Global Specialty Consulting - South East London, United Kingdom - WTW

Description

The Global Specialty practice is a newly formed team whose purpose is to create innovative solutions for our clients, expand the ICT client propositions and drive a joined-up approach to client relationship management and delivery of high-value consulting projects.

The successful candidate will be supporting the Global Specialty team around three main areas:
Working with GS management team to progress ongoing initiatives which will include technology-led projects, innovation & market reviews, analytical consulting projects, proposition development and production of thought-leadership/marketing material
Working alongside directors and managing directors on specific sales opportunities
Delivery of selected client-facing projects, working alongside our Reserving, Capital, and Pricing and Underwriting consultants

As a Global Specialty Senior Consultant you will work beside some of the industry's top thought leaders facilitating and implementing project solutions to challenges faced by the world's leading insurers.

Main Responsibilities will be as follows:
Clients To build a market profile as a representative and advocate of Global Specialty consulting services and software tools
Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects
Actively seek to be involved in a variety of work to ensure a broad skill set (technical, management and client) is maintained and developed
Interface with colleagues from different practices and regions on assignments that reflect the client's broader business issues
Demonstrate commitment to WTW's professional standards in managing analyses and in communications with clients
Thought leadership To develop new relevant propositions or to enhance current propositions for Global Specialty clients, leveraging WTW's toolset and broader intellectual property and resources
Lead or contribute to the development of the company's intellectual capital including plans for taking this to market
Have a desire to establish and enhance a public reputation in a chosen specialism through the production of articles and presentations
Financial and business development Develop and present proposals to potential clients, demonstrating the economic value of Global Specialty's offerings
Use contacts within current network to obtain introductions to new contacts; work to develop supporters for company's products and services
Meet goals for billable hours and intellectual capital development
People Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Serve as a manager and mentor to more junior associates training them on the specificities of Global Specialty insurance markets, including processes, systems and market operations
The Requirements Significant general insurance experience, preferably in the London Market, Bermuda or US Excess and Surplus lines
Experience in delivering consulting or strategy type projects to either internal or external clients
Ideally, some experience in developing new propositions or supporting the development of new propositions
Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to be adaptive and resourceful when presented with challenges
Strong client relationship management expertise, including with senior stakeholders
Experience of selling consulting projects
Quick learner, who is pro-active and has a strong appetite to be involved in new and challenging topics and can demonstrate entrepreneurial and self-start abilities
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Very strong organisational and time management skills and an ability to coordinate different streams of activity across multiple stakeholders
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
Demonstrate commitment to WTW's professional standards in project planning and communications with clients
A resilient individual who is comfortable working in a fast paced, challenging yet exciting environment
Ability and willingness to be in the office at least 3 days per week
Ability to travel on an as needed basis, domestically and internationally
Equal Opportunity Employer At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger.

We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
Irrespective of which office you join, you will be part of the wider WTW community.

Our inclusion networks include Gender Equity, LGBT+, Multicultural, Workability and Young Professionals and our Corporate Social Responsibility group champions social and charitable activities in our local communities.

These groups are at the heart of how we engage and inspire colleagues in our offices.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools, and environment you need to be successful.

The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of at home and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients.

Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.