Vacancy in an Insurance Company for an Executive Director, Technical/Operations
Our client, a key player in the insurance industry, seeks to recruit a
professional, who will be responsible for directing the technical and
operational functions, and also responsible for developing, implementing
and managing short, medium and long-term strategies that will
ensure the
continued growth and profitability of the company.
Job Title: Executive Director, Technical/Operations
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in developing and executing company strategies to optimise shareholder value
- Set operational principles that promote financial, operational and individual performance
- Direct financial and risk management activities and oversee
corporate governance structure and guidelines to ensure compliance with
all regulatory policies
- Build and strengthen the Company’s brand and performance so as to
occupy ‘one of the top three players’ position over the next few years
- Ensure implementation of risk management practices and procedures in
accordance with the risk management framework approved by the Board.
- Take full ownership of the company’s financial performance and provide periodic update on it to the Board.
- Become a catalyst in bringing about a paradigm shift in the Nigerian
market with a strong retail focus and increasing penetration in the
Individual Life Insurance segment –where consumers purchase life
insurance plans for investments and retirement with a long-term focus
rather than short-term savings
Qualifications/Competencies
- A good first degree in the field of Management, Economics,
Insurance, Law, Finance or related discipline, from a reputable
University. An MBA or any other higher degree will be an added
advantage.
- Excellent relationship management and strategic networking skills in the context of insurance business.
- Sound knowledge of regional and global trends in the insurance
industry as well as an understanding of the key macroeconomic drivers is
an added advantage,
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, excellent
leadership, negotiation, marketing, planning and organization skills.
- Professional qualification(s) in insurance (e.g. ACII), actuarial sciences or equivalent is an added value
- Minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience including 5 years’
experience at senior management level. Experience in the insurance
industry is an added advantage
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should forward an updated copy of their CV in word format with Executive Director Technical as subject to
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