Strategy Associate

Job Details

Job title: Strategy Associate

Full details of the job.

Location: Location London

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

Ki is committed to digitally disrupt and revolutionise a 335-year-old market. Ki’s mission is to build a platform that uses algorithms, machine learning and large language models to give insurance brokers quotes in seconds. Ki is the biggest global algorithmic insurance carrier and a fast-growing presence in Lloyd’s of London.

Ki’s teams work in an agile, cross-functional way to build the best experience for customers. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Strategy Associate to join the Ki Strategy Team to help design, implement and execute Ki’s business strategy across Underwriting, Technology and Data Science divisions.

Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis: Supporting the strategy process through data analysis and market research.
• Project Support: Assisting in the execution of strategic initiatives and special projects for the Ki CEO and Executive Management Committee (EMC).
• Communication: Preparing materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Working closely with various departments to ensure alignment with Ki’s strategic goals.

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge of core strategy tools and techniques – key analyses, frameworks, and research methods.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, with preference for insurance knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience of Corporate Finance, M&A, Partnerships, and Finance.
• Advanced knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Ability to input into strategies to produce change and make a difference for the business.
• Strong project management experience and organisational skills, with experience of working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• Ability to draw from analysis the appropriate resource requirements and allocate resources effectively.
• Ability to establish systems to monitor progress, identify problems and take corrective action.
• Ability to identify, design and perform analyses that answer key strategic questions and communicate resulting insight clearly to senior management.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate strategic plans and initiatives to a variety of audiences.

What to expect during the recruitment process

1. Initial recruiter screening call
2. Interview with hiring manager
3. Technical Interview
4. Values Interview

Ki Values

• Know Your Customer: Put yourself in their shoes. Understand and balance the different needs of our customers, acting with integrity and empathy to create something excellent
• Grow Together: Empower each other to succeed. Recognise the work of our teams, while celebrating individual success. Embrace diverse perspectives so we can develop and grow together.
• Be Courageous: Think big, push boundaries. Don’t be afraid to fail because that’s how we learn. Test, adapt, improve – always strive to be better.

Our culture

At Ki, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and can do the best work of their careers. Inclusion is a critical foundation of our business and people strategies and supports our vision of becoming a market-leading, digital and data-led specialty insurance business. An inclusive workplace fuels innovation because creativity thrives when everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to drive it. So, no matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, or who you love, we believe you should be you.