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I was once told your network is not everyone you know but instead everyone you have helped as these are the people who are likely to help you when need be. This was excellent advice. Always help others when you have the capacity to do so, of course your day job still must be done also which is where this can get challenging but also doable! It is often tasks outside of my job description I find rewarding. On top of this it is great for both personal and career development to work across different functions when given the opportunity.
Career path
Commercial Manager Ireland
Phoenix Group
From 05/2023 to 12/2024Pricing Actuary, Commercial Team
Phoenix Group
From 11/2020 to 05/2023Reporting Actuary
Phoenix Group
From 12/2019 to 11/2020Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
The dynamic nature of a Commercial role in any organisation allows day to day work life to be kept interesting, no two days are the same and there are always new projects to get involved in. It is a perfect role to get an overall view of the business and considerations that are applied in decision making – I love this as it lets me see the bigger picture. In a Commercial role we never forget about the policyholder, they are central to our decisions, without the policyholders we would have no business therefore it is vital to have them at the forefront of decision making. The role itself is a collaborative role, working with key stakeholders throughout the Phoenix Group. This allows me to build relationships across all areas of the business which definitely is the highlight of the role for me!
Greatest achievements
Jane A
Employer Brand Manager
Top Insider Advice
If you love doing something but don't have the 'typical' experience for the role, try it anyway or find a company who will give you the opportunity to. At Phoenix and in my previous roles I have tried new things either side-of-desk or via trying a new job and I've learned a lot by doing that. I think ultimately trying different things has led me to be really happy in my current job as I've figured out my strengths and what I genuinely enjoy doing. I appreciate that you need the right environment for that and I've been fortunate enough to work for a couple of organisations who have focused on internal talent and development opportunities. This year I'm doing work in areas that I didn't know much about 12 months ago, and learning about more complex topics and processes which may not outwardly be directly associated with my day-to-day job but will help me when I'm considering what's next!
Navdish W
Top Insider Advice
Throughout my career I have taken risks - I quit a role with no job lined up and more recently left a permanent position to join Phoenix on a 12-month fixed term contract, three years on I am still here (after securing a permanent position!). I appreciate not everyone is in a position to do this but those risks have truly paid off in shaping my career.
David B
Senior Risk Manager
Top Insider Advice
Only you will truly know yourself and what you do and do not like. When you are deciding on a role you have to weigh up is it appropriate for you, but also what is your 'gut feel'. Not just about the role, but the people and organisation. You will spend many years of your life in the workplace, so it is critical you enjoy what you do. I have been fortunate in that 95% of time I have loved the work, experiences and people I have worked with. There will always be tasks we don't quiet enjoy, but it is my fondness for the role which has kept me here for 22 years
