5 years experience in cross-cultural and international work experience
• Business Administration Degree of similar, Master’s preferred
• Professional certification qualification in the domain of practice preferred