Strategic CAO — Insurance & Investments Operations

thehivecareers.co; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

thehivecareers.co is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Insurance & Investments to lead administrative, corporate services, facilities, HR coordination, procurement, and internal support across the business units. The role focuses on driving efficiency, governance, and resource optimization at a senior level.

You will oversee budgets, vendor management, policy implementation, and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Finance or a related field.
• MBA, master's degree, or relevant professional qualifications preferred.
• Typically 10–15+ years of experience in administration, corporate services, operations, or business management, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience overseeing administrative operations, procurement, facilities, budgets, and shared services.
• Strong understanding of corporate administration, organizational policies, vendor management, and operational governance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex organizational support functions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and operational strategies across the organization.
• Oversee facilities management, office administration, records management, corporate support services, and workplace operations.
• Supervise HR administration, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development in coordination with HR leadership.
• Manage procurement activities, supplier relationships, contract administration, and cost optimization.
• Oversee administrative budgets, operating expenses, resource allocation, and cost-control initiatives.
• Streamline administrative processes and implement systems to improve service delivery across departments and business units.
• Ensure governance and compliance of policies, procedures, and corporate records.
• Oversee administrative systems, office infrastructure, and business continuity planning.
• Coordinate with department heads, external providers, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead administrative, facilities, procurement, and support teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Drive organizational objectives through effective leadership and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / related field

MBA or master's degree preferred

Job description

thehivecareers.co is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Insurance & Investments to lead administrative, corporate services, facilities, HR coordination, procurement, and internal support across the business units. The role focuses on driving efficiency, governance, and resource optimization at a senior level.

You will oversee budgets, vendor management, policy implementation, and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements across