Country Manager – Insurance & Investments

TheHiveCareers is seeking a Country Manager – Insurance & Investments to lead and manage country-level business operations in Paramaribo, Suriname. This role is crucial for developing business strategies, expanding market presence, and driving revenue within the insurance and investment sectors. Join us to bridge the talent gap and empower the Caribbean region.

TheHiveCareers is the Caribbean’s leading workforce and talent development platform, connecting businesses with skilled professionals for various roles. We empower individuals with career-building tools and help organizations scale with flexible staffing solutions.

If you are a strategic leader with a strong background in insurance and investments, we encourage you to apply now and contribute to our mission of making the Caribbean globally competitive.

Company Overview

TheHiveCareers is the Caribbean’s leading workforce and talent development platform, connecting businesses with skilled professionals for freelance, contract, project-based, and permanent roles. We help organizations scale with flexible staffing solutions, while empowering individuals with career-building tools like skills-based training, international certification, job placement, mentorship, and career coaching. Our goal is to bridge the talent gap across the region, helping the Caribbean become globally competitive, digitally skilled, and economically empowered.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Insurance, or a related field.
• Experience: 8–15+ years of relevant experience in insurance, investment management, financial services, or business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement country-level business strategies, operational plans, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities, expand customer segments, and establish strategic partnerships.
• Drive sales of insurance products and investment services to achieve revenue, profitability, and market-share targets.
• Oversee insurance product distribution, policy sales, client servicing, and relationships with insurance providers.
• Supervise investment-related business activities, portfolio performance, and investment opportunities.
• Manage budgets, revenue forecasts, operating costs, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with local insurance laws, financial regulations, and investment guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, institutional investors, regulators, and business partners.
• Recruit, manage, and develop sales, insurance, investment, and operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Insurance, or a related field.
• MBA, master's degree, or relevant professional certifications in finance, insurance, or investment management preferred.
• Typically 8–15+ years of relevant experience in insurance, investment management, financial services, or business leadership.
• Proven experience in country-level management, business development, sales leadership, or financial services operations.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, investment services, financial markets, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, develop strategic partnerships, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, financial analysis, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career-building tools like skills-based training & international certification.
• Job placement assistance (Freelance, Contract, Project & Permanent).
• Mentorship & career coaching.
• Project outsourcing support.
• Empowerment through career growth and development.