COO Office - Senior Associate in London

Position Summary: We are seeking a high-performing, versatile individual to support the COO office across a broad portfolio of strategic and operational initiatives. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role working closely with senior leadership to help deliver priority initiatives spanning transformation, M&A integration, target operating model and operational improvement. The role is ideal for individuals transitioning from consulting into industry and looking to take ownership of delivery and outcomes. Location: London - UK - Fenchurch

Key Responsibilities

• Support the COO office in delivering key strategic and operational priorities
• Translate business objectives into structured reports, deliverables and roadmaps
• Prepare executive-level materials including board packs, updates and presentations
• Track actions and drive accountability across senior stakeholders
• Support delivery of transformative initiatives including TOM design, process improvement, automation and offshoring
• Conduct structured analysis to support decision-making

Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years’ experience in consulting (Big 4, strategy, boutique) or financial services industry
• Exposure to target operating model design, M&A/integration or transformation delivery
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent PowerPoint, Excel and written communication skills
• Highly organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to engage senior audiences

Why This Role

• Direct exposure to COO and executive leadership team
• Broad remit across strategy, transformation and operations
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects
• Accelerated career development in a high-growth, international business

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

A multi-time winner of Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces and Insurance Business’s Top Insurance Employers, Ryan Specialty is home to some of the brightest talent in the insurance industry. Join our team and help provide innovative solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers.

Ryan Specialty, LLC and its affiliates (“Ryan Specialty”) do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by any staffing agencies, placement services or professional recruiters (“Agencies”), including any submissions made through our website or to email accounts of Ryan Specialty employees. Agencies must be registered in Ryan Specialty’s agency portal and have a fully executed contract for service between the Agency and the Agency. Agency fee agreements will only be valid if provided in such fully executed contract between the Agency and the Agency. Any unsolicited resume or candidate profile received from an Agency without prior approval from Ryan Specialty’s HR department and in compliance with Ryan Specialty’s candidate submission process shall be considered unsolicited, gratuitous and property of Ryan Specialty for recruiting purposes and, as such, is not subject to payment of any Agency fees.

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