Business Strategy - London, United Kingdom - XL CATLIN

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Business Strategy & Architecture Analyst

New York, NY I Hartford, CT I USA, London I UK, Paris I France

Reporting to Head of Business Architecture, as part of the Global Transformation and Change Delivery team, your focus will be providing insight and analyst support for the wider team.You will develop a detailed understanding of the organization's transformation strategy and supporting business capabilities and architecture.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Delivery / Activities

• Strategy and business analysis in support of the development of Business Architecture reference models
• Working with the business, operations and technology stakeholders to help develop and update the enterprise views to represent 'what' the business does
• Assist with the assessments and mapping of business capabilities and value streams to end to end processes, information and supporting technologies
• Develop an understanding of existing architecture landscape, across multiple domains, including process and technology
• Understand current customer, partner and employee journeys, associated pain points and challenges
• Manage and maintain a business architecture knowledge base, key artefacts including the Business Architecture Playbook and architecture models
• Act as a representative of the Business Architecture team, providing insight and education on what the capability does and its value to wider business

You will report to Head of Business Architecture.

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• A desire to develop skills and experience in Business Architecture and Strategy Execution
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience of having successfully fulfilled an analyst role within a transformation and change role (in an organization change function or consulting role)
• Experience of having worked as analyst covering some of the domains: process, organization design, technology or data and/or delivery experience having been a key member of a project design and/or delivery team (ideally within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a background of working across Business and Technology stakeholder groups
• Ability to plan and run virtual and face to face workshops with multiple stakeholder teams

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Experience of working within a similar associate business architecture role, or senior business or strategy analyst role.
• Robust understanding of business capabilities and value streams and experience of having worded on similar model in other organizations
• Used to working within a matrix organization structure, across global cross-functional teams with a focus on proactive communication and management of multiple stakeholders
• Qualifications in one of the execution domains; business architecture (e.g. Business Architecture Guild, CBA), process (e.g. Business Analyst, Six Sigma, BPMN) or Technology (e.g. TOGAF)
• Communication, persuasion and advocacy with excellent listening, spoken and written messaging appropriate for all levels of the organization
• Experience in developing clear messaging and visualization: using tools such as PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
• Having a passion for learning and developing skills and experience within business architecture function
• Open-minded, humble and trustworthy
• Business outcome and results driven mindset
• Sense of humor and team player

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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.

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

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 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience," focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

• 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.

The U.S. pay range for this position is $64,500 – $114,500. 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 offering s , please visit US-Benefits-at-a- ) .

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Local Title (France) : Associate Business Strategy & Architecture Analyst

Local Class (France) : Class 5

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.