We are seeking an experienced Manager of Corporate Development to support our Global Head of Corporate Development at Allianz Commercial. The role is based in London, UK.

Allianz Commercial

Allianz Commercial is a trusted partner for a wide range of tailored commercial and specialty insurance solutions designed to protect MidCorp, Specialty and LargeCorp businesses. Formerly known as “AGCS” in the market, this new franchise is Allianz Group’s integrated global model for serving the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance segment.

Your Team

The Manager – Corporate Development will support the delivery of strategic initiatives across the corporate development agenda, including portfolio strategy, growth initiatives, business planning and M&A related activity. The role combines strategic and financial analysis, deal diligence, project management, stakeholder coordination, and high quality executive support.

The Impact you will have

The successful candidate will help evaluate strategic growth opportunities, structure, drive and lead workstreams, prepare materials for executive decision forums, track actions and decisions and provide clear, decision-ready analysis to support senior stakeholders. This role requires strong commercial judgment, excellent communication skills and the ability to operate with credibility in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation.

Some of your specific responsibilities will include:

Corporate Growth Planning & Execution

Support the development and refinement of the commercial corporate growth strategy, coordinating with global and regional teams.

Market and Competitive Intelligence

Conduct industry and market entry studies
Industry peer analysis and benchmarking of Allianz against principle competitors
Identify emerging trends in commercial insurance and adjacent markets

Mergers & Acquisitions/Partnerships/Greenfield Ventures

Support the maintenance of a robust pipeline of acquisition and investment targets including conducting market scans and industry analyses to identify high-potential opportunities
Evaluate and propose inorganic growth opportunities (acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships)
Support due diligence, financial modelling and integration planning
Collaborate closely with Group M&A and Legal teams
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan and execute greenfield business launches, partnerships and post-merger integration as applicable
Track performance of completed transactions against strategic and financial KPIs, prepare briefing notes on progress and flag emerging issues

What you will bring to the role:

Understanding of commercial insurance markets and drivers
Track record in evaluating strategic initiatives, including partnerships, M&A and greenfield businesses
Experience of working in the insurance market with a preference for strategic development, corporate development and capital allocation decisions
Experience of working in strategic planning, M&A and establishment of new ventures
Analytical background including financial analyses, financial modelling, communication with Executive Leadership teams
Experience of working in large multinational firms and on programs of work involving different disciplines and jurisdictions
Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial.

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Manager - Corporate Development