About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…You will be working with experienced risk & insurance professionals in a dynamic, innovative team to provide risk management services to the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Alternatives business, including, but not limited to, Real Estate claims, Risk Management Fund, Risk Surveys and consolidation of all data for effective analysis. Various other responsibilities will provide interaction with all aspects of a large risk transfer/financing program.
How you'll spend your time...
Assist in the management of the UK Real Estate insurance program and various corporate and international insurance programs by compiling comprehensive exposure data from enterprise-wide operations for underwriting submissions on annual insurance policy renewal. Verify accuracy of data submitted by business operations for timely, accurate renewal applications. Handle certificate of insurance requests, property consults (aka CPSEs) and maintain accurate files as required.
Oversee Real Estate claims handling (property and liability), including leading quarterly claims meetings and effectively collaborating with brokers/insurers/TPA representatives during the meetings. Control the annual Risk Management Fund allocation to ensure efficient use of all funding including management of the process throughout the year. Managing Risk Survey reports issued by Insurers, including monitoring the implementation of Risk Improvements within their prescribed deadlines and ensuring that Insurers are kept advised of the status.
Administration of the Risk Management Information System and 3rd party RMIS programs. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the data in and between all systems. Develop and maintain certain report generation, dashboard views and queries in the system.
Placing of ad hoc insurance policies (Legal Indemnities, Contract Works) where required and handling general insurance and risk management queries from solicitors/tenants/Managing Agents etc.
Maintaining presentation and communication materials outlining the team’s results, achievements and objectives. This includes but is not limited to renewal presentations, Monthly Unit Reviews and board meetings.
To be successful in this role you will have...
Solid experience of insurance and risk management in the context of a financial services organisation
Comprehensive understanding of insurance products and policies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Accurate financial/analytical reporting skills
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)
Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office applications
Building effective reporting utilizing Power BI and other tools
If you also had this, it would be great…
Working towards or gained CII Cert qualification
Full-Time/Part-Time
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Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
