Country Manager – Insurance & Investments

TheHiveCareers; Virginia; On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

TheHiveCareers seeks a Country Manager – Insurance & Investments to lead country-level operations across insurance and investment services. You will develop business strategy, expand market presence, drive revenue, and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Key duties include strategic leadership, building partnerships with insurers and financial institutions, supervising investment activities and risk controls, managing budgets and performance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Insurance or related field.
• MBA or relevant professional certifications preferred.
• Typically 8–15+ years of experience in insurance, investment management or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement country-level business strategies and growth plans.
• Identify opportunities and build strategic partnerships with insurers and financial institutions.
• Drive revenue growth and oversee insurance product distribution and investments.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance for sustainable growth.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management across operations.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Sales leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

MBA or related Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Country Manager – Insurance & Investments: Job Description

Department: Executive Management / Insurance & Financial Services

Role Summary

The Country Manager – Insurance & Investments is responsible for leading and managing country-level business operations across insurance and investment services. The role focuses on developing business strategies, expanding market presence, driving revenue and profitability, managing client and partner relationships, overseeing investment activities, and ensuring compliance with local financial regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement country-level business strategies, operational plans, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, expand customer segments, and establish strategic partnerships with insurers, investors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Drive sales of insurance products and investment services to achieve revenue, profitability, and market-share targets.
• Insurance Operations: Oversee insurance product distribution, policy sales, client servicing, renewals, and relationships with insurance providers.
• Investment Management: Supervise investment-related business activities, portfolio performance, asset allocation, and investment opportunities, where applicable.
• Financial Management: Manage budgets, revenue forecasts, operating costs, and financial performance to ensure sustainable business growth.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial, operational, investment, and insurance-related risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local insurance laws, financial regulations, investment guidelines, and anti-money laundering requirements.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, regulators, and business partners.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, manage, and develop sales, insurance, investment, and operational teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Insurance, or a related field.
• MBA, master's degree, or relevant professional certifications in finance, insurance, or investment management preferred.
• Typically 8–15+ years of relevant experience in insurance, investment management, financial services, or business leadership, depending on the organization.
• Proven experience in country-level management, business development, sales leadership, or financial services operations.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, investment services, financial markets, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, develop strategic partnerships, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, financial analysis, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth and profitability.
• Insurance premium growth and policy acquisition.
• Investment asset growth and portfolio performance, where applicable.
• Customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.
• Market share and strategic partnership development.
• Regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Team productivity and achievement of business targets.