Job Description
As a senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors' Senior Management Team.
The team is responsible for supporting IAIS projects and activities, including risk assessment, standard setting, and implementation assessment, aimed at serving a global community of IAIS members.
* You will support the IAIS Executive Committee and Parent Committee leadership, engage extensively with IAIS members and key partners globally, and supervise the IAIS' work on its core strategic projects and activities.
* Assume an initial portfolio of projects which includes the IAIS' work on capital and solvency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Team leadership & capacity building: lead and manage members of the Secretariat, which involves setting objectives, empowering performance, and mentoring team members.
* Strategic leadership: advise the Secretary General on strategic decision-making, planning of the work programme, and key operational issues, as well as providing management support to the work of one or more of the IAIS' committees and subcommittees.
* Relationship building & representation: develop and maintain strategic relationships with IAIS stakeholders, such as members, other standard-setting bodies, and international organisations, implementation partners, industry representatives, consumer bodies, and civil society, in support of the IAIS' objectives. Effectively represent the IAIS, or ensure that it is adequately represented, at relevant IAIS events and those of regional partners and international organisations.
* Operational management: managing key internal functions of the IAIS Secretariat, as assigned by the Secretary General, and ensuring that IAIS procedures and internal processes are followed.
* Performing any other relevant work as assigned or delegated by the Secretary General.
Requirements:
* University degree in subjects relevant to the work of the IAIS.
* At least 10 years of relevant experience, including people, project, and change management.
* Extensive experience in insurance supervision and policy making.
* Advanced understanding of the IAIS standards, including the Insurance Capital Standard, as well as a general understanding of, and experience in, international standard-setting work. An understanding of the IAIS' implementation assessment activities will also be a plus.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Demonstrated independence, proactivity, diplomacy, and the ability to build consensus amongst diverse members and partners.
* Passion, drive, and energy to achieve agreed objectives in a structured and transparent manner.
* Proven capacity to work flexibly, effectively, and harmoniously in a small team context to achieve the successful and timely delivery of project objectives over an extended timeline.
* Ability to work constructively with colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities within the Secretariat and within the IAIS membership.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* High level of proficiency in English language (spoken and written).
Benefits
An agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities, including home office and working from abroad days. Relocation support extends to dependent family members. A highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families, childcare, and education allowances (where applicable). A unique international working environment offering exposure to the global financial system and collaboration with passionate experts worldwide.
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
* A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
* Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.