General Manager in an Insurance Group

Job description

The Managing Director is responsible for operations and strategy implementation. This will require setting up of a proactive team to drive expansion of the business .

The Managing  Director is fully responsible for optimizing operations and cost to achieve the set target which is to double the size of the business within a year.

Strategic planning & performance management

• Defines the Strategy of the group in Nigeria in coordination with the HQ based in Morocco
• Responsible for implementing the strategy at a country level
• Drives process standardization
• Develop and execute business strategies in the country to deliver growth targets
• Prepare annual budgets for the region , achievement of monthly revenue/ profit budgets & forecasts
• Develop territory, sector, product sales plans to deliver growth
• Review all contracts with the commercial department , ensure adherence to risk management procedures

 HR performance & Talent Management

• Recruits, develops and promotes human resources in the Country

• Permanently aiming at building the “best team”
• Fostering team building
• Encouraging team work
• Communicating openly with the team

Transparency & internal Control

• Define & put in place norms and procedures for internal control in order to guarantee operational security and the assets of the organisation
• Ensure that procedures and internal controls are respected
• Be aware of risks and threats to the organisation as soon as they appear.

Communication and Company Image

• Act as the main representative of the institution in respect to Government agencies and the media
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• MBA equivalent + 10 to 15 years minimum of experience in Insurance
• Experience with core insurance systems & packaging
• Industry specific analytics in the insurance space
• Risk management experience in multiple disciplines and/or entreprise risk management
• Knowledge of relevant insurance regulatory frameworks
• Experience in Nigeria or neighbouring countries.
• Fluent English, French is a plus

Offer

Very attractive Expatriate package