Head of Broker Partnerships

At Allianz, we care for all the things that make you, you. For feeling like you belong. For a place where learning never stops. For growing new skills and opening up exciting possibilities. For your curiosity to thrive and help transform an industry. And when life twists, there’s flexibility for balance and the support you need. We know that flexible work comes in different forms, that’s why we’re embracing hybrid teams - enabling employees to maintain a balance of working both in the office and remote, supporting the needs of both the business and individual. So, come and share your ideas, give back and feel proud to be part of a company doing work that matters across climate change and mental health.

Let’s care for everyone’s tomorrow so we can create a better future together.

**About the Role**:
Are you ready to lead and shape the strategic direction of broker partnerships at Allianz? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Broker Partnerships. In this pivotal role, you will drive initiatives and foster strong relationships with our strategic broker partners, ensuring excellence at every touchpoint.

**Other key aspects of the role**:

- Developing and leading strategic plans for broker distribution, providing expertise on market trends and insights.
- Delivering tailored broker strategies, enhancing communication, education, and market delivery of key initiatives.
- Managing intermediary agreements, licensing, sponsorships, and ensure compliance with legislation and Allianz policies.
- Supporting the transformation towards a digital roadmap, enhancing broker experience and internal efficiencies.
- Coordinating product communication and modifications, incorporating broker feedback and strategic recommendations.
- Defining and implementing customer-focused broker strategies that drive sustainable, profitable growth.
- Leading regulatory change awareness and engagement with brokers and industry bodies.
- Implementing and managing the risk and compliance framework, ensuring effective risk management and resolution.

**Important to your success**:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline; industry accreditations preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the general insurance industry and underwriting principles.
- Extensive experience in a leadership role within a multi-layered organization.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic vision and manage business risks.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence audiences at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of market dynamics.
- Proven track record in relationship building and collaboration with senior stakeholders and external partners.

**What's on offer?**

As we embed a customer obsession strategy across everything we do, you'll have an opportunity to drive innovation and transformation that delivers a tangible and meaningful impact on our people, our customers and our community.

Enjoy a high-trust culture that empowers you to use your skills and abilities to achieve a meaningful impact.

Feel supported to give something a go - try different things, take on new responsibilities and explore opportunities.

Be part of a team that's open-minded, supportive, approachable and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.

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Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.
- Note: Diversity of minds is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company encourages its employees to have motivation in gaining varied skills from different positions and to collect experiences from across Allianz Group._

**Job Level**:

- Management

**Location**:

- Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

**Area of Expertise**:

- Sales & Distribution

**Unit**:

- Allianz Australia

**Employing Entity**:

- ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA SERVICES PTY LTD

**Job Type**:

- Full-Time

**Remote Job**:

- Hybrid working

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent

**ID**:

- 65523

**Position Cluster**:

- Allianz Executive