Afreximbank: CEO, AfrexInsure – Cairo, Egypt
Reference No. SFBLR44
CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
Reference Number: SFBLR44
Responsibilities:
- The CEO of AfrexInsure is responsible for developing and leading high-quality business development strategies and overseeing the operational and technical activities of AfrexInsure to ensure the realization of its overall strategy and mission. As the leader of AfrexInsure, the CEO will play a critical role in establishing AfrexInsure as a premier provider of specialty insurance management services across Africa.
- Leadership
- Provide required executive leadership for Afrexinsure to ensure required growth, innovation and excellence.
- Strategic Direction
- Take responsibility for developing and implementing AfrexInsure’s long term strategic goals to drive growth and profitability in alignment with the company’s vision and mission while ensuring the achievement of Afreximbank Group’s overall mandate to transform Africa’s trade. This includes the establishment of key performance indicators to monitor the company’s performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Financial Management
- Oversee the financial growth and performance of Afrexinsure including budgeting, forecasting and monitoring of relevant costs and budgets.
- Risk Management and compliance
- Oversee the implementation of relevant risk management, compliance and regulatory strategies and activities to protect the company from attendant risks while aligning with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Stakeholder Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders including board members, shareholders, government officials, customers, regulators, peers and other key stakeholders and represent the organization at industry events. Also take responsibility for overseeing the relationship with the parent company (Afreximbank).
- Talent Management
- Oversee the process of attracting, retaining and developing the required talent for the organization to ensure the presence of a high performing team with the required culture and behaviour.
- Excellence in Innovation and Market Development
- Oversee the process of market growth and business development including the development of new innovative products that align to market needs across Global Africa as well as the acquisition of new clients.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a relevant field or a relevant professional qualification in insurance in lieu of a Master’s degree.
- Proven experience of at least 8-10 years as CEO or other relevant C-suite roles within the insurance industry, with a focus on specialty insurance management services.
- Strong leadership skills and a record of accomplishment in driving organizational growth and success over multiple country markets.
- In depth knowledge of the insurance industry in Global Africa.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the experience of building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of African insurance markets and regulatory environments, with a strong network of contacts across the continent.
Contractual information:
- Permanent.
- Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser [at] caglobalint [dot] com
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Scott Fraser
Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global
CA Finance
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