The key purpose of this role is responsibility for AIA Aligned Advice operational management and strategic implementation.

At AIA, our promise is to help people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by encouraging them to make positive lifestyle changes one step at a time. Our firm belief is that by following our Operating Philosophy of doing the right thing, in the right way with the right people, the results will come. AIA Insurance for Life, Health and Wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

To manage reporting associated with finance, operations and to support the business to develop and execute key strategic initiatives.

The role would support preparing board packs and regular business reviews with feedback to Agency and the NZ Exco

This role has no direct reports

About the role:

Some responsibilities include:

• Work with our teams to ensure delivery against the strategic direction set by the Head of Aligned Advice and Steering Commitee. This includes setting clear targets, financial planning, and risk management

• Proactively seek opportunities to improve, develop and enhance our offering to Advisors

• Work with HO Aligned Advice, Legal, Risk and Agency services to build and implement partner relationships

• Lead and oversee adviser onboarding processes with Adviser Development Manager, Adivser Relationship Coordinator, PI Risk and Compliance and Agency Services, including status reporting fo the aligned channel

• Work alongside HO Aligned Advice and stakeholders to maximize the build and effectiveness of a preferred leads process

• Work with operational areas to ensure that effective processes exist and are maintained for all business support activities

• Provide regular clear reporting to the Head of Aligned Advice and other relevant stakeholders on business and team performance in line with business objectives

• Establish key performance indicators that align with AIA's operating philosophy and organizational objectives

• Performs other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by Head of Aligned Advice in order to meet operational and/or other requirements

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development

• Understanding of data analysis and performance/operation metrics

• 5-7 plus years experience in senior management in business preferably within insurance or financial services

• Proven experience of working within a financial services regulatory environment, ideally insurance

• Knowledge of regulatory and legal matters affecting insurance

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• We invest in training and development to build on your current skills

• Career development through internal mobility opportunities

• Work for a business helping make positive health and wellbeing changes to the lives of New Zealanders

• Access additional leave days to recharge and refresh yourself

• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you

• Work with supportive and inclusive managers

• Flexible working arrangements

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