Executive Associate at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

The CEO of Discovery Insure is looking to recruit an Executive Associate (EA) who will work closely with him and other members of the Insure Executive Team. The Discovery Executive Associate programme is renowned for providing a unique opportunity for the best Black talent to enjoy accelerated growth and development through work with and exposure to our best and most senior leaders.

If you have an entrepreneurial mind-set, eager for executive exposure and to be involved in innovative thinking, and can assume responsibility for bringing strategic projects to life, then the Discovery Insure environment will liberate you to realise your full potential.

As an Executive Associate to the CEO of Discovery Insure you will:

• Identify, negotiate and realise new business opportunities with partners;
• Participate in strategic debate on an Executive Level;
• Take ownership of projects that support the realisation of Insure’s strategy;
• Take responsibility for delivering change effectively;
• Enable and operationalise the strategic initiatives of the Insure executive management team; and
• Provide high level support to the CEO in the execution of his responsibilities.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Strategic debate that informs the direction and deliverables of the division;
• Ability to problem-solve and implement complex and innovative solutions;
• Detailed research and analysis to provide substance to the ideas and direction of the executive team;
• Project management of strategic initiatives;
• Compilation of presentations and speeches for delivery by the CEO to both internal and external audiences;
• Input into operational design and process efficiencies;
• Preparation of proposals for strategic partnerships and new products for both external and internal distribution.

Competencies

Discovery’s Executive Associates must be exceptional. They must demonstrate:

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills;
• Creative thinking and the ability to operationalise innovation;
• An ability to deal with complex issues, as well as migrate between detail and high level requirements;
• A drive and commitment to exceed expectations;
• Reliability and dependability – can be counted on;
• The ability to influence and negotiate with impact across divisions and teams at all levels, and with external parties;
• A thorough understanding of business dynamics and strategic challenges;
• Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills for executive-level internal and external delivery;
• A passion for personal development and growth with a high learning potential;
• A commitment to excellence;
• An ability to deal with ambiguity and continuous change; and
• Sound operational understanding and ability to execute flawlessly.

Education and Experience

• Formal qualification/s, preferably at the Masters level or higher or studying towards a Masters level, with a strong analytical or business focus, and a proven record of academic excellence (Actuarial, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance etc.);
• Client centred;
• Six to ten years business experience (Advantageous)
• Extensive business and/or technical experience with a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, delivery and performance