Job Description:
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Capital Structure Optimization: Develop and execute strategies to maintain an optimal capital structure, balancing debt and equity to support growth while minimizing financial risks and costs.
• Funding and Capital Allocation: Lead efforts in sourcing and structuring funding options for strategic initiatives, including equity raises, and support debt issuance processes.
• Financial Modelling and Valuation: Create and maintain complex financial models for capital planning, valuations, and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support: Conduct financial assessments for potential acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures in conjunction with the Business Development team; provide recommendations on deal structure and financing options.
• Insurance Strategy and Policy Management. Develop and implement the organisation’s insurance strategy to ensure adequate coverage for operational, property, liability, and other relevant risks.
• Policy Negotiation and Renewal: Oversee the negotiation, procurement, and renewal of insurance policies, working with brokers and insurers to secure competitive rates and coverage terms.
• Claims Management: Manage the claims process by coordinating with insurance providers, internal stakeholders, and legal teams to ensure timely and effective claims resolution.
• Insurance Program Optimization: Regularly review and adjust insurance policies to align with changing organizational needs, market conditions, and risk exposures.
• Insurance and Risk Reporting: Prepare and communicate regular reports on insurance coverage, claims status, and financial risk metrics to senior management.
• Market Trends Analysis: Stay updated on market trends, insurance industry developments, and regulatory changes that may impact the organisation’sinsurance and risk management strategies
• Compliance with Policies and Regulations: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal risk management policies, working with legal and compliance teams to maintain adherence.
• Support capital team with project capital assurance reviews and preparation for approval and provide investment assurance opinion of projects.
• Executive Advisory: Advise senior management and the board on capital structure, risk management, and insurance-related issues, providing insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, treasury, legal, business development and operational teams to align on financial risk management, insurance requirements, and capital planning.
• External Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including insurance brokers, banks, and financial advisors, to support corporate finance and risk management goals.
• Performance Metrics: Track and report on KPIs related to corporate finance and insurance, including cost of capital, insurance expense, and risk exposure levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance Economics, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA,CTP, CPCU) are preferred

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate finance, insurance, or financial risk management, with expertise in capital structuring and insurance program management. Technical knowledge(experience) required for role:
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, risk management, and insurance principles; proficiency in financial analysis tools and treasury management systems