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What will you do?

The MD of Glacier International is a member of the Glacier Executive Committee and will be responsible for managing the Glacier International business as a whole, the Bermuda Branch of Sanlam Life Ltd, as well as any other structures that form part of the Glacier International investment offering (for example, the Glacier International component of the Jersey business of Sanlam). In conjunction with this, as part of the executive team, the role is expected to contribute significantly to the growing and driving of the broader Glacier’s business development, portfolio growth and organizational growth strategies.

As it is currently established, the international business shares capabilities with other parts of Glacier Holdings and also has directly managed areas, on a different IT system and with various services outsourced to third party administrators. The role is expected to manage direct teams, focused on business development, operations and client services, outsourced third party administration relationships, and to source, manage and influence services provided by other parts of Glacier and the wider Sanlam Group. These functions include identifying growth opportunities, whether these be on a stand-alone basis or in collaboration with other Glacier departments, and to strategically drive and position Glacier’s international proposition for future relevance.
Ultimately, the current purpose of the role is to ensure that Glacier has a relevant and profitable international business that contributes to the broader Glacier businesses strategy in a manner that is in keeping with the values and culture of the company.

KEY OUTCOMES

The following outcomes will be expected from the Executive:

KEY OUTCOMES

o Risk management.
o Compliance & Regulatory Up-dates.
o Business Development Initiatives
o Finance – reporting, cost management and MIS.
o Product Development.
o IT Solutions (internal and outsourced).

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Executive management experience and deep understanding of the international investment business environment and platforms.
Extensive experience in investor relations and capital raising.
A deep understanding of the global financial markets and regulatory environment.
Proven track record of innovative practices executed for wealth management businesses.
Achieved strategic targets through global networks and openings of new distribution sources.
Strong communication, numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to efficiently multi-task across the various time zones.
Proven track record in managing teams/business/division in a high-performance environment to consistently achieve targets and successfully secure new investments.
Experience in developing and implementing strategic priorities designed to improve competitive advantage and profit margins.
Proficiency in the development and execution of the company's investor relations plan.
Ability to anticipate client needs and industry trends to achieve success.

COMPETENCIES
Performance Driven
Leadership / Strong People Skills
Ability to Network Effectively – Internally and Externally
Effective Communication
Innovative thinking and problem-solving ability
Initiative
Resilience
Results Driven
Conceptual & Strategic Thinking
Collaboration
Customer Focus
Negotiation skills and ability to influence

ATTRIBUTES
Positive, enthusiastic attitude.
Ability to work under pressure.
Honesty, integrity and respect.
Manage well across all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations.
Dependable with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

Knowledge and Skills

Business strategy development and implementation. Manage P&L

Operational functioning and delivery

Budgeting and expense management

Risk and compliance management

Management of employees

Personal Attributes

Drives vision and purpose - Contributing strategically

Business insight - Contributing strategically

Manages complexity - Contributing strategically

Drives engagement - Contributing strategically

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as Mi Way and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing strategically

Customer focus - Contributing strategically

Drives results - Contributing strategically

Collaborates - Contributing strategically

Being resilient - Contributing strategically

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

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