Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) – Insurance & Investments

TheHiveCareers; San Juan (PR); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TheHiveCareers is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for Insurance & Investments. You will develop and execute corporate strategies to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and competitive advantage across insurance and investment businesses.

You will lead market expansion, strategic partnerships, and major corporate initiatives. You will oversee mergers & acquisitions, capital allocation, and digital transformation initiatives, aligning strategy with financial performance, regulatory

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• MBA or master’s in strategy or finance preferred.
• Typically 10–15+ years in corporate strategy, financial services, insurance, investments, or related fields.
• Proven experience developing and executing corporate strategies and growth plans.
• Strong understanding of insurance markets, investment products, and strategic decision-making.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans across insurance and investment operations.
• Identify new markets, customer segments, and distribution channels for growth.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation with leadership.
• Create strategies for insurance product expansion and profitability.
• Identify potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Analyze industry trends and regulatory developments to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with finance on forecasts, business cases, and resource allocation.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance to drive improvements.
• Lead digital transformation and data-driven initiatives to enhance competitiveness.
• Engage with CEO, COO, CFO, and leadership to translate priorities into actions.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

Leadership

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Mergers & acquisitions

Strategic partnerships

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting

MBA or master’s in strategy or finance

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) - Insurance & Investments

Role Summary

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) - Insurance & Investments is responsible for developing and executing corporate strategies to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and competitive advantage across insurance and investment businesses. The role focuses on market expansion, investment opportunities, business transformation, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and long-term corporate planning while aligning business objectives with market trends, financial performance, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Strategy: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans, business priorities, and growth initiatives across insurance and investment operations.
• Business Growth & Expansion: Identify new markets, customer segments, distribution channels, and opportunities to increase revenue and market share.
• Investment Strategy: Evaluate investment opportunities, capital allocation strategies, portfolio growth initiatives, and potential returns in collaboration with investment leadership.
• Insurance Strategy: Develop strategies for insurance product expansion, market penetration, distribution partnerships, customer acquisition, and profitability improvement.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Identify potential acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and business restructuring opportunities.
• Market Intelligence: Analyze industry trends, competitive landscapes, regulatory developments, and emerging business models to inform strategic decisions.
• Financial & Business Planning: Collaborate with finance and business leaders on financial forecasts, business cases, growth projections, and strategic resource allocation.
• Performance Management: Establish strategic KPIs, monitor business performance, evaluate outcomes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Digital Transformation & Innovation: Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, data analytics, and digital platforms to improve competitiveness and customer experience.
• Executive & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with the CEO, COO, CFO, investment leaders, and business unit heads to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• MBA, master's degree in strategy or finance, or relevant professional qualifications preferred.
• Typically 10-15+ years of experience in corporate strategy, financial services, insurance, investments, management consulting, or business transformation.
• Proven experience developing and executing corporate strategies, business growth plans, and market expansion initiatives.
• Strong understanding of insurance markets, investment products, financial analysis, and competitive strategy.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, business case development, or capital allocation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with C-suite executives, boards, and senior leadership teams.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, communication, leadership, and strategic decision-making skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of strategic business objectives.
• Revenue growth and profitability improvement.
• Market expansion and competitive positioning.
• Return on strategic investments and capital allocation effectiveness.
• Successful execution of acquisitions, partnerships, and transformation initiatives.
• New product and service development.
• Strategic initiative delivery and business performance improvement.