Managing Director – Insurance & Financial Services

Managing Director – Insurance & Financial Services (East Africa)

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Executive Leadership | Financial Services | Insurance

About the Opportunity

An 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 Overview

Reporting 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 Requirements

Qualifications

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

Remuneration

A 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 Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV to:

Attention Butch Mollett

Email: gordon@zjr.co.za
Mobile/ Whats App : +27 83 689 4769