Location: Midrand (Hybrid Role)
Type: Permanent Position
Your Role
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of insurance. Do you possess the charisma and expertise to lead a team towards financial glory. If you answered yes, then you're the Insurance Business Manager Extraordinaire we've been searching for.
As the Insurance Manager Extraordinaire, you will be at the helm of our insurance business line, overseeing a wide range of exciting responsibilities. This is not your run-of-the-mill 9-to-5 job; it's a chance to make a real impact and steer our insurance strategy towards unparalleled success. Here's what you'll be doing:
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Visionary: You'll immerse yourself in our overall insurance strategy, working with our Exco to establish and execute a local strategy that aligns with our group's objectives.
- Profit Pioneer: You'll lead the charge to achieve insurance targets and maintain profitability, collaborating with internal departments and liaising with marketing to devise marketing actions that fuel our success.
- Financial Wizard: You'll prepare and manage the overhead budget with finesse, ensuring expenses are kept in check while setting targets for your team.
- Innovation Guru: You'll continuously enhance our portfolio of products, keeping an eye on the market to develop competitive offerings that stand out from the crowd.
- Compliance Champion: Staying on top of the latest legislation and compliance topics is crucial. You'll ensure that we're always in line with the regulatory requirements and make adjustments as needed.
- Relationship Builder: Managing relationships is a key part of the role. You'll work closely with service providers, insurers, and other partners to ensure a sustainable, long-term relationship for our insurance business.
- Bachelor's Degree: A 4-year university degree is a must.
- Insurance Expertise: Experience in insurance, actuarial science, or banking will set you apart.
- Procurement Pro: Knowledge of procurement and supplier relationship management is advantageous.
- Industry Insight: A deep understanding of the retail finance and motor industry is highly desirable.
- Technical Know-How: Familiarity with insurance product development, cell captive insurance, and reinsurance is a plus.
- Regulatory Compliance: You must be FAIS compliant (including Regulatory Examinations RE1 AND RE5) and have a good grasp of insurance regulation.
- Business Acumen: We're looking for someone with excellent business acumen and a track record of driving success.
- Key Individual: You should hold the relevant certificate-qualification to be a key individual.
- Hybrid Work: We offer a flexible working environment, combining office and remote work to suit your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: This is not just a job; it's a career path filled with opportunities for growth and development.
- Innovation: Be part of a team that thrives on innovation and creativity, shaping the future of insurance.
- Fun and Inclusive Culture: We work hard and play hard. Expect team events, celebrations, and a supportive work community.