Head of Retail Direct Strategy, Performance

1 week ago


Dublin Pike, Ireland AXA Ireland Full time

Head of Retail Direct Strategy, Performance & Risk Join to apply for the Head of Retail Direct Strategy, Performance & Risk role at AXA Ireland
This is an exciting opportunity for up to 9 months to collaborate closely with the Director of Retail Direct and contribute significantly to helping Retail Direct realise its strategic goals and achieve meaningful outcomes.
About The Role
As Head of Retail Direct Strategy & Performance you'll be at the forefront of balancing the delivery of growth and profitability, working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Underwriting, and Pricing to boost performance and hold channels accountable.
Drive the formulation of the Direct Distribution strategy in RoI and NI with a focus on delivering Group Strategic priorities and Retail Direct priorities
Ensure the direct strategy for each market reflects local market competition, regulation and compliance
Lead the annual Direct Planning process which establishes the core link between strategy, operations, financial planning, and annual budgeting
Work with Executive to set targets, performance and KPIs for all Direct business
Work with Head of Direct Retail Products to ensure optimisation of product sales and distribution across all channels
Highlight and develop appropriate strategies and/or action plans to address any opportunities and threats that emerge for the Direct Retail business
Define, rollout and operate the risk management and control reporting framework for non-operational Direct teams
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering strong business results through strategic planning and deep market expertise in the RoI and NI insurance sectors, complimented by strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead change and engage stakeholders effectively.
5 years' experience at senior level of Direct business growth, P&L management and revenue generation experience, working within a fast paced customer focused business
Degree level business qualification
Proven track record of achieving strong business results with clear strategic direction, effectively executing plans to deliver profit and growth that supports satisfied customers and engaged staff
Experience in strategic planning and analysis and corporate business development
Deep understanding of the RoI and NI insurance markets, including key competitors and industry trends
Strong knowledge and practical experience in design thinking, agile, lean, and business change implementation methodologies
Demonstrate commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and advanced analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities
Proactive, enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and simplifying complex concepts
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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