Job Title : Assistant Vice President Specialty Insurance (F&A, UWS & Claims Operations).
Location : Gurgaon, India.
Work Model : Hybrid | UK Shift.
Team Size : 270+.
Industry : Re / Insurance (Specialty P&C).
About the Role :
We are inviting applications for the role of Assistant Vice President Specialty Insurance.
This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for overseeing Finance & Accounting (F&A), Underwriting Support (UWS), and Claims operations for a large global Specialty P&C Re / Insurance service provider.
The organization has a strong international presence across the UK (London Market), Europe, Bermuda, US, and Latin America.
As a functional lead, you will manage a span of ~270 professionals across RI UWS, Insurance UWS, Delegated Authority, Claims, R2R, I2C, P2P, FP&A, Tax, and Statutory Reporting for both Assumed and Ceded operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide strategic leadership across all sub-service lines within Insurance & Reinsurance UWS and F&A domains, with specific expertise in London Market operations.
- Drive transformation initiatives, ensuring Zero Surprise operations and delivering measurable value to clients.
- Lead tech-enabled and data-driven operations aligned with outcome-based commercial models.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements and manage client relationships up to the CXO level.
- Guide and develop cross-functional teams, ensuring high employee engagement and career progression.
- Collaborate globally across functions such as HR, Digital, Transformation, Transitions, and Service Line teams.
- Foster continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Oversee end-to-end service delivery with full ownership of client satisfaction and P&L performance.
- Support pre-sales and new deal cycles including solutioning, pricing, due diligence, and stabilization.
Minimum Qualifications :
Proven leadership experience managing outsourced operations across UWS and F&A functions.Strong background in Insurance / Reinsurance processes including Regulatory Reporting, Investment Accounting, Credit Control, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).Ability to manage multiple client accounts and large global teams, including offshore locations (e.g., Kuala Lumpur).Demonstrated success in transformation programs, client engagement, and delivering operational excellence.Preferred Qualifications :
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Graduate / Postgraduate from top-tier commerce institutions.Extensive experience in managing F&A operations with a strong understanding across R2R, P2P, I2C, and FP&A.Prior experience in handling large-scale delivery teams and managing global client portfolios.Exposure to the London Market and specialty insurance will be a distinct advantage.What if you could shape the future of specialty insurance operations for some of the worlds most complex markets London, Bermuda, and beyond not just by managing teams, but by transforming how business is delivered?
(ref : iimjobs.com)