COO Operations & Governance Analyst
MSIG Europe
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or France – Full-time
Main location: Brussels - or any other key office key location (with frequent travel across Western Europe)
**Short Role Introduction **
MSIG Europe is looking for a COO Operations & Governance Analyst to support COO-wide governance, cost oversight, and strategic initiatives across the COO domain. Following the merger of its European entities in 2025, the company is strengthening and professionalizing its operating model across Operations, IT and Data.
In this role, you will combine analytical and project skills to track costs, maintain governance and control processes, and prepare executive-level materials for boards and management committees. You will operate with both a strategic mindset and careful attention to detail, acting as a proactive sparring partner and driving initiatives forward from analysis to execution.
This role is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a transition from consulting into a business-focused transformation and operations environment, where they can apply their problem-solving skills and strategic experience to tangible operational impact.
Company Profile
MSIG Europe is a specialist Property & Casualty and Marine insurer with local teams operating across Europe and the UK. As experts in risk, we support clients and partners with bespoke and digitally traded insurance solutions.
MSIG Europe is part of the MS&AD Group, one of the world’s leading non-life insurance groups. The company is headquartered in Brussels, with major offices in Amstelveen, Rotterdam, Cologne and Paris.
Following the merger of the European entities in the summer of 2025, MSIG Europe has entered a new phase focused on strengthening and professionalizing its European operating model. A key priority for the organization is the further development and scaling of the COO domain, covering Operations, IT, Data and enterprise transformation initiatives across the business.
To support this journey, MSIG Europe is expanding its COO Office, which functions as the strategic hub for enterprise initiatives, connecting workstreams, ensuring alignment across functions and geographies, and maintaining executive-level oversight across the broader change portfolio.
Job Profile
As COO Operations & Governance Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring strong governance, cost transparency, and analytical support across the COO domain. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, maintain control frameworks, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Your main responsibilities include:
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Prepare and structure executive-level materials for board meetings, management committees, and senior leadership forums
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Track and manage end-to-end costs across Operations, IT, and Data, supporting the ongoing professionalization of financial transparency
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Maintain and monitor controls and governance processes across the COO domain, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up
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Act as a flexible and proactive sparring partner for senior program managers, helping structure initiatives and drive them forward
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Combine strategic thinking with careful attention to detail, anticipating risks, trends, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
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Support project planning, coordination, and execution within the COO Office, ensuring delivery quality and alignment
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Analyze complex data and generate actionable insights to support decision-making
This role requires a balance of analysis, project execution, and business mindset: someone who is entrepreneurial, proactive, precise, and comfortable operating in a complex, fast-moving environment.
Working Environment
You will operate in a dynamic and international environment with strong exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-wide initiatives.
The COO Office is a highly professional and collaborative team focused on operational excellence, governance, and transformation delivery. The team works at the intersection of strategy and execution, ensuring sustainable impact across operations, IT, data, and organizational processes.
MSIG Europe actively invests in personal development, leadership growth, and knowledge sharing, offering opportunities to gain broad exposure across multiple disciplines and geographies.
Role Requirements
You are an analytical, highly structured, and proactive professional who combines project skills with analytical capabilities. You can translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights and drive initiatives from planning to execution.
You have an entrepreneurial mindset, thrive in a “doer” environment, and are capable of working both strategically and with careful attention to detail. You are proactive, and able to anticipate risks, spot trends, and support decision-making across multiple workstreams.
Skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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Excellent structuring and communication skills, including preparation of executive-level presentations
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High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach
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Ability to balance strategic thinking and detailed execution
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Project management and coordination skills across multiple workstreams
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Proactive, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented mindset
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Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to act as a flexible business partner and sparring partner to senior leadership
Knowledge and Experience
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Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
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Approximately 3–6 years of professional experience in analytical, consulting, finance, or transformation-related roles
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Experience in project work, business analysis, financial oversight, or governance is strongly preferred
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Experience in consulting or professional services is a strong advantage, providing a foundation for structured problem-solving and strategic thinking
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Interest in enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and process improvement
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Excellent command of English; French and/or Dutch are a strong plus