Overall Purpose of the Job: The Corporate Strategy Manager will be responsible for facilitating cross-functional team collaborations as well as to support the executive leadership and stakeholders within the business in developing business strategies, inclusive of long-term goals and objectives, key risk management, and driving new business and project initiatives.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Strategy and Development
Provide leadership in the development of strategy/business plan processes and drive the execution with senior management
Work closely with senior management to proactively provide business insights and recommendations
Research for possible growth opportunities within the market
Monitor and evaluate the performance of various projects/tenders, including financial analysis and product performance
Carry out market intelligence to ensure the company is in tandem with industry trends and incorporate best practice in its operations
Support departmental heads in ensuring a turn-around time in delivery of their respective mandate.
2. Business Manager to PO/CEO Office
Provide proactive executive support to the PO/CEO in day to day activities and facilitate effective management and leadership of the business
Oversee the implementation and execution of agreed strategic and operational tasks given to senior managers to ensure implementation as discussed during the Board presentations and EXCO presentations.
Prepare papers and packs for a range of meetings, operating to the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy
3. Business Planning and Investments
Manage the Company’s investment portfolio and aim to maximize on possible returns as well as ensure compliance with the IRA Regulations.
Provide leadership in the development of new business lines or projects with the intention to diversify the company from the insurance business and provide new sources of revenue.
Provide end to end management of new strategic projects, Data Monetization project
Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the business plan
Review and revise the schedule with senior management and all other involved parties
Determine the objectives and measures upon which the business plan will be evaluated at its completion
Monitor the progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion
Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders on the progress.
Effectively provide end-to-end responsibility for any project/ investment tasks in coordination with all process stakeholders and ensure delivery on time.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics from a reputable institution
Master’s degree in a business related subject
Professional Qualifications
Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA is not required but a plus
Experience
MUST have at least five (5) years’ relevant experience in a busy organization, three (3) of which must be at senior management level.
Experience working in an insurance company will be an added advantage
Excellent knowledge and understanding of contemporary corporate strategy principles and practices
Business/Department strategy formulation and execution
Supervisory and leadership skills
Skills and Attributes
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
The ability to create sound financial models
Client management skills
Effective communication, negotiation and presentation skills
High integrity and ethical level; Able to maintain utmost confidentiality of information in their possession
Self-motivated, confident and outgoing personality
Interpersonal Effectiveness & Ability to influence.
Result oriented and Problem-Solving skills
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