Let's connect: We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to head the Hannover Re Australian Branch in Sydney, Australia. Your primary responsibility is to direct the Branch Office and bear overall responsibility for the operation of the Branch.
Your Tasks
- Lead the team to achieve high engagement and performance at all levels, as well as succession options for all key functions
- Create an environment of trust within the local management team and the staff as a whole
- Develop and execute the local strategy in line with the group strategy
- Ensure the mid- to long-term financial performance of the branch
- Create and maintain C-level contacts with the most important clients
- Ensure excellent collaboration with the various group functions in the Hannover office
- Maintain trustful relationships with the local regulators, the external auditors and the local rating agencies
Your Profile
- Excellent leadership skills proven in senior managerial line and project functions
- Proven track record of developing and motivating high performing teams
- Strong ability to define a strategy and vision, and to empower and guide others to achieve common goals
- Good understanding of corporate finance and very strong corporate governance principles
- Profound familiarity with diverse functions of the P&C reinsurance business
- Completed degree in economics, mathematics or comparable discipline combined with excellent English skills
On a personal level, you can impress us with an entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding leadership and social competencies. If you also have excellent analytical abilities, problem solving skills and the willingness to travel on business, you have come to exactly the right place!
What We Offer
Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help.
Benefits: Structured onboarding, flexible working hours, benefits superior to those of the collective agreement as well as modern offers for personal development, health management and work-life balance are just some of our benefits.
Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential - including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!
If you too would like the assurance of a different way of working, apply simply and securely by clicking on the "apply now"-button.
You can find out more about our working environment, your entry options and development opportunities at www.hannover-re.com/career.