VP, Exec Business Manager

• Location: GBR - London, Leadenhall St.
• Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Business Manager - UK CEO Office in our UK CEO Office team.
• Location: This position will be based out of our London office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environmentwhere our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity

What you’ll be doing

• Strategy and Planning
• Support the UK CEO and UK CoS as a senior business management partner, contributing to forward-looking plans and UK strategic initiatives in collaboration with the UK Leadership Team
• Coordinate UK CEO priorities and the UK Executive Committee forward-looking agenda and planner, under the direction of the UK CoS
• Contribute to business performance management processes, including audit, financial reporting, and the oversee development of business management tools
• Track progress of key strategic projects and initiatives, supporting alignment with the business strategy and escalating matters through the UK CoS where appropriate
• Involvement in development of a communications plan for the UK CEO and UK Executive Leadership, working with UK leadership and Group Communications
• Promote and support the visibility of the UK CEO and Leadership Team across the London office and Group, including through employee engagement activities
• Identify and address key business process challenges, proposing practical solutions to resolve them
• Support the UK CEO and UK CoS with insight, analysis and project management
• Provide insight, analysis and project management support to the CEO and UK Cos
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• Support the UK CoS and other Senior Leadership Members in the UK business planning process
• Policy, Process and Procedures
• Support oversight of the effectiveness of the UK Governance Framework and related processes, helping to ensure they operate efficiently and in line with prescribed Terms of Reference
• Provide input into the annual effectiveness review of the UK Governance Framework inc. Management level Committee review, Terms of Reference and other UK related governance documentation is undertaken
• Support the efficient running of the UK Executive Committee, helping to ensure the agenda remains focused on key areas
• Support management and executive-level governance-related projects in collaboration with required functions, the UK Corporate Governance Manager and Company Secretary
• Work closely with all Senior Key Stakeholders to ensure alignment and appropriateness of UK governance framework
• Support the development and maintenance of the UK CEO Office suite of process and policy documentation
• Prepare and maintain CEO reports, presentations and dashboards for UK Management, UK Board and external use, as directed by the UK CoS and UK CEO

Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation to support influence, collaboration and delivery of business priorities
• Proactively identify challenges that could affect progress against Sompo strategic commitments and goals, using sound judgement to bring relevant concerns to the attention of the UK CoS and contribute ideas for resolution
• Work with senior management to support the coordination and monitoring of key initiatives
• Work responsibly, maintain confidentiality and utilise the utmost discretion in all internal and external matters and interactions
• Support oversight of the operating budget for the UK Executive cost centres, escalating matters as appropriate

Technical Performance

• Support the CEO and CoS on areas of priority and focus for the business, including agenda preparation, contribution to discussion points, follow-up and, where appropriate, assisting with completion of action points
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, management of appropriate stakeholders to ensure information is delivered as required
• Support preparation of the UK CEO for external meetings and events by coordinating information packs and talking points, where relevant
• Work closely with UK leadership and Group teams to help articulate UK perspectives and recommendations
• Review and implement analysis of data for business as usual but also summarising data for special projects and/or reports (internally & external analysis)
• Attend meetings on behalf of the UK CEO and/or CoS where required, with appropriate briefing and delegated authority
• Coordinate follow up on action points emerging from CEO / CoS interactions with key committees and boards

People Management

Plan and own team priorities (in conjunction with the UK CoS) to ensure delivery is in line with CEO Office plan and objectives

Effective management of direct reports ensuring they are motivated, developed and focused

Manage, resource, motivate, develop and focus the functional management team to ensure the required standards of performance and support the continuing personal and professional development of all team members

Lead and develop a learning culture in the CEO Office including skills and capabilities within the team

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.

Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide.

Additional Locations: London, United Kingdom