Business Manager

AXA•Boston, MA

27d

About The Position

Our ambition is to unlock a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow by helping businesses navigate the world’s risks. In the Americas, we’ll live up to that ambition by delivering value far beyond the insurance policies we provide. We’re confronting our clients’ risk management challenges by finding solutions that further their strategic goals and help them build more sustainable, thriving businesses. The Business Manager will play a key role in building and scaling the Mid‑Market business, directly supporting the Head of Business Expansion, Mid‑Market in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility role. This position sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, supporting growth initiatives through rigorous analysis, business case development, project management, and operational enablement. The successful candidate will help translate strategy into action, supporting leadership and the underwriting field organization as the Mid‑Market platform continues to grow and evolve. What you’ll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Executive Support: Act as a strategic partner to Mid-Market Leadership Team to provide operational, project, and strategic support aligned to growth initiatives. Data Analysis: Analyze financial and non‑financial data—including financial results, KPIs, competitor intelligence, and industry insights—to assess business performance, key drivers of results, and support business case development and strategic decision‑making. Business Case Development: Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders and Mid‑Market Leadership to prioritize initiatives and deliver data‑driven recommendations that inform investment decisions supporting profitable growth and operational excellence. Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent initiatives by prioritizing workstreams, aligning cross‑functional teams, establishing execution roadmaps, and driving progress against defined milestones. Communication & Change Support: Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications across the underwriting unit to support change management initiatives and enable understanding and adoption of new processes and ways of working. Reporting & Storytelling: Prepare and present leadership‑ready materials that clearly articulate strategy, insights, rationale, and recommendations to executive audiences. You will report to the Head of Business Expansion, Mid-Market – Growth Office. What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Experience in a business management, chief of staff, or analytical role within the insurance or financial services industry. Desired Skills and Abilities: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights. Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and business case development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable to engage across all business functions and at all levels in the business Robust presentation skills and an ability to facilitate and build consensus Excellent project management and organizational abilities. Ability to work self-directed and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ability to easily flex with changing workloads and prioritization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with data visualization tools is a plus. Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL. The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 120,000 – 180,900. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay. At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Experience in a business management, chief of staff, or analytical role within the insurance or financial services industry.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and business case development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable to engage across all business functions and at all levels in the business
Robust presentation skills and an ability to facilitate and build consensus
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to work self-directed and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to easily flex with changing workloads and prioritization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to Mid-Market Leadership Team to provide operational, project, and strategic support aligned to growth initiatives.
Analyze financial and non‑financial data—including financial results, KPIs, competitor intelligence, and industry insights—to assess business performance, key drivers of results, and support business case development and strategic decision‑making.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders and Mid‑Market Leadership to prioritize initiatives and deliver data‑driven recommendations that inform investment decisions supporting profitable growth and operational excellence.
Manage multiple concurrent initiatives by prioritizing workstreams, aligning cross‑functional teams, establishing execution roadmaps, and driving progress against defined milestones.
Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications across the underwriting unit to support change management initiatives and enable understanding and adoption of new processes and ways of working.
Prepare and present leadership‑ready materials that clearly articulate strategy, insights, rationale, and recommendations to executive audiences.

Benefits

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security.
competitive retirement savings plan
health and wellness programs
wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers
Matching Gifts program
Volunteering Leave
annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving