Portfolio Analyst - Maternity cover

Job Title: Portfolio Analyst

Location: Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)

Type: Full time – Fixed Term, 9 months (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch)

At Ardonagh Specialty, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Ardonagh Specialty means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.

Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

What we can offer:

We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.

You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc.

Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits):

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

Purpose of the role:

The role holder will:

• Have day to day responsibility for the management and maintenance of the newly established Ardonagh Specialty portfolio of change (includes inflight and pipeline)
• Facilitates Portfolio governance and owns the monthly governance meetings (2), including meeting materials and write up / action recording
• Work closely with the Head of Change on evolving and continuously improving practices relating to the operation of the portfolio

What you will do:

• Own the design and execution of processes and protocols to drive the smooth running of the portfolio
• Work closely with cross functional stakeholders to promote the mission of the portfolio, troubleshooting any issues as they arise and driving standards and behaviours
• Support customers in navigating our framework, focusing on excellent customer service
• From time to time will support other colleagues of the Change Team on ad-hoc tasks and activities
• Own the portfolio action log and keeps regular focus to ensure the business of the portfolio is completed
• Own data capture through close liaison with PMs, reporting of the portfolio

What you will bring:

Skills / Competencies:

• Understands delivery and change methods
• Planning and control
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership

Knowledge / Experience:

• Experience within a project environment
• Customer service focus
• Desirable London Market knowledge
• Diligent and resilient

Think you don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive . If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group.

Interview Process:
At Ardonagh Specialty, we have a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company:

• Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Ardonagh Specialty, and answer any immediate questions.
• If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future.
• Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team.

If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback.

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