HEAD OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY (AIICO) | STRATEGIC BUSINESS JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

American International Insurance Company (AIICO) Insurance Plc is a Life Assurance Company which commenced operations in Nigeria in 1963. AIICO insurance plc is the leading player in the industry with the largest and most profitable agency network in Nigeria. It has acquired the highest quality of learning systems and processes.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and exceptionally connected Head of Strategic Business to anchor our expansion within the Abuja (FCT) insurance corridor. In a sector defined by risk and trust, success is measured by "Access Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize complex insurance products with the clinical precision required to navigate the public sector and elite boardroom environments. This role is designed for a "Commercial Diplomat" with 4–5 years of experience who can blend "Market Grit" with the "Strategic Finesse" required to engage High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and government stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. Public Sector & Institutional Orchestration

• Policy Synergy: Leverage strong contacts within the Nigerian Public Sector to identify and capture large-scale institutional insurance mandates and government-backed schemes.

• Market Penetration: Execute targeted growth strategies across diverse sectors, ensuring the firm captures a dominant "Share of Mind" among key decision-makers in Abuja.

• Strategic Alliances: Build and sustain high-fidelity partnerships with government agencies and parastatals, positioning the firm as the primary "Source of Authority" for risk management.

2. Boardroom Diplomacy & HNWI Stewardship

• Elite Engagement: Utilize verifiable contacts to navigate boardroom environments, presenting insurance solutions that align with the strategic goals of corporate leaders and directors.

• Private Wealth Protection: Act as a trusted advisor to High-Net-Worth Individuals, engineering bespoke life and asset insurance portfolios that provide absolute financial security.

• Relationship Sovereignty: Maintain a high-trust network of influencers and C-suite executives, ensuring the firm remains the first choice for high-value insurance placements.

3. Performance Engineering & Autonomous Growth

• Revenue Architecture: Drive the achievement of aggressive sales targets and business KPIs, utilizing a data-driven approach to monitor pipeline velocity and conversion.

• Operational Independence: Manage the strategic business unit with a focus on "Result-Orientation," requiring zero-bottleneck performance and minimal supervision.

• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent the firm at elite industry events, trade expos, and high-level social gatherings, reinforcing the brand's premium identity in the FCT.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: First Degree in any discipline. (Professional insurance certifications or an MBA are significant strategic assets).

• Experience: 4–5 years of robust experience in a similar strategic business or high-level sales role, specifically within the Insurance or Financial Services sector.

• Network: Must possess verifiable contacts in the public sector, among HNWIs, and within corporate boardrooms.

Core Competencies

• Diplomatic Grit: Exceptional ability to handle high-level negotiations and complex stakeholder dynamics.

• Autonomous Power: Proven ability to deliver results under minimum supervision and high-pressure timelines.

• Communication Prowess: Elite presentation and persuasive skills tailored for executive-level audiences.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: victoria.negedu@handymandaige.com using "Head of Strategic Business" as the subject of the email.