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Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary
As one of the leaders of Marketing and Communications for Allied World Europe, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative global and regional marketing team. This role will take accountability for what, where and how we deploy brand, marketing and communications activities that directly support our commercial ambitions in our European region and beyond.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Spearhead, execute and manage marketing communications and branding initiatives across a mix of marketing mediums, such as: creative brand or product-marketing campaigns, broker and/or client relationship events, conferences and sponsorships, trade media relations and thought-leadership content, social media, and sales collateral and support, as required.
2. Specifically, work with the SVP, Marketing & Communications, local leadership, line of business and distribution stakeholders, and the broader marketing communications team to understand business goals, prioritize marketing efforts and manage budgets;
3. Support business development and distribution plans as requested by local leadership;
4. Approach and execute initiatives holistically, ensuring all elements of the marketing mix are considered for maximum impact;
5. Source and manage vendors (graphic design, printers, PR, merchandise, events etc.) to conceptualize and execute initiatives;
6. Work with global brand manager and creative vendors, as required, to develop marketing collateral or equivalent;
7. Identify and deliver appropriate media or thought-leadership opportunities for the country/line-of-business to maximize visibility;
8. Adhere to brand and process standards, including collaboration with legal and compliance on campaigns and communications where necessary;
9. Assist with other marcomms initiatives globally, as requested.
Knowledge, skills and abilities requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business required.
2. 5+ years’ experience in a generalist B2B marketing capacity, ideally with the last 2-5 years in a role driving the marketing agenda within a business.
3. Financial Services marketing experience, including knowledge of General Insurance or intermediary marketing preferred.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
5. Excellent track record leading brand and communications initiatives, able to generate campaign ideas and creative propositions.
6. Demonstrated skills across the full marketing mix.
7. Self-starter, strong organizational project management skills and ability to function independently with limited resources.
8. Comfortable getting hands-on, delivering and executing copy, collaterals and events, where required.
9. Superior negotiation, influencing, presentation and sales/marketing skills.
10. Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and demands.
11. Must be comfortable with multiple report structures.
12. May be required to travel and/or work overtime when necessary to meet objectives.
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
1. Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
2. A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
3. Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
4. A hybrid way of working with up to two days work from home
Global Presence
We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.
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