Chief Executive Officer

Brightwater Executive; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Executive seeks a CEO to lead and scale a fast-scaling global Insurtech MGA in Ireland. You will own day-to-day leadership across underwriting, operations, and financial stewardship with full P&L responsibility, reporting to the board and regulators.

The role requires a senior non-life insurance professional with PCF experience, cross-border governance, and a proven track record of scaling businesses in Europe, the UK, and the US.

Qualifications

• Senior non-life insurance professional with PCF experience and 5+ years in operations/underwriting/commercial strategy.
• Experience running a regulated MGA or insurance intermediary; Central Bank authorisation is a plus.
• Strong governance, vendor management, and cross-border stakeholder engagement.
• ACII/FCII/APA or equivalent and a 3rd level business degree.
• Proven P&L ownership and commercial scaling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth, strategy, and performance across MGA, including distribution and partnerships.
• Engage with regulators, shareholders, and vendors with clear reporting.
• Oversee market positioning, innovation, and competitive disruption in Europe, UK, and US.
• Ensure robust risk management and governance in a fast-moving, regulated environment.

Skills

PCF experience

P&L ownership

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Digital change management

Cross-regional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree / 3rd level business degree

ACII

FCII

APA or equivalent

Job description

Brightwater Executive is delighted to be engaged on this unique CEO opportunity. A rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling global Insurtech, as they establish and scale their European MGA here in Ireland.

The CEO will lead out the MGA business and play a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership and operational oversight across - underwriting, operation and robust financial stewardship with full P&L management, as their PCF 8 role holder. Fully responsible for their insurance distribution business.

The ideal candidate will be commercially driven, astute leader with a strong appetite for innovation, disruptive competition, and great energy to successfully scale a differentiated general insurance provider in the market.

• Ensure effective execution across all functions, with strong performance management and accountability.
• Build a high-performing GTM strategy for the MGA, working closely with cross jurisdictional and cross functional teams.
• Oversee delegated underwriting authority and guidelines are in line with the MGA's risk parameters, ensure compliance & risk management frameworks along with board governance is in line with CBI requirements, working closely with PCF 12 & 14 roles holder.
• Be a strong culture carrier, championing the company’s values as the company evolves, scale and grows in Europe.

Growth & Commercial Performance

• Deliver upon annual business strategy and targets – driving year on year growth, bottom line profitability across new product launches / new country entries.
• Leverage B2B new product development and customer acquisition omni-channels.
• Build and scale commercially sustainable growth engines across commercial line products, distribution, and partnerships.
• Agile, intrapreneurial mindset and an ability to work in a fast-moving, highly regulated market, leading a competitive positioning and execution.

Board & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage Board stakeholders, providing clear reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Engage credibly with regulators, shareholders and vendor partners.
• Review and implement an ambitious strategic business plan aligned with Board objectives.

Innovation & Market Disruption

• Champion innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement, speed, with robust risk management. Identify and exploit new market opportunities and strategic partnerships.

Ideal Skills and Qualifications

• Senior commercial non-life insurance professional with PCF experience (ideally 5 years +), with a strong background in operations / underwriting / commercial strategy / distribution.
• Demonstrable experience, competence and capacity appropriate to running a regulated MGA, insurance intermediary.
• Comfortable being hands in the day-to-day operations and detail, given the green field set up here in Ireland, will also be key.
• Prior track record with taking a firm through a Central Bank authorisation is a distinct advantage Manage the CBI relationship, through application, through to start up and scale up phases.
• 3rd level business degree. ACII, FCII, APA or equivalent.
• Proven commercial scaling experience and owner of a P&L.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills. Someone who thrives in an environment that is constantly innovating to compete, challenging the status quo.
• Well versed on vendor management governance and oversight
• Digital native or significant experience with digital platforms and digital change transformation programmes / work streams.
• Ability to work and thrive in fast paced, complex business environments across multiple stakeholder is multiple regions, working across Europe, the UK and the US.

Remuneration Package: A highly competitive salary + bonus, along with very attractive LTIP structure and benefits. Dublin based role with flexible hybrid working model.