About This Role
Leading country-level operations, developing business strategies, and driving growth across insurance and investment services is the core of this Country Director role. The position focuses on increasing market share, improving financial performance, developing strategic partnerships, overseeing business operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute country-level strategies to achieve business growth, profitability, and long-term organizational objectives
- Expand market presence, identify new business opportunities, and establish partnerships with insurers, investors, banks, brokers, and financial institutions
- Oversee insurance product distribution, investment services, client portfolios, and operational performance, according to the company's business model
- Manage budgets, revenue forecasts, operating costs, and financial performance to achieve country-level targets
- Drive customer acquisition, insurance premium growth, investment product sales, and distribution-channel development
- Ensure appropriate risk management and compliance with local insurance laws, investment regulations, and financial reporting requirements
- Maintain relationships with regulators, institutional investors, corporate clients, insurance providers, and strategic partners
- Lead and develop management teams across business development, sales, operations, insurance, and investment functions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Insurance, or a related field
- Typically 10–15+ years of experience in insurance, investments, financial services, or related industries, including senior leadership experience
- Proven track record in country management, strategic planning, business development, and financial performance management
- Strong knowledge of insurance products, investment services, financial markets, and relevant regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop strategic partnerships, expand market share, and achieve business targets
- Excellent leadership, commercial, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
Nice to have:
- MBA, master's degree, or relevant professional certifications
Important Details
- Key Performance Indicators: Country-level revenue growth and profitability; Insurance premium and investment business growth; Customer acquisition and retention; Market expansion and strategic partnerships; Operational efficiency and budget performance; Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation; Team productivity and achievement of business objectives
