Business Manager - Individual Life

Company Description

• Supportive leaders that value your career development.  
• Tenure rewarded with extra-paid leave days.
• Free onsite gym and classes

Welcome to This Australian Life.  

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence, and retaining great talent. 

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart.  Why not see where we can go? 

Job Description

This is a rare and high-profile opportunity to work alongside our Chief Executive – Individual Life, providing strategic support and driving key initiatives that shape the future of our business. As a trusted advisor and operational partner, you’ll play a central role in leading critical priorities, including the implementation of the Individual Life FAR business plan. Ideal for a driven self-starter who thrives in complexity, this role is a proven pathway to senior leadership at TAL.

In this role you will:

• Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the Chief Executive – Individual Life, supporting decision-making and business priorities.
• Lead the execution and operationalisation of the Individual Life FAR (Financial Accountability Regime) business plan.
• Manage executive workflow, communications, and priorities to enable effective leadership and delivery across the division.
• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans, collaborating closely with Individual Life GMs and the Finance function.
• Support business planning and performance initiatives that drive long-term success for the Individual Life portfolio.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualifications, preferably an MBA, and/or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
• Strong conceptual understanding of economic/accounting principles and business management practices.
• High-level analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively support business planning and decision-making.
• Working knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly life insurance, to drive strategy and business outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to navigate company procedures and guidelines across TAL.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

Additional Information

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.  

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.  

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice.  We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, please read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.  
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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