VP Operations

At Artex, we defy convention and reimagine the possibilities of risk management. Join a team of passionate visionaries, where creativity knows no bounds, and innovative thinking shapes the future. As part of our global family, you'll unlock your potential, turning challenges into opportunities, and creating an impact on a global scale. Dare to innovate, and together, we'll craft a legacy of transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Artex is one of the world’s fastest-growing and most diverse insurance managers. With more than 500 employees in 16 worldwide locations, our employees work together to conceive, design and manage alternative risk transfer solutions that help our clients manage today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Role Overview:

Manage the day-to-day operation in compliance with established policies and procedures. Participate in developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures for the organization. Ensure employees follow established practices and proper training of staff. Prepares related report and audit current procedures to monitor efficiency of operations.

• Support the division in the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Champion corporate resources and tools to maximize efficiency in managing client deliverables.
• Ensure the development of business operational efficiencies.
• Provide operational support to the various teams.
• Certify the completeness and integrity of system data.
• Proactively plan resource requirements based on the strategic requirements of the business.
• Ensure accountability and compliance with both internal and external partnerships.
• Work to ensure employees are trained in all relevant compliance policies and procedures and foster a culture that understands the importance of full adherence.
• Liaison between offshore partners; GCoE and Sri Lanka.
• Support ad-hoc initiatives and broad change programs from an operational and strategic perspective.

• Bachelor's degree - Preferably in risk management/insurance, organizational development, commerce or business.
• 3 or more years of experience in the risk management/insurance field.
• Strong experience of operational management.
• Ability to build and maintain strong and credible relationships with senior key stakeholders and team members.
• People management experience.
• Evidence of successfully embedding processes/structures to monitor area profitability/expenses.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrix organization.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Able to interpret data with accuracy and present findings articulately.
• Effective organizational and planning capability, using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to use standard MS office products; Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint & relevant IT systems for the business unit.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 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

Other benefits include:

• 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...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.