Roles and Responsibilities:
· Contribute actively and drive key enterprise strategic projects by leading certain strategic initiatives and ensuring that the overall project objectives are met.
· Support the review of special strategic projects or opportunities that arise, e.g. including but not limited to, strategic partnerships, or other inorganic growth strategy.
· Monitor the progress of the key strategic initiatives as part of the regular updates provided to EXCO.
· Support the strategic planning process, lead collaboration with various divisions to ensure quality and timeliness of their submissions, including preparation of materials to facilitate reviews by senior management team and enable clear communication of the Strategic Plan.
· Work closely with various divisions, and support the senior management on the necessary business performance analysis to enable meaningful discussion and formulation of strategic initiatives by EXCO.
· Keep abreast of key market trends, risks and opportunities.
· Perform in-depth competitor analysis, industry benchmarking and research for timely periodic communication to EXCO and Group
· Support the preparation of communication materials on the business performance highlights for the company that will be used for various purposes, such as results announcement, staff and agency events.
Financial and Non-Financial Measures:
Financial
· Company VONB, OPAT
Non-Financial
· Timeliness of completion of deliverables
· Effective stakeholder management
· Process improvements
· Effective problem solving through self and/or with teams
Communication Requirements
· Communication requirements will span 1 to 1 and one to many, and all levels within the organisation including the EXCO
· Internal Colleagues
· External Stakeholders/Vendors
Minimum Job Requirements:
· Degree in Finance or Actuarial or other related professional qualification
· Minimum 10 years of financial management / strategic planning experience and a proven successful track record, ideally in a high growth business environment
· Possess an in-depth understanding of the financial field, demonstrated experience in budget and profitability management
· Strong understanding of insurance business management, ideally in the management of non-financial functions such as product development, operations or distribution
· Able to work independently and in a team, as well as being proactive and constantly striving for excellence
· Able to communicate and influence effectively with individuals and teams at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
