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Anaplan Strategy Lead job in Stamford

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Stamford, Connecticut - CT AXA XL

Job Ref:  78002602D20230523
Employer:  AXA XL
Sector:  Investment
P&C/General Insurance/Non-Life
Reinsurance
Qualifications:  Unclassified
Software:  Excel
Job Type:  Full Time
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive
Remote:  No

Location

Country:  United States
State/Province/County:  Connecticut - CT
City:  Stamford
Post Code:  06902
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Description

Anaplan Strategy Lead

Job Location: Stamford, United States

The Anaplan Lead is a critical role focused on managing requirements and prioritization of several stakeholders from Finance planning, expense, actuarial and analytics. This role requires management of both a functional and technical team (Anaplan -Financial System Solutions) for Anaplan project and BAU deliverables, Releases and scenario modelling for all Anaplan activities. In addition to Anaplan knowledge, this role requires extensive Insurance & Reinsurance FP&A knowledge.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?
• Drive the defined Anaplan vision & strategy with active Stakeholder engagement across Finance
• Partner with model owners in defining how Anaplan is best utilized in their end-to-end process
• Ensure timely delivery of all planned releases and BAU tasks involved in planning cycles within SLAs
• Timely acknowledgement and response to both internal and external audit requests
• Provide Anaplan BAU status, risks, issues to Head of Financial Systems Solutions & Maintenance
• Work with Anaplan team to ensure documentation around all phases of project lifecycle & BAU tasks for planning cycles
• Manage Anaplan COE in terms of user access, security, AXA XL license limit
• Manage space utilization/optimization for AXA XL workspace within Anaplan
• Provide technical SME guidance to team for existing or new models/ functionality within Anaplan
• Guide team for Maintenance of various Models by partnering with model owners and ensuring smooth processing of business (e.g. FP&A for Insurance Accounting, Re-insurance Accounting, IGRs, LE Controllers, Allocations, FBP's, Ceded Re, Actuarial, etc)
• Manage Anaplan team to support Planning cycles and ensure business continuity
• Review unit and functional testing results for any enhancements and provide defect resolution
• Guide Anaplan team to provide support in communication to business regarding root cause analysis and resolution
• Facilitate training materials, training sessions, & support for the Anaplan user community
• Responsible for Anaplan staff hiring, development, growth and mentoring

You will report to : Head of Financial System Solutions and Maintenance

SHARE your talent

SHARE your talent

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
• University Graduate/Postgraduate with advanced experience in Insurance/Reinsurance Planning focus
• Accounting knowledge; Chartered Accountant a plus
• Anaplan system and scenario modeling knowledge
• Proficiency in querying and manipulating large data sets for analytical purposes
• Experience with communication and analytical tools, such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
• High energy, strong work ethic, willingness to do whatever it takes to get to the results
• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to influence others and gain acceptance for your ideas
• Excellent problem-solving skills and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a strong and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

At AXA XL we are happy to talk flexible working. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and consider flexible ways of working for every role. Talk to us about how we can make flexibility work for you.

Learn more at axaxl.com .

Corporate Responsibility

At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. From offering our expertise, products and services to help build more resilient communities, to advancing understanding and response to climate change, our strategy - Our Impact. Our Future. - aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business - climate, water and financial resilience - and contributes to AXA Group's purpose to "Act for human progress by protecting what matters.".
• Climate: We're reducing our carbon footprint, protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
• Water: We're developing water resilience where it is - and will be - needed most.
• Financial resilience: We're helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
• Hearts in Action:We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as our "Hearts in Action" programs.

For more information please see the Corporate Responsibility section on our website.

Diversity & Inclusion

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, while creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.
• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

  • Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
  • Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
  • Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
  • AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.


For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

The base salary range for this position is (151,500 - 227,000 ). Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.
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