Head of Offering & Solutions, Bancassurance & Partnerships Dpt (m/f/d) in Vienna

Allianz Holding Eins is responsible for Central & Eastern Europe (CE) focusing on strategic development, planning and leadership for financial services sectors within the region. The region covers 11 countries in total Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine. Purpose of the position: The Bancassurance Offering & Solutions position is responsible for developing the Bancassurance value proposition & product offering strategy and executing customer-centric solutions across Allianz Central Europe (CE) countries. The role focuses on defining product strategies, driving product marketing, enhancing the customer journeys, and leveraging market intelligence to shape future Bancassurance value propositions. This position plays a key role in aligning business objectives with customer needs and market trends, driving innovation and growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Steer and oversee product offering and solutions activities across Allianz CE, aligning strategies with business goals and customer needs.
• Define and execute the Bancassurance value proposition strategy, focusing on product design, marketing guidelines, and customer journey optimization, to enhance customer experience, boost partner satisfaction and drive growth.
• Monitor market trends and adapt offerings to meet emerging demands, fostering innovation and competitiveness.
• Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders, local units, and bank partners to ensure collaboration and performance optimization.
• Track product performance metrics, adjust strategies as needed, and promote best-practice sharing across markets.

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Academic Degree: Business Management, Marketing, Economics, or related fields.
• Experience: min 5 years of international working experience in product management, marketing, or customer experience roles.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in bancassurance, financial services, or retail banking with a focus on customer solutions, product development, and market analysis is a strong advantage.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English; additional knowledge of a Central and Eastern European (CEE) language is beneficial.

Skills & Expertise:

• Customer-Centric Strategy: Strong ability to design and implement customer-focused solutions that drive business growth and enhance satisfaction.
• Product Development & Marketing Expertise: Demonstrated experience in developing and marketing financial products, with a focus on customer experience and competitive positioning.
• Market Intelligence: Proficiency in analyzing market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscapes to inform product and marketing strategies.
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Experience working in international environments, with the ability to manage stakeholders across multiple countries and adapt strategies to different markets.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of fostering collaboration among cross-functional and cross-country teams.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Ability to place customer needs at the center of product and solution development, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong aptitude for aligning product and marketing strategies with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Innovation Management: Adept at identifying new opportunities and driving the development of innovative solutions that meet evolving market demands.
• Communication & Influence: Skilled in building relationships with diverse stakeholders, effectively communicating strategies, and aligning multiple teams and partners.
• Drive for Results: A proactive approach to achieving business goals and improving performance through strategic initiatives and best practice sharing.

For this position we offer a yearly gross salary of at least EUR 100.000 gross (full-time basis). Overpay is possible in case of and depending on appropriate experience, qualifications and commitment.

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.

Job ID 59557