Portfolio Solutions Manager

About the role

Howden Ireland, part of the global insurance group Howden, is hiring a Portfolio Solutions Manager for its Markets team, based in the Ringsend office in Dublin. The role supports the delivery of the company's placement strategy, including retail schemes, and works with senior colleagues to develop, deliver and manage portfolio solutions in line with that strategy. It is a driver of placement planning, management and execution, working with business stakeholders to meet agreed goals.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and define portfolio and scheme strategy, scope and objectives with relevant stakeholders
• Deliver assigned projects and contribute to others, and advise the business on strategy and growth
• Develop and maintain insurer relationships and help align insurer partners with the business
• Create good practices, tools and processes for portfolio and scheme management, and measure performance
• Produce reports on key performance metrics and maintain documentation such as PIDs, business cases and KPIs
• Act as escalation point for insurer queries and resolve or escalate issues, while keeping records up to date
• Follow compliance and governance practices, keep informed of legal and regulatory developments, and complete regulatory training
• Represent Howden Ireland externally, attend seminars and forums, and build relationships with business units and external stakeholders

Required profile

• 8+ years' experience, preferably in portfolio management, placement or schemes
• Demonstrable experience delivering portfolios from start-up to benefits realisation
• CIP qualified
• Degree standard education desirable but not essential
• Awareness of the compliance and regulatory environment

Required skills

• Market engagement, presentation and high-impact document delivery
• Analyzing datasets to assess profitability, scalability, viability and scope of opportunity
• Organised, analytical, problem-solving and customer-focused, with strong interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Flexible hours and hybrid working options where possible
• Reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs