SVP Head of US Mortality Markets

Company: ExecuNet
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Position Overview COMPANY is currently seeking an--SVP & Head of US Mortality Markets. The right candidate for this role will be an ambassador for COMPANY and will have significant exposure to and contact with senior level executives within COMPANY and with COMPANY's clients, industry leaders and other financial services professionals. We are seeking a leader to grow and develop COMPANY's business in the US Mortality Markets and play a proactive, positive and collaborative part in the ongoing development of COMPANY's corporate structure, strategy and senior management - reflecting the importance of the Business Unit, and its team, to the overall success of COMPANY. In this role you will develop business practices and a culture that enhances COMPANY's global identity as the leading global provider of life & health reinsurance and a global leader in financial services. As a leader you will be expected to--motivate and engage all talent to meet & exceed established goals and objectives. Responsibilities* Set the strategy for USMM in order to grow and develop the business, in accordance with direction from EVP, Head of U.S. & Latin American Markets.--Participate in the development of the over-arching strategy for US & LA Markets. Serve on the senior leadership team for US & LA Markets.* Develop strong relationships with the Executive Officers ("C-Suite") of target client companies.* Identifying major trends, new developments, and strategic opportunities and promoting awareness of such across the oCompanynization.* Manage and take full responsibility for USMM to meet or exceed the financial targets and business objectives for the operation* Ensure proper procedures, infrastructure and controls are in place to be able to accurately complete required reports and management information on a timely basis.--Develop a good understanding of key targeted clients' mode of operation and identify solutions in helping clients meet their strategic, financial and operational objectives.* Effectively partner with other parts of COMPANY to align the business development function and ensure all parts of COMPANY are brought to market to maximize value to COMPANY.* Successfully implement agreed upon business development strategies including appropriate sales, marketing, communication plans and pricing strategies that will result in profitable new business for COMPANY* Ensure proposals and quotations offered to clients are appropriately priced and comply with local regulations.* Represent COMPANY in in its relationships with major customers, bankers, government bodies, professional societies and similar groups.* Ensure that the appropriate infrastructure exists to succeed in the market. This infrastructure can be based within the Business Unit or elsewhere in COMPANY. Work closely with appropriate Global Leaders to ensure local Business Unit requirements are met efficiently and effectively for the overall benefit of COMPANY.* Develop a thorough understanding of COMPANY's corporate standards and philosophy and contribute to their development within the COMPANY Group as a whole.* Oversee and ensure compliance with those standards and monitor performance of the members of the senior management team. If divisional best practices are not appropriate, identify and seek approval for alternatives.* Oversee and ensure continued growth and development of the senior management team to perform the roles for which they have delegated responsibilities including implementing corrective action plans as required.* Implement best practices regarding standards, practices, procedures and tools for each respective function.* Work collaboratively with the COMPANY executives with legal responsibility for the entities used by the Business Unit (e.g. COMPANY Global, COMPANY Americas and others) so as ensure the financial soundness of these entities.* Ensure the corporate structure and business flows are such that the overall business requirements are achieved.* Ensure development of a strong team of reinsurance professionals, loyal to COMPANY and with a great spirit of client service and engagement.* Set the culture of the operation and contribute to the team building spirit within the Business Unit. Balance local customs with the corporate culture of COMPANY.* Ensure that all associates have timely goals and objectives in place aligned to the strategy of the business in a timely manner.* Ensure the business unit has appropriate governance in place to meet COMPANY corporate and local requirements.* Ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations and ensure reporting deadlines and communications with regulating authorities are met.* Develop and implement risk management procedures and policies and ensure monitoring processes provide adequate information on performance.Requirements Education and Experience Required:* Bachelor's Degree* 20+ years of significant work experience in different disciplines within the industry.* 15+ years of proven management expertise building and leading professional teams.* Significant financial acumen* Proven ability to successfully manage teams with layers of management* Proven ability to deal/negotiate with large (complex) clients* Experience of operation as a general manager or a business unit leader within a large company* Proven ability to work in matrix environment* Substantial direct insurance or reinsurance experienceSkills and Abilities:* Clear, proven leadership skills, including both motivational abilities and strength of character to deal with conflicts and management of diverse senior individuals* Professional competence* Must be willing travel a significant amount of the time* Client focus* Business acumen, including ability to think strategically while managing to shorter-term requirements.* Decision maker* Ability to analyze complex financial and business information.* Capable to deliver projects on time within budget* Effective presentation skills* Ability to think creatively and strategically* Solution oriented* Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment* Collaborative and a team player* International outlook* Seeks agreement or settlement in contentious or potentially contentious situations, and with ability to impose agreed solution* Candidates must be able to communicate well (in differing styles) with all levels of local and global staff, clients and market influencers. In particular the role requires regular interaction with all local staff and with senior executives globally.* A high level of personal accountability, integrity, transparency and honesty.* Activities require the balancing of a number of objectives within a given timeframe by drawing on various resources. Identification and weighting of new and diverse consequences using recognized criteria. Adaptation of methods to obtain an appropriate result in an unprecedented situation.

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