Financial Analyst

Job Level:  Professional
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Area of Expertise:  Finance & Accounting
Unit:  Allianz Commercial
Employing Entity:  Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Compan
Job Type:  Full-Time
Remote Job:  Hybrid working
Employment Type:  Permanent
ID:  79496
Position Cluster:  Non-Executive
 
 

Let’s care for tomorrow. 

Your ambitionsYour dreamsYour tomorrow. 

Whether it’s aircraft, international business or offshore wind parks, Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.   

 

We are looking for an Accountant , who will be based in our Chicago office. 

 

Your Team  

Within CFO Global Performance Steering (GPS), the Business Partnering team is a key contributor to foster bold and proactive steering towards the AGCS ambition. The team has a clear mandate to not only support, but also challenge the business leaders and be a constructive partner for the senior leadership team.  

 

The Impact You Will Have  

Based in Chicago and reporting to the Head of Business Partnering of the Americas in Global Performance Steering (GPS), you will be responsible for the performance steering of the Latin America region. You will perform standard planning and reporting tasks as well as other value-adding analyses to provide transparency on drivers behind current and future financial performance and support the decision-making process and portfolio steering.  

 

The position provides comprehensive insights into the LoB’s financials & strategy and supports the respective business leaders. You will play a key role in building bridges between our Finance and Underwriting departments as well as sharing best practice within Global Performance Steering (GPS) and the wider finance community.  

 

This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who has experience within either a Finance or Underwriting environment and can combine this with excellent stakeholder management and business acumen skills. Candidates who enjoy a highly innovative and proactive environment are likely to flourish in this role. 

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

  • Provide financial analyses and assessments on the financial performance for All LoBs in the Region, identify key drivers, risks and opportunities and provide recommendations 

  • Present conclusions in a transparent way with robust financial commentary to enable decision-making 

  • Perform regular reporting, forecasting and planning processes for the Region 

  • Support Head of Business Partnering – the Americas in providing a comprehensive view on the regional performance of the LoBs 

  • Address customer requests and perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned 

  • Support best-practice sharing and increase efficiencies, setting and harmonizing global standards 

  • Participate in projects and implement initiatives as required 

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

  • Initial experience within the financial services industry, ideally P&C insurance or reinsurance 

  • Understanding of insurance; sector-specific financial statements and performance measurement 

  • Strong analytical skills: ability to handle and analyze large amounts of data 

  • Ability to understand, elaborate and convey information clearly and effectively to a variety of stakeholders including senior management  

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to analyze data effectively and convey compelling and engaging messages 

  • Knowledge of reporting tools (e.g. SAP BW and SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI)  

  • Comfortable working in a global team and maintaining effective remote relationships  

  • Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is preferred 

 

The annualized base pay range for this role is $62902 - $95107. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation packageAs part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards. 

 

79496 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you 

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us. 

 

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing 

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension. 

 

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress 

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. 

 

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns 

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. 

 

Let’s care for our society and our planet 

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients. 

 

Care to join us? 

 

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

 

Learn more about careers at Allianz Commercial by clicking here.

 

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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. 

 

People with disabilities: 

We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

 

Recruitment Agencies: 

Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm

 

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