Business Assistant

Job description

Nacora is a member of the Kuehne + Nagel Group operating as an independent broking firm – we excel in the provision of risk management and insurance services to corporate customers. Based in London, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Assistant to join the team.

Your Role

As Business Assistant, your role will be to manage and maintain effective and efficient operational procedures to support the smooth operation of Nacora Insurance Brokers.

Your Responsibilities

·  Manage the day-to-day process for invoicing and payment for all customer and supplier/insurer financial transactions.
·  Develop and provide relevant monthly, quarterly, and annual Management Information to support Nacora business strategy.
·  Manage, purchase and supply any service and equipment required to facilitate the business functions of Nacora; provide operational assistance for all Nacora business services including travel, accommodation and utilities.
·  To provide administrative support to the Customer Service Team and Marine Claims Team as well as assisting with and managing general offices duties and procedures.
·  Respond professionally, promptly and with precision to requests from the Head of Customer Service and / or clients.
·  Manage relationships and provide local support with all local IT software and systems.
·  To act as an ambassador for Nacora at all times - you'll be liaising with clients, brokers, insurers and internal stakeholders.
·  Avoid errors and omissions or mitigate their impact by earliest reporting of potential negligence claims.

Your Skills and Experiences

·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence.
·  Ideally you will be educated to at least A level or equivalent and will have some administrative experience.
·  Competent Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
·  If you have the fundamental understanding / knowledge of the main classes of commercial insurance that would be ideal.
·  Demonstrate awareness of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) compliance requirements.
·  Excellent attention to detail with good analytical skills and an understanding of financial and commercial acumen.
·  Keen to acquire, analyse, share and use knowledge.
·  Ability to complete all agreed tasks on time, to the required quality and within budget.

Good Reasons to Join

This role is will play an important part in the Nacora team and for the successful individual, this is a superb opportunity to become a valued member of our team. For the successful individual, we are offering a competitive salary plus discretionary bonus scheme with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and private health insurance. You will also have the opportunity to join the contributory pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts and savings on a wide range of high street and internet goods and services.