Group Managing Director

Location: London/Dubai

Reports To: Group CEO

About the Role:

Insignia is seeking an experienced and results-driven Group Managing Director to lead the day-to-day operations of our growing global business. This is a key leadership role with significant responsibility in driving operational excellence, ensuring strategic goals are met, and leading high-performing teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future, optimising processes, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional results across multiple regions. If you have a proven track record in operational leadership and are ready to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations across multiple regions, ensuring smooth business continuity and operational excellence.
• Strategy Execution: Translate the strategic goals set by the Group CEO into actionable plans and ensure they are effectively executed across departments.
• Process Optimisation: Identify areas for process improvement, streamline workflows, and implement best practices to drive efficiency across all functions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration between departments like sales, finance, marketing, and product development to achieve cohesive business performance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor senior management and department heads, ensuring alignment with the company's goals. Focus on recruitment, onboarding, and developing talent to build a high-performing team.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, cash flow, and cost management, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet business needs while maintaining profitability.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Ensure exceptional client satisfaction by overseeing client-facing operations and building strong relationships with partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Expansion & Scaling: Support global expansion, ensuring that operational infrastructure can scale effectively in new regions while maintaining operational excellence.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with local and international regulations and implement effective risk management strategies to safeguard the company’s operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally as a Group Managing Director or CEO, with a demonstrated ability to lead across multiple regions and departments.
• Extensive experience in managing day-to-day operations, including overseeing functions like sales, marketing, finance, and customer service.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to drive operational improvements, optimise processes, and ensure operational excellence.
• Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams and fostering a results-driven culture.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders and clients.
• Experience in the financial services, luxury services, or related sectors is highly preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Results-Driven: Focused on achieving operational goals and improving performance across departments.
• Hands-On Leader: A practical, action-oriented leader who can juggle multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Problem Solver: A natural problem solver who can quickly assess operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborative: Strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive business success through teamwork and communication.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is comfortable with change and scaling operations as needed.
• Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams while fostering a positive and inclusive company culture.

If you're a strategic, operational expert with a track record of successfully managing day-to-day business activities and driving growth, apply now to join Insignia Group and help shape its future success.