Chief Innovation Officer - FampPS

Location
London, LONDON, United Kingdom

Posted on
Jun 09, 2022

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We're Hiring! Are you ready for a new challenge? Aon is currently recruiting a Chief Innovation Officer to oversee the enhancement of F&PS's innovative capabilities. This is a Hybrid role which will involve part office/home based working.

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like:

1. Identifying innovation trends and business opportunities within the market.
2. Scale innovation in three key areas:
1. Core - Single-solution line offerings that deliver differentiated value.
2. Core - Integrated value propositions and solutions that combine core capabilities in new ways across solution lines to address unmet client needs.
3. Net New - Growth-stage innovations that create new markets and expand access for the underserved.
3. Solution line collaboration by challenging the status quo and driving innovation to help clients make better decisions by aligning on topics that maximise client relevance and accelerate growth for Aon.
4. Meeting and engaging with internal and external stakeholders at different levels to identify areas of innovation and growth.
5. Creating and supervising a comprehensive long-term innovation strategy.
6. Advising F&PS leadership on yearly, medium-term, long-term, and future innovation goals.
7. Communicating new insights and approaches to high-level stakeholders.
8. Develop relationships with the global and UK innovation groups to enhance and complement identified growth accelerators and report on innovative developments within the company.
9. Understand the DAU (Delivering Aon United) agenda, support it actively in driving innovation to meet client needs in specialty lines of business.
10. Support Commercial UK Core and Net New innovation initiatives.
11. Bring to life the Aon Story through innovation.
12. Ensure all FCA regulations and internal compliance requirements are adhered to in a timely manner.
13. Promote all compliance-related requirements throughout the area and identify opportunities for improvement.
14. Ensure all agreed practices and tools are actively and consistently applied.
15. Lead by example by ensuring own activity aligns with regulatory requirements and business procedures.

How this opportunity is different:

In this role, you will actively identify key areas for innovative product development and solutions, develop plans according to varying timelines, and lead these processes by aligning innovation goals with the broader business objectives. To ensure success, you should be diligent, strategic, motivated, and have a forward-leaning approach to business. An outstanding CIO will have a track record of successful high-level interventions and projects which have resulted in long-term competitiveness within their organisations.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

1. Professional with significant experience as an insurance lawyer, specialising in financial and professional lines insurance.
2. Adaptive thinking and a strong, critical approach.
3. Strong intuition for business and presentation skills.
4. Highly proficient at project planning, budgeting, and oversight.
5. Forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic situations.
6. A proven understanding of innovation and how it should be applied in business.
7. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

How we support our colleagues:

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare, childcare vouchers, and additional holiday. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.