Thursday, September 6, 2012

Chief Operating Officer - Salt Lake City, UT

This is an awesome position for someone looking to join one of the industry leaders in the Mountain West.  Our client is a specialist working with large commercial risks and employee benefits and they are looking for an experienced manager to oversee the day to day operations and implement strategic decisions.  This is an opportunity that will allow you to "have a seat at the table" with senior leadership, gain ownership and grow within the company.  This organization places a premium on education and an advanced degree like a Masters in Accounting, MBA or JD is preferred.


Our client is an established insurance broker with a rich history of successful business development in the Mountain West.  Reporting to the agency president, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for enhancing internal organizational processes and infrastructure that will allow the agency to continue growing and fulfill its mission.  You will provide strategic leadership that incorporates finance, Human Resources and operational initiatives. Additionally, perpetuation is a focal point of the agency's business plans.  Not only can this position be set up for leadership success, but your plans to prepare the agency for all forms of perpetuation and retirement planning is critical.

Chief Operating Officer Responsibilities:
Work with the director of human resources, operations managers and the agency's client service team leaders to create consistent policies and procedures to achieve insurance Best Practices.
Additionally, you'll oversee the following staff related matters: recruitment and retention, benefits administration, professional development and new hire onboarding, regulatory oversight and employment compliance.
Under operations management you will: oversee risk management and legal activities of the agency's business operations, business insurance and procurement, organizational reporting and monitoring, office management and information technology (best use of new agency software).
Work with the CFO and president to manage business planning activities like: review and analyze financial reports, support the budgeting process, ensure accurate reporting of costs and monitor organizational performance metrics.

Chief Operating Officer Qualifications:
Minimum of a BA; MBA preferred with at least ten (10) years of combined operations and management experience.
Insurance industry experience is highly desired.
Demonstrated experience in staff development and financial planning overseeing human resources, finance, and legal compliance.
Skills should include organizational development, personnel management and training, process improvement, Best Practices, budget and resource development and high level of collaboration with executive leadership.

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.  Email:  sthompson@insurance-csg.com  Phone:  515-987-0242 x455  Fax 515-987-0004  See our website at, www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.


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