Our
client is a leading multi-national company with Africa operations in the
insurance and asset management business arena.
They
have great market diversification and over 17 affiliates; providing long term
savings, investment, protection and insurance products for corporates and high
net worth individuals.
The key
focus of this role is to individually be accountable for translating and
implementing the overall leadership and vision set by the Kenya CEO and
ensuring that the strategy of the business is implemented in alignment to the
Africa strategy through the effective leadership of the EXCOM team.
The
Deputy Managing Director is a Manager of Managers and will be expected to be a
seasoned leader, with an exceptional track record of achieving results through
teams.
Further
details concerning the role are as follows:
Academic Qualification and Experience requirement
MBA or
Masters of Commerce, preferable a Minimum of 10 years relevant Financial
Services experience at Senior Management level.
Role Description
- Takes co-
responsibility for strategic direction of the overall Business, including
all operational components of Finance, HR, Risk, IT, Programme Office and
Compliance.
- Sets direction
for the Business
- Takes
accountability for implementing the business plan
- Assists with the
management of profitability of the business (bottom line responsibility).
- Manages external
relationships and influences industry bodies.
- Manages risk and
compliance
- Ensures the
management of overall expenses, including cost reductions
- Ensures
operational effectiveness across all businesses and departments
Key Result Areas include:
Management Effectiveness
- Manages staff
and aligns staff performance contracts to business plans
- Leads team to
optimize delivery
- Holds first line
managers accountable for managerial work, including selection, performance
management and talent management.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensures clean
audit, risk and compliance reports
- Embeds risk and
governance framework in business
Operational Efficiency
- Sets direction
for the Business
- Takes
accountability for the business plan
- Integrates
delivery and metrics across the people, process, finance and client
dimensions
- Delivers on
strategic projects as required
Service Delivery Management
- Retains and
maintains existing business through other managers and their teams.
- Implements
strategies and initiatives to increase service delivery.
- Drives
operational excellence throughout area of supervision.
- Defines and
implements best operating practice in client services.
- Defines
performance parameters (including balanced scorecard) and measurements for
area under supervision.
Budget Control
- Manages overall
expenses, including cost reductions.
Stakeholder Management
- Manages external
relationships and influences industry bodies.
Competence Required to be successful in the role:
- Entrepreneurship
- Technical
Knowledge
- Business Acumen
- Control And
Efficiency
- Accountability
And Execution
- Leadership
- Thinking Skills
- Influence
How to apply:
If you
know you are the right individual for this role and have the skills and talents
our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please
forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits
package to: info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 07th December
2012.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted.
