Job Description

Job Title: Executive - Research & Insight
Location: UK-Surrey-Croydon

Overview:
Who are we
Allianz Partners is the world's leading B2B2C specialist and expert in the creation and delivery of unique solutions that combine service, insurance and technology to provide worldwide protection and care. We specialise in assistance, international health & life, automotive and travel insurance. Our solutions are available to our business partners, and in some cases, are integrated into their own customer offers. They are also available via direct channels under our Allianz Assistance brand. Allianz Partners is part of the Allianz Group, one of the world's largest insurers and leading financial services companies.

Main Purpose of the Role

To collect and analyse data from both the market and consumers, to enable the business to develop best in class products and services.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00 (35 hours per week). However, due to the nature of this role hours may vary in line with business needs.


Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Market & Competitor Analysis

" Conduct market and competitor analysis research into Allianz Partners' existing Lines of Business, including:
o Travel Insurance, Motor Warranty, Roadside Assistance, Home Emergency & Appliance Protection and some speciality sectors eg CDW etc. and other new markets that the business may consider entering, as required.
o Distribution channel analyses as requested from time to time eg a specified competitor, broker channel, banking etc.
Consumer Market Research
" Establish research briefs for any external consumer market research. Select and manage the market research agency relationship.
" Lead and advise on primary research projects.

Marketing Community Liaison

" Build relationships so that we are liaising at an appropriate level within the Allianz Partners community regarding new products and services and Market Management/ Marketing.
" Be the main point of contact for any research/ insight initiatives that the UK business unit could benefit from. Including, but not limited to, the Customer Lab.
You will also be responsible for the following;


Key Performance Areas
" To work towards achieving 100% on all Company, departmental and team performance targets, as directed by the Marketing team.
General
" To manage or assist with relevant ad-hoc projects as required by your line manager and other additional duties as requested.
" Complete all appropriate administration, including monthly reports.
" Ensure own business area runs efficiently:
" Within budget
" Project deadlines are met
" Pro-active communication within the team and wider business.

Regulatory
" To work within and be compliant at all times with all relevant regulations and legislation applicable to the role.



Qualifications:
Essential
Well-presented and professional an in-line with working within a corporate environment

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential:
" Educated to A level standard or equivalent
" Minimum of grade C GCSE Maths or equivalent
" Excellent fluency in written and spoken English
" Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft products in an office environment
" Experience in marketing
Desirable:
" Experience working within financial services sector including insurance
" Ideally a member of Market Research Society
Specialist skills & knowledge

Essential:
" Confidence in managing relationships with senior stakeholders
" proactive
" Ability to adapt and learn
" Demonstrable experience in working with external agencies and managing the relationships held
" Demonstrable experience in managing both qual and quant projects
" Demonstable experience in research and data collection and analysis and reporting the findings back to the business
" Take ownership and responsibility of work delivery
" Strong communication skills
" Successfully working independently