Senior Sustainability Innovation Expert

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Sustainability Innovation Expert, based in Milan.
 Our team is committed to Allianz Group’s Sustainability ambition.  ‘We secure your future’ – influences all our decisions every day and shapes our approach to sustainability. We create positive social and environmental impact through the way we run our organization and by using our insurance, investment, and asset management expertise. With our competence, expertise and global footprint, we have the ambition to be a catalyst for sustainable growth in the financial services industry and beyond. 

Ultimately, we believe that sustainability and inclusivity are the best ways to realize our potential for growth and value creation. And at the same time, contribute to a more sustainable future for the world and the societies in which we live and work.

As a member of the team, you will become a member of Allianz Group’s Sustainability community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be supporting the implementation of Allianz Commercial's Sustainability strategy as well as the business integration of Allianz Group's sustainability goals into Allianz Commercial. 

You actively drive SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION regarding products and solutions for our clients to support them to achieve their own sustainability ambitions.
You will work closely with our internal distribution team as well as externally with brokers across all levels (Global, regional and local) and with the local business units (OEs) following the Allianz Commercial strategy to develop innovative, scalable solutions across the large and mid-corp markets.                                                                            
Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

•    Support shaping of Allianz’s Commercial Sustainability strategy by bringing in proven experience in Insurance Products and Services Innovation, Corporate Insurance go-to-market (GTM), Partnerships Management
•    Carrying out market & competitor research to identify trends, underlying market developments, client needs, etc.
•    Analyse existing Allianz client base and identify opportunities based on represented industries and coverage
•    Develop data-driven proposals for investments in new partnerships and effective go-to-market plans
•    Bring up approved new solutions/ products jointly with Transition/ Protection Subject Matter Experts and establishes quick test & learn approaches
•    Support roll-out and capability build/ training of organization for both Transition and Protection solutions/ products across the entire organization
•    Act as a key counterpart for Broker Distribution and Sustainability Leads in Allianz Commercial Operating Entities (OEs)

KEY REQUIREMENTS/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

•    A degree or equivalent in a related field (including business, law, social sciences, environmental management, public policy)    
•    Experience in products and business sectors related to sustainable finance / insurance, familiarity with broader societal sustainability discourse and context
•    Experience in Sustainability data and market research for commercial and finance sectors with proven track record of delivering value add solutions
•    Understanding of global political landscape regarding ESG and Sustainability and potential policy implications
•    Storytelling, understand and sell facts and figures as well as crucial company decisions within a winning story.    
•    Fluent in English and working knowledge of Italian, another European language a plus.

43977 | Operations | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent
 

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.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

Both genders may apply in accordance with the L. 903/77 (s.m.i).