Country Manager - Insurance & Investments

About the role

The Country Manager leads and manages country-level business operations across insurance and investment services. The role covers business strategy, market expansion, revenue and profitability, client and partner relationships, investment oversight and compliance with local financial regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement country-level business strategies, operational plans and long-term growth initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities, expand customer segments and build partnerships with insurers, investors, banks and financial institutions.
• Drive sales of insurance products and investment services to meet revenue, profitability and market-share targets.
• Oversee insurance product distribution, policy sales, client servicing, renewals and relationships with insurance providers.
• Supervise investment activities, portfolio performance, asset allocation and investment opportunities where applicable.
• Manage budgets, revenue forecasts, operating costs and financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, investment and insurance risks.
• Ensure compliance with local insurance laws, financial regulations, investment guidelines and anti-money laundering requirements.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, regulators and partners.
• Recruit, manage and develop sales, insurance, investment and operational teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Insurance or a related field; MBA, master's degree or professional certification preferred.
• Typically 8-15+ years of experience in insurance, investment management, financial services or business leadership.
• Proven country-level management, business development, sales leadership or financial services operations experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of insurance products, investment services, financial markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to drive revenue growth, develop strategic partnerships, manage budgets and lead cross-functional teams.
• Leadership, negotiation, financial analysis, communication and stakeholder-management skills.