Our client, a long term Zambian insurer, licensed by the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) specializing mainly in the corporate health sector but keen to expand into more individual business both in the health and life insurance sectors, requires, a versatile, dynamic, self-motivated, highly credible and suitably qualified individual to fill the vacant position of;

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (LUSAKA)

eporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in creating competitive and break-through strategies to drive short-term profitability and long-term business growth and shareholder value.  The incumbent will do this by establishing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders while ensuring that appropriate structures, the right people and processes are placed to execute the business strategy.
 
Key accountabilities will include (but will not be limited to) the following;

  • Provide strategic leadership to all functions of the company and demonstrate commitment to stakeholder value at all times, while demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Develop a clear and coherent Annual Operating Plan (AOP) that supports realization of the business strategy, goals and objectives as well as supports the company budget.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how business operates with a focus on business success factors, risk, commercial viability of potential ventures and profitability.
  • Anticipate client needs and preferences by creating long lasting relationships that support the client value proposition, supports their financial wellness and ensures client centricity.
  • Implementation of customer experience and customer value management initiatives to enhance the customer lifetime cycle and maximize customer value extraction.
  • Actively lead change by encouraging innovation and continuously identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Create a positive work environment embedded on a winning work culture that promotes transparency, builds trust, a shared sense of purpose, employee engagement and allows a professional environment where employees are encouraged to realize their full potential.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of practices which build service delivery excellence and encourage staff to provide exceptional customer service.

​REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Engineering or equivalent.
  • Post-graduate qualification in Insurance, Actuarial Science, Finance or Business Administration.
  • At least ten years’ post-qualification management experience in the financial/insurance sector of which at least five years should be in the insurance sector.
  • Knowledge of people management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operational metrics.
  • Understanding of the information technology discipline and landscape
  • Understanding of corporate governance principles and practices
  • Knowledge of the financial services, investment, health, insurance and investment industry and applicable regulatory requirements and legislations.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and risk management principles
  • Must have a track record of exposure to the principles of insurance and reinsurance.
  • Ability to negotiate with large business partners (particularly reinsurers) both in Zambia and overseas is a must.  
 If you meet the above criteria and are interested, please email your CV to; jobs@careerprospectslimited.com or namucana.musiwa@careerprospectslimited.com 

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​Closing date for receiving applications: 20th February, 2023
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