Allianz - Strategy Consultant (4-7 yrs)

About the Job:

- We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategy Consultant to join our dynamic team.

- This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex and impactful projects within the insurance industry, particularly focusing on post-merger integration (PMI) and large-scale transformations.

- You will be a key player in advising senior leadership at our client organizations, leading project teams, and driving successful outcomes.

- This position requires a strong strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, coupled with a deep understanding of the insurance landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex consulting engagements, primarily focusing on post-merger integration, transformation initiatives, and productivity improvement programs within the insurance sector.

- This includes defining project scope, developing work plans, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with executive-level clients, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader.

- Effectively communicate project progress, address client concerns, and manage expectations.

- Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving: Conduct rigorous data analysis, market research, and competitive benchmarking to identify key business challenges and opportunities.

- Develop innovative and practical solutions to address these challenges, creating compelling business cases to support recommendations.

- Team Management & Development: Lead and mentor project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback.

- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

- Business Development: Contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential clients, developing proposals, and presenting our capabilities.

- Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies within the insurance sector.

- Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials, such as white papers and presentations.

- Post-Merger Integration Expertise: Apply deep M&A knowledge to guide clients through all phases of the PMI process, including due diligence, integration planning, synergy realization, and change management.

- Insurance Industry Acumen: Leverage a strong understanding of the insurance value chain, regulatory frameworks, IT delivery processes, and key industry trends to provide insightful and relevant recommendations.

Key Requirements:

- Experience: 4-7 years of experience in management consulting or advisory roles, preferably with exposure to the insurance industry or post-merger integration projects.

- Demonstrated success in managing large transformation projects, post-merger integrations, or productivity improvement initiatives.

- Education: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or a related field from a reputable institution.

- Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams effectively.

- Experience working in international or cross-cultural environments.

- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling presentations and communicate effectively with executive-level audiences.

- Strong problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and the capacity to create compelling business cases.

- Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the insurance value chain, regulatory frameworks, and IT delivery processes.

- Expertise in M&A processes, including due diligence, integration planning, and synergy realization.