Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) - Insurance & Investments

About the role

The Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) oversees corporate affairs, governance, strategic corporate functions, regulatory compliance and stakeholder relationships across the organization's insurance and investment businesses. The role strengthens corporate governance, manages institutional relationships, supports strategic business initiatives, oversees corporate development and ensures alignment between corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of corporate strategy, business plans and organizational growth initiatives.
• Oversee corporate governance frameworks, board affairs, corporate policies and regulatory reporting.
• Manage corporate administration, legal coordination, company secretarial functions and institutional relationships.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations, financial services laws, investment guidelines and corporate governance standards.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, government authorities, shareholders, investors, financial institutions and strategic partners.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business restructuring and corporate expansion.
• Coordinate enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance monitoring and corporate policy implementation.
• Work closely with the CEO, COO, CFO, CSO and other executives, and support investor communications, shareholder engagement and corporate disclosures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting or a related field; MBA, master's degree, LLB or relevant professional qualifications preferred.
• Typically 12-18+ years of experience in corporate affairs, corporate governance, financial services, insurance, investments or executive management.
• Significant experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, board relations and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing corporate functions, strategic initiatives, institutional relationships and executive-level responsibilities.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of insurance and investment industry regulations, corporate law and financial services governance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical and decision-making skills.