Team Leader Multinational Excellence Centre

We are looking for a Team Leader to manage a team of Multinational Service Experts, to be based in our Multinational Excellence Centre in Madrid.If you have previous experience in multinational insurance programs, proven leadership capabilities and bring a passion for process optimization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Your TeamOur Allianz Multinational Insurance Program team is a dedicated group of specialists who deliver our unique selling proposition (USP) through technical excellence, the Allianz network, and a relentless focus on clients. We aim to increase the knowledge of our Global Team to enhance the Client Experience through our technical capabilities, internal collaboration and to set the tone for our Multinational growth.You will report to the Head of our newly established Multinational Excellence Centre in Spain and become part of a global and dynamic team of Multinational professionals.The Impact You Will HaveYou will be responsible for leading a talented team of Multinational Insurance Program Service Experts, implementing our client portfolio and ensuring excellent service delivery and high motivation for all.You will support the implementation of large-scale process improvements and strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and optimise operations. You will ensure the upskilling of your Multinational Excellence Centre team and build solid relationships with the Allianz stakeholders worldwide.Some Of Your Specific Responsibilities Could IncludeLead a team of multinational insurance program service experts according to Allianz standards and with the highest integrity, including performance management and development of individuals.Ensure that your team’s portfolio of accounts is managed in an efficient and timely manner.Monitor KPIs and capacity with clear and frequent team communication, aligning with stakeholders and delivering reports, ensuring that targets are met (Service Level Agreements including availability, IIP service performance, response, cost, quality).Develop, manage and sustain effective working relationships with all key local and regional stakeholders.Plan and steer resources and workloads within your team.Play an active role in change management initiatives across the Multinational Excellence Centre, collaborating closely with your line management to roll out new procedures and products.Participate in regional / global projects where required.What You’ll Bring To The RoleYou are an experienced professional in the insurance industry with strong leadership skills and a hands‑on understanding of multinational insurance programs. You bring a passion for working in a diverse, cross‑functional team in an international and dynamic corporate environment. You are quickly operational in Madrid and ideally have:5 years’ experience in multinational insurance operations or Underwriting.Leadership experience (e.g. running a major project or working group).Excellent understanding of relevant products, wordings, terms and conditions and coverages.Experience acting as the technical referral point for the team, for complex issues and queries.Able to motivate others in their daily tasks along with bigger picture view.Experience leading local/regional/global initiatives with knowledge of lean best practices.Keen interest in training, developing and coaching.Able to independently drive data quality, analysis and to present clear results with actions.Experience with transformation, process improvement or change management.Ease with IT, and experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision‑making.Fluency in English, with knowledge of Spanish and other languages a distinct plus.What’s in it for you?Let’s Care About Everything That Makes You, YouWe are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognises 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 Well‑BeingWe 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 ProgressFrom career development and digital learning programmes 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 TurnsFrom 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 PlanetWith 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.Join us. Let’s care for tomorrowAllianz Commercial is the centre 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