Adexen Recruitment Agency Recruiting for an International Insurance Group

Adexen is mandated by an internation insurance group to recruit a General Manager for their operations in Nigeria

Our client is the insurance leader in Africa, operating in over 20 countries mainly in the non-life insurance segment.

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 MoroccoResponsible for implementing the strategy at a country levelDrives process standardizationDevelop and execute business strategies in the country to deliver growth targetsPrepare annual budgets for the region , achievement of monthly revenue/ profit budgets & forecastsDevelop territory, sector, product sales plans to deliver growthReview all contracts with the commercial department , ensure adherence to risk management procedures

 HR performance & Talent Management

Recruits, develops and promotes human resources in the CountryPermanently aiming at building the “best team”Fostering team buildingEncouraging team workCommunicating 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 organisationEnsure that procedures and internal controls are respectedBe 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 mediaDevelop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies.MBA equivalent + 10 to 15 years minimum of experience in InsuranceExperience with core insurance systems & packagingIndustry specific analytics in the insurance spaceRisk management experience in multiple disciplines and/or entreprise risk managementKnowledge of relevant insurance regulatory frameworksExperience in Nigeria or neighbouring countries.Fluent English, French is a plus

Very attractive Expatriate package