Managing Director – Insurance & Financial Services

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  • Kampala, Central Region
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Managing Director – Insurance & Financial Services (East Africa)Location: Kampala, Uganda
Executive Leadership | Financial Services | InsuranceAbout the OpportunityAn established, pan-African financial services group with a strong footprint across banking and insurance is seeking a Managing Director to lead its insurance operations in Uganda.This organisation is recognised for its integrated financial services model, combining deep regional expertise with global best practices to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and market leadership within the insurance business.Role OverviewReporting into the Group Executive leadership structure, the Managing Director will be responsible for:
  • Defining and executing the country strategy aligned to broader group objectives
  • Driving financial performance, sustainable growth, and market share expansion
  • Leading business transformation initiatives, including digital enablement
  • Embedding a high-performance culture and strong governance framework
  • Strengthening distribution channels and customer value propositions
  • Managing key stakeholder relationships, including regulators, board members, and industry bodies
  • Identifying and executing strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities
This is a highly visible executive role requiring a commercially astute leader with a strong track record in insurance and financial services.Key RequirementsQualifications
  • Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Insurance, or related field
  • Professional insurance qualification (e.g. Diploma in Insurance or ACII) is advantageous
Experience
  • Minimum 10 years’ senior leadership experience within the financial services sector
  • At least 5 years in insurance at an executive or senior management level
  • Demonstrated success in:
  • Leading large, complex teams
  • Delivering financial and strategic objectives
  • Driving business growth and transformation
  • Building sustainable, high-performance organisations
Core Competencies
  • Strategic leadership and execution excellence
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management
  • Deep understanding of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks
  • Proven change management and transformation capability
  • Customer-centric mindset with a focus on service differentiation
  • Strong appreciation of digital innovation in insurance
  • Entrepreneurial thinking with resilience under pressure
What Success Looks Like
  • Delivery of profitable growth and improved market positioning
  • Enhanced customer and intermediary experience
  • Strong alignment with group strategy and operational integration
  • Robust governance and risk management practices
  • A motivated, high-performing leadership team
RemunerationA highly competitive, market-related executive package paid in US$ and inclusive of full Ex-Pat benefits will be offered, commensurate with experience and impact.Application ProcessInterested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV to:Attention Butch MollettEmail: gordon@zjr.co.za
Mobile/ WhatsApp : +27 83 689 4769

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