Overview
As Chief of Staff, you partner with the CEO to translate Talbot’s goals into focused execution across Talbot and AIG. You will accelerate strategic, financial, operational and people plans while managing key stakeholder relationships and ensuring leadership focus on high‑impact decisions. You’ll provide thought leadership, coordinate cross‑functional initiatives and help resolve day‑to‑day management issues. This role offers high visibility and the chance to shape delivery in a global insurance business.
Pay / Benefits
- Total Rewards Program
- health and wellbeing focus
- financial security benefits
- professional development opportunities
- in‑office collaboration culture
- inclusive workplace culture
Responsibilities
- Act as trusted advisor to the CEO and translate vision into priorities and actions
- Prepare briefing materials, talking points and analyses for external meetings
- Turn strategic priorities into executable plans with clear owners and milestones
- Identify blockers and drive resolution across the business
- Support leadership team effectiveness and organize meeting rhythms and follow‑ups
- Communicate decisions and ensure alignment across functions
- Coordinate cross‑functional discussions to resolve competing priorities
- Draft communications and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and the Board
- Provide data analysis and insights for strategic and operational decisions
- Assist in developing high‑quality business strategies and financial plans
- Act as the CEO’s office presence and core point of contact for employees
Key requirements
- Extensive experience partnering with a CEO or senior executive
- Strong commercial and strategic acumen
- Facilitation of senior leadership meetings and decision‑making
- Deep knowledge of delivering commercial impact in insurance
- Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives without direct authority
- Program / project management experience
- Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship building
- Ability to navigate fast‑paced, ambiguous environments
- Discretion with confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive change
- Creative problem solving and lateral thinking
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- strategic influencing
- relationship building
- clear communication
- strategic planning
- project/program management
- stakeholder management
Chief of Staff in London employer: American International Group (AIG)
AIG is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where collaboration and innovation thrive. As part of our Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory team, you will receive comprehensive benefits that prioritise your health, wellbeing, and professional development, all while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the insurance landscape. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity and fosters growth, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Contact Details:
American International Group (AIG) Recruitment Team
