General

Job Title: Business Analyst – Corporate Strategy

Division: Corporate Strategy, General Management

Reports To: As per Beazley’s organisation chart

Key Relationships: Corporate Strategy, Business Unit leaders, Acquisition Review Group (“ARG”), Executive Committee members, relevant Underwriters, Beazley Investments Limited Board, external advisors and lawyers

Job Summary: To support the strategic growth initiatives through research, analysis and critical thinking as well the design of “objectives” for strategic partnerships and reporting to the leadership. To provide support to the Corporate Strategy Manager in evaluating acquisition opportunities, developing proposals, structuring deals and other corporate finance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic growth and partnerships

Support strategic initiatives by managing partnerships and driving growth efforts as needed.
As required, produce drafts of analytical / strategic papers for the underwriting committee, executive committee, and the Strategy and Performance Group
Research emerging risks, opportunities and strategies making recommendations to the Corporate Strategy Manager and the Head of Corporate Strategy
Help the Corporate Strategy Manager and the Head of Corporate Strategy identify potential strategic growth opportunities and partnerships and assist in the production of thought leadership discussion documents as and when appropriate
Work with business teams and the Corporate Strategy Manager on idea valuation, development and governance
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and initiatives.
Assist in the development and execution of corporate strategic plans

M&A activities

Act as an internal contact for origination ideas - assess potential targets against the Group’s acquisition criteria and develop proposals for review
Run initial appraisals of potential opportunities, including initial engagement, valuation and production of business cases
Maintain a database of acquisition opportunities; prioritise the origination pipeline; and develop a target engagement programme where appropriate
Dependent upon deal size, manage all or some aspects of the transaction through to completion, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and key committees, and (if required) assisting with the development of the operating model/integration plan
If required, support the on-going integration of completed transactions

Other corporate finance activities

Maintain M&A protocol and procedures documentation and the defence manual; keeping them up-to-date with reference to legal and regulatory change
Work with the Corporate Strategy Manager to refine the Group’s acquisition criteria and process
Manage minority investment portfolio and the governance of transactions associated with it

General

It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere to Beazley’s core values - Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing – as they contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image and experience to our external customers. We also expect Beazley employees to:

Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct, which incorporates the PRA and FCA Conduct.
Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the People & Sustainability or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system.
Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers.
Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs.
Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the People & Sustainability or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas. This may include, amongst others, Beazley’s underwriting control standards, Beazley’s claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management.
Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system. These may include membership of any Beazley committees or working groups.

Personal Specification:

Education & Qualifications

Accountancy qualification is advantageous but not required

Skills & Abilities

Strong commercial and financial acumen
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and valuation skills with attention to detail
Self-starter capable of working as part of a team or independently
The ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise
Confident in managing a broad range of stakeholders both internally (review bodies, underwriters etc) and externally (corporate advisers, legal advisers, accountants etc)

Knowledge & Experience

Good understanding of the insurance industry; London market knowledge preferable
Demonstrated experience in research, analysis and financial modelling
Demonstrated experience in customer value analysis and product research/development
Track record of successfully managing complex projects/transactions through to completion
Capable of scoping, coordinating and implementing due diligence for potential transactions

Aptitude & Disposition

Ability to establish close working relationships with a range of talented professionals who operate under constant time pressure
Ability to operate as a member of a close-knit and cooperative team
Determination, persistency and strength of mind
Flexibility - the environment for the role is changing rapidly and will do so continuously
Energy and enthusiasm

Competencies

Initiative
Accuracy
Information seeking
Self-starter
Team working
Time management
Achievement orientation
Detail orientated
Analytical thinking
Relationship building
Communication skills

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