Broker Consultant
Blackrock, IE, A94 Y9E8
Job Title: Broker Consultant
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Position Reports To: Chief Growth Officer
Department: Distribution, Marketing and Product
Head Office Location: AGL Head Office, Maple House, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Regional Operation: West of Ireland
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Main Purpose of the Job
The Broker Consultant will play a key role in strengthening Allianz Global Life’s presence within the intermediary market. This role is responsible for developing strong commercial relationships with broker and intermediary partners, providing expert technical support, and driving new business across our suite of financial solutions.
Each Broker Consultant will be assigned the responsibility of a geographic region of Ireland – in addition the key responsibility of nationwide accounts will be split and assigned by the Chief Growth Officer. There may be some flexibility needed and this is subject to change.
Roles and responsibilities
Manage and Grow Broker/Intermediary Relationships
- Build, nurture, and expand long-term relationships with key broker and intermediary partners across assigned territories.
- Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring partners receive timely support, guidance, and communication.
- Develop a deep understanding of broker business models, client needs, and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities.
- Conduct regular meetings, reviews, and strategic planning sessions with partners to strengthen collaboration and align business objectives.
Act as a Trusted Technical and Commercial Advisor
- Provide brokers with expert technical knowledge on products, processes, and underwriting requirements.
- Guide intermediaries through the full sales cycle
- Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity to position Allianz Global Life effectively.
Drive New Business and Revenue Growth
- Work closely with brokers to identify and generate new business opportunities.
- Support partners in converting leads into successfully placed business, ensuring a smooth and efficient pipeline.
- Promote the full suite of Allianz Global Life financial solutions, highlighting key value propositions and benefits.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Underwriting, Product, and Marketing to ensure seamless delivery and execution of business initiatives.
Deliver Technical Training and Market Education
- Provide training, presentations, and workshops to enhance brokers’ understanding of products, features, and compliance requirements.
- Create and share high-quality technical content, support materials, and thought‑leadership insights to strengthen partner capability and confidence.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and seminars as a subject matter expert.
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Key Performance Indicators
New Business Revenue / Assets
- Achieve product sales targets for new products as they come on stream.
- Value of new business written (AUM, recurring contributions, or single premium flows).
Broker Productivity & Engagement
- Increase number of active brokers, meetings conducted, and quality of relationships (engagement score or activity metrics).
Sales Conversion Rate
- Percentage of broker applications that convert to completed policies.
Retention & Growth of AUM
- Year‑on‑year growth of assets from existing broker panel.
Compliance & Reporting Accuracy
- Taking accountability for accurate business development forecasting and client activity through daily use of Salesforce
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Key Customers
Internal: AGL Employees, Chief Growth Officer, Executive Management Team
External: Distributors, Insurance Industry Bodies, Broker Industry Bodies, Third Party providers
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Business Competencies
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related Financial services field. Relevant Masters would be advantageous
- QFA is essential
Professional Competence
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in Broking Consultant or similiar roles
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Product and Technical Knowledge
- Broad understanding of Investment, Pension & Protection Products & risk management.
Management
- Godd self management& time keeping
- Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
Commercial Awareness
- Achievement of Sales Targets & Business Growth.
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Personal Competencies
Personal Impact
- Results Focussed
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Accountability
- High level of Integrity and professionalism
- Customer Focussed
Intellectual Effectiveness
- Strategic Thinker
- Adaptability to changing market & company needs
- Emotional Intelligence
- Collaboration
Communications
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills, delivering propositions and key messages to Clients & other internal & external partners
- Strong Communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Stakeholder Management
- Track record at managing both Internal & External Stakeholders
- Build & Maintain Relationships with key Influencers
- Engage & Communicate
- Manage Expectations , Monitor & Adapt
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.