At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leaders with diary management, travel arrangements, and project coordination.
- Company: Allianz Commercial, a diverse and inclusive employer committed to equality.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, generous bonuses, and lifelong learning opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a global company.
- Qualifications: Experience as a PA, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
This job is with Allianz Commercial, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
We are looking for a Personal Assistant (m/f/d) to the Global Head of Broker Management in London and the Global Head of Marketing in Toronto. The role is based in our office in London.
The Impact You Will Have
You'll provide efficient, responsive support across diary management, travel arrangement and general administration helping to manage and prioritise time effectively. By taking ownership of tasks that can be delegated, you'll allow the team to focus on the bigger, more strategic picture. You'll also step in and contribute to key projects when needed.
Some of your specific responsibilities could include:
- Coordinate and schedule a busy calendar of both internal and external meetings across multiple countries and time zones.
- Build strong working relationships with the PAs and EAs of internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth scheduling and communication.
- Organise end-to-end travel across Europe and intercontinentally, including flights, hotels, airport transfers, taxis, and any other logistics needed to keep trips running seamlessly.
- Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence, filter phone calls and invitations.
- Act as the go-to person for all direct reports, as well as internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and keeping communication flowing smoothly and diplomatically.
- Prepare agendas, and provide support by creating presentations and reports.
- Contribute to and coordinate ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
- Undertake other duties as requested.
What You'll Bring to the Role
- Proven senior PA experience within Financial Services, with a natural ability to build rapport at all levels and the kind of organisational skills that keep everything running like clockwork.
- Used to handling complex international diary management and travel.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
- Excellent interpersonal skills at every level of the organisation.
- Tact and discretion.
- Well-developed ability to filter information, assess priorities and work independently.
- Able to remain calm and focussed under pressure.
- Service-minded, resilient and able to find solutions.
- Impeccable written and spoken English.
- A basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in business is essential.
What's in it for you?
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognises the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.
Allianz Commercial is the centre of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises.
We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
People with disabilities: We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com.
Personal Assistant employer: Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and employee well-being, offering a hybrid working model that balances collaboration and remote work. With a strong focus on career development, competitive compensation packages, and a commitment to social responsibility, employees are empowered to thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and personal growth. Located in London, this role provides the unique opportunity to work alongside global leaders in the financial services sector while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future.
