Our Client, an insurance brokerage organization seeks to recruit a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who will be responsible for providing executive management services to the organization, whilst ensuring that the company is constantly moving towards fulfilling its short-term and long-term objectives and does not diverge from its strategic guidelines.
The job holder will be expected to be a strategist with the ability to steer the organization to a path of profitability while also implementing its vision, mission and long term goals.
Job Location: Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
- Be the Chief Marketing Officer of the company
- Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders.
- Prepare and implement comprehensive business initiatives through cost effective operations and market development activities.
- Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities.
- Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures.
- Maintain business profitability and ensure compliance with all regulatory directives and guidelines.
- Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of other Executives/Managers while providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
- Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile.
Key Requirements
- A recognized professional qualification in Insurance (e.g. ACII, AIIK, etc.) with not less than 10 years
- Management experience in the Insurance Industry, at least 7 of which must be at senior Management level.
- Proficiency in the use of modern day technology based service delivery tools
- Must have their own book of business that would ‘follow’ him / her.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
- Familiarity with corporate Governance and management best practices
- Outstanding analytical and problem solving abilities
- High level strategic thinking and proven networking capabilities.
- Proven experience as Managing Director or Senior Executive
- Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
- A current leadership role in any organization or group would be an added advantage
- A strong track record in driving business growth and expansion in an increasingly competitive environment.
How to Apply:
- Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: recruit@hcsafrica.com with CEO-Insurance on the Subject line.
- Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.