Edify is looking for General Manager ( life insurance) to join one of the most reputable companies in Myanmar, The company is a leading international private company in Myanmar employing more than 6000 local human resource talents, and operating 16 principle subsidiaries in Myanmar and surrounding nations. The company is doing business in Insurance, Finance, Energy, Mining, Construction, Manufacturing, Trading and Automobile.

Job Purpose: To grow the Life Insurance Business by identifying new business opportunities in this line and building positive and lasting relationships between the company and its business partners

Reporting to: Chairman, MD & BOD

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Responsible for Directing, Coordinating & growing the Life Insurance Business; identifying new business opportunities.
 Building internal capability, awareness and knowledge of insurance within Superannuation.
 Evaluate current business processes and systems; conducting strategic analysis of the company.
 Review financial statements, sales and activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity & goal achievement.
 To determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
 Participate in the development & preparation of short-term and long-range plans based on the strategic plans & objectives.
 To manage life business operations in line with the company’s policies and guidelines.
 Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
 Provide leadership for management of the life fund and pension business in tandem with the regulatory requirements.
 Continuously propose the basis and scope of new insurance products and pricing of life products for market competitiveness.
 Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to quality.
 Put in place control mechanisms that enable achievement of high levels of customer satisfaction.
 Evaluate and decide upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure and talent.
 Building relationship with relevant authorities and other local/foreign insurers.
 Ensure operations staff follow correct procedures and provide best quality services for all clients arriving in Myanmar.
 Develop and maintain relationships with key business leaders to support business expansion.

Qualifications & Soft Skills

 Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Graduate with Business, Insurance or Actuarial degree and 6+ years of progressively relevant experience in a large corporation.
 For Insurance business, preference will be given to the candidates worked in renowned International Insurance Company.
 Must have experience in Life Insurance Business.
 Candidates with Myanmar local Experience is a plus.
 Fluency in English must (verbal & written), other languages are an advantage.
 Proficiency in MS Office.
 Strong leadership skills, flexible, assertive and result driven.
 Business acumen, Strategic thinker with ability to make sound decisions for the business.
 Excellent interpersonal and good public speaking skills.
 Leader with a positive and dynamic personality, able to adapt to different cultures