Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer at BPI Advisory

Job Description
Reporting to the Board, the successful candidate will serve as the principal strategy and business development executive of the company and will have ultimate P&L responsibility. He/She will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing short, medium and long-term strategies that will ensure the continued growth and profitability of the company. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Champion the formulation of the company’s strategies and ensure implementation.
• Serve as a key brand icon for the company, creating a niche for it in the insurance sector and consistently reinforcing and promoting the corporate brand value and identity.
• Lead the overall business development efforts (including deal sourcing and origination) to ensure the realization of the company’s growth aspirations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and lead the development of relevant strategic alliances.
• Manage the assets, liabilities and human capital of the Company.
• Drive the development of annual operating plans including business plans, operational requirements, staffing and budgets to ensure business continuity.
• Take full ownership of the company’s financial performance and provide periodic update on it to the Board.

Qualification, Experience and Attributes

• A good first degree in any field of study from a reputable tertiary institution. An MBA or any other higher degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification(s) in insurance (e.g ACII) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years’ post-qualification experience including 12 years’ experience in the insurance industry and at least 10 years’ experience at executive management level.
• Excellent relationship management and strategic networking skills at the highest level in the private and public sectors.
• Strong understanding of the application of risk management in the context of insurance businesses.
• Sound knowledge of regional and global trends in the insurance industry as well as an understanding of the key macroeconomic drivers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, marketing, planning and organization skills.
• Between 45 years and 55 years of age (but this may be waived in exceptional cases)