Vacancies: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director Operations
Our client an Insurance Company presently implementing a bold Blue Ocean Strategy, seeks to recruit performance driven persons to drive the new vision in the positions below:
Position: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Job Ref: CEO 001
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in insurance . Acturial Science or underwriting or any other good first degree not lower than second class.
- Masters degree with specialization in Marketing Management would be an added advantage
- Must be an Associate/Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Insurance
- An MBA from a reputable institution would be an added advantage.
Summary
In line with the new strategic direction, the MD/CEO is required to drive with entrepreneurial zeal the performance of the company in line with strategic plans to meet and exceed set corporate goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, he/she will be required to:
- Lead in the development and implementation of corporate policies and strategic planning
- Ensure employee commitment to the corporate vision, values and strategies
- Ensure effective business planning and control to maintain the financial integrity of the company
- Recruit, direct and develop senior staff and manage their performance
- Establish operational priorities and the allocation of resources in accordance with the Company’s mandate, mission and business plans
- Remain abreast of public events that effect policies and objectives of the company
- Provide the Board of Directors with all relevant information and recommendations to allow them to make informed policy decisions.
- Ensure that the company has adequate financial resources to meet its mandate.
The Person
Must be in good health and should not be less than 40 years of age.
Must have 15-20 years of Hands on experience in managing all the divisions of an insurance company including Technical, Energy, Marketing, Relationship Management, Business Development, Corporate Services and Branch Operations.
Skills and Attributes
High visionary and strategic thinking/planning ability, strong team building ability, Entrepreneurial skills and ability, team player, Managerial and leadership skills. Good interpersonal skills and persuasive power to motivate people, Articulate with excellent communication skills, self confidence, Relationship management, Marketing/sales skills, Negotiation skills, Computer literacy.
Note:
Applicants applying for this position should please email to: ceo001@clementashleyconsulting.org
Position: Executive Director, Operations
Job Ref: ED002
Qualification
Candidate must possess Bachelor of Science in Insurance. Actuarial Science or underwriting or any other good first degree not lower than second class.
An MBA from reputable institution would be and added advantage
Associate/Fellow Membership of the chartered institute of insurance will be a strong advantage.
Summary
Reporting to the MD/CEO. The role of the operations is to drive the day to day operations of the company to meet and exceed set corporate objectives. Specifically he/she
- Shall be responsible for supporting the CEO as the Chief Operating Officer
- Shall ensure a high level of hands on ability to deliver superior services
- Shall be responsible for ensuring a very strong back up team to deliver in terms of claims management and appropriate product design.
- Shall be responsible for recruiting and developing a very strong retail business unit.
- Shall be responsible for ensuring zero defect as far as timely claims payment is concerned
- Shall be responsible for developing a very strong market presence with brokers and Re-insurance companies as well as the regulators.
- Shall provide the Board of Directors with all relevant information and recommendations need to allow them make informed policy decisions.
The Person
Must be in good health and should not be less than 35 years of age
Must 10-15 years of hand on experience in managing all the divisions of an insurance company including Technical, Energy, Marketing, Relationship Management, Business Development, Corporate Services and Branch Operations.
Skills and Attributes
Strong team building ability, High Visionary and strategic thinking/planning ability, Entrepreneurial skills and ability, Team player, Managerial and leadership skills. Good interpersonal skills and persuasive power to motivate people, Articulate with excellent communication skills, Self confidence, Relationship management, marketing/sales skills, Negotiation skills, Computer literacy.
Note:
Applicants applying for this position should please email to: ed001@clementashleyconsulting.org
Remuneration
Very attractive, negotiable and above average for the insurance industry, includes all benefits and perquisites available in the banking/financial services
Method of Application
Interested candidates should please send a soft copy of (1) your application (2) your CV and (3) your plan of action for the position by email, quoting the appropriate job reference in the subject bar of your email. Please also send a handwritten application and hard copies of your CV and plan of action to Clement Ashley Consulting, Suite 27 Dolphin Plaza, Corporation Drive, Dolphin Estate,Ikoyi. P.O.Box 7808 Marina, Lagos, Please ensure to quote the appropriate job reference in the top left hand corner of the envelope to reach us on or before 4th March, 2011.
