CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR – First Mutual Reinsurance Holdings

 

THE JOB

First Mutual Reinsurance Holdings is a pan-African reinsurance group domiciled in the Republic of Botswana, whose subsidiaries FMRE Property & Casualty Botswana and First Mutual Reinsurance Zimbabwe are involved in the provision of reinsurance services. In line with the pan-African regional expansion drive, a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director has arisen. This is a senior management position reporting to the Board of Directors. The position is responsible for the execution of the company strategy, financial performance, business growth, and people leadership. The following are the key performance areas for the position:

• Strategy development and execution.
• Financial management and control.
• Business growth and retention in line with the strategic and business plans.
• Enterprise risk management for the company.
• Stakeholder management.
• Staff leadership and development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant degree in insurance and risk management or Actuarial Science or Statistics
• A Masters degree in Insurance and Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or related field
• Professional qualification such as FIISA or FCII
• Membership of a reputable insurance professional association.
• A minimum of ten years’ relevant experience, seven of which should be at executive level, heading a business unit in a reinsurance environment.
• Good business development and networking skills, and appreciation of the dynamics of the reinsurance.