Executive Portfolio Leader — Insurance & Financial Services

Mindcor-InterSearch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindcor-InterSearch is seeking a senior executive to lead and grow enterprise insurance portfolios from Johannesburg, shaping strategy, strengthening executive relationships, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable business performance.

The role requires deep industry experience, a strong commercial mindset, and proven ability to drive profitability, client value, and service excellence across multi-sector portfolios.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in insurance or financial services.
• 5+ years in an executive leadership role.
• Experience managing complex, multi-segment client portfolios with direct P&L accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement portfolio strategies for enterprise clients.
• Own portfolio P&L, revenue growth, profitability, and client retention.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Operations, Finance, Actuarial, Technology and CX.
• Oversee portfolio risk, claims performance, regulatory compliance, and service delivery standards.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client value and portfolio performance.
• Lead senior management and succession planning to drive accountability.

Skills

Portfolio management

P&L accountability

Executive leadership

Client relationship building

Education

NQF Level 8 in Business/Insurance/Finance

Job description

Mindcor-InterSearch is seeking a senior executive to lead and grow enterprise insurance portfolios from Johannesburg, shaping strategy, strengthening executive relationships, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable business performance.

The role requires deep industry experience, a strong commercial mindset, and proven ability to drive profitability, client value, and service excellence across multi-sector portfolios.