Business Development Head : Fnb Insure Broader Africa

Business Development Head: FNB Insure Broader Africa

FNB Insure is currently recruiting for a Business Development Head to lead our insure business across Broader Africa.

The role is responsible for setting and delivering strategy together with the in-country teams for insurance. Key responsibilities include:

1. Define, lead, and deliver on the shareholder value proposition through the implementation of a profitable business growth strategy for Broader Africa Insurance.
2. Lead delivery of the Broader Africa Insurance Vision FY- business expansion through appropriate organizational budgetary structures and processes aimed at driving sustainability and creating the context for business success.
3. Work on inorganic or organic activities to deliver a cross Africa insurance business.
4. Set up long term partnerships with local insurers and establish insurance companies from scratch.
5. Influence stakeholders and engage robustly to provide direction that leads to effective positioning of Broader Africa insurance business as a critical revenue growth engine.
6. Establish close working relationships with both retail and commercial segments to drive Insurance sales penetration strategies.
7. Lead and direct performance of the Broader Africa Insure Steerco members in their capacity as country insurance heads to deliver on agreed financial and non-financial targets.
8. Accountable for overall performance and visibility of Broader Africa Insurance as a business.

The ideal fit for the role:

1. Bcom / BSc Degree
2. Satisfactory knowledge and requisite experience in leading change and driving business performance in the Broader Africa insurance markets.
3. Relevant life and non-life insurance experience specific to people, product, and channel management.
4. P&L accountability, managerial experience, and exposure at Product and/or portfolio level.
5. Proven ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels.
6. Driven to consistently exceed expectations, strong work ethic and perseverance, with the ability to operate "in the grey".

Note: Applications will not be accepted after April 15, 2025. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.