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Artex Risk Solutions · 1 day ago

Chief Operations Officer - Artex

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$171K/yr - $334K/yr

Artex Risk Solutions is focused on innovative risk management solutions, and they are seeking a Chief Operations Officer to lead the operational strategy and drive change across the organization. The COO will work closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives, oversee the integration of acquisitions, and enhance operational efficiencies.

InsuranceProfessional ServicesWholesale

Responsibilities

Define and lead on delivery of the operational strategy for the Artex Group

Lead the annual Operational dominant priority development to ensure local business, Artex Group and Corporate stakeholder alignment

Lead target operating model (products, process, people, organisation, systems) initiatives across all Artex domiciles, identifying where investment will be needed

Assist and support the Artex Executive in the strategic development and expansion of the Company

Lead and drive the change and investment agenda ensuring the appropriate delivery of increased efficiencies across the business over the medium term to achieve clearly defined plans

Develop, implement and monitor systems & procedures to ensure they are meeting operational KPIs and there is timely/accurate delivery of all required Management Information

Co-ordinate with all Artex divisions in the development of appropriate systems & procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all required management Information & client service initiatives

Lead on insourcing, resourcing & operational process change across Artex, tracking, measuring and communicating value creation

Provide management support to the local operation leads across Artex divisions with delivery of operational and business objectives

Support the integration planning and implementation of all newly acquired businesses

Prepare quarterly Executive Board Pack reports with particular emphasis on operational and systems developments

Assist Client Relationship and Business Development teams, providing operational support/input for servicing existing clients and/or responding to new business opportunities

Collaborate with our Gallagher corporate operations and functions to help coordinate changes to corporate core systems used by Artex

Act as a central point of contact for escalation of material operational issues across Artex & assist with resolution of critical operational challenges

Co-ordinate with all Artex branches on Real Estate strategy and implement & monitor business resilience & crisis management planning

Recruit, lead and motivate functional reporting staff, managing resourcing levels to maximise productivity and facilitate delivery of the Company strategy

Qualification

Operational strategy developmentInsurance product knowledgeChange managementMatrix management experienceAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Detailed knowledge of insurance products, services, classes of insurance including underlying legal principles and practices relating to risk within own role capacity desired

Experience of liaising with a parent organisation and operating in a matrix management structure

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Proven ability to adapt and to demonstrate flexibility

Willing to constructively challenge processes

Strong people management, leadership, communication and organisational skills

Ability to manage and motivate colleagues

High levels of personal and professional integrity

Self-motivated and accustomed to adhering to tight deadlines

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Digital mental health services (Talkspace)

Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)

Training programs

Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing

Charitable matching gift program

And more...

Company

Artex Risk Solutions

Artex Risk Solutions is an insurance brokerage firm that offers risk management, capital solutions, and outsourcing to the insurance sector. It is a sub-organization of Gallagher.

Founded in 1997