Head of Strategy & Execution; Specialist insurer

Head of Strategy & Execution (Specialist insurer)

Permanent | AMG Human | Spain

Sector Seguros

Madrid

Madrid

28001

Europe | Direct report to Group CEO

A fast-evolving European financial services group is looking for a Head of Strategy & Execution to partner directly with the Group CEO in shaping and driving the next phase of growth and organisational evolution.

This is not a classic “strategy” role.

It is a CEO-level execution mandate.

We are looking for someone who combines top-tier strategic thinking with the ability to drive alignment and delivery across multiple entities and countries.

• Defining and sequencing strategic initiatives
• Translating ambition into structured roadmaps
• Driving cross-entity alignment
• Ensuring disciplined follow-through

There is no formal line management responsibility, but the role operates under the direct mandate of the Group CEO and carries significant cross-organisational influence.

The position sits at the intersection of strategy, transformation and governance, supporting the Group’s evolution towards a more integrated and centralised operating model.

• Strategic Agenda Shaping
  • Structure complex strategic questions for CEO and Board discussions
  • Clarify trade-offs and prioritisation across competing initiatives
  • Translate high-level direction into actionable plans and milestones
• Group-Level Execution
  • Coordinate major cross-country initiatives, including operating model evolution, IT and process transformation, and governance enhancements
  • Establish tracking frameworks and follow-up discipline
  • Identify execution risks early and push for resolution
• Executive Support
  • Prepare high-quality materials for Executive Committee and Board
  • Act as a sparring partner to the CEO on strategic and organisational topics
  • Ensure that decisions are effectively implemented across entities

• 8–15+ years of experience in strategy consulting (top-tier or leading boutique strongly preferred) and/or senior in-house strategy or CEO Office roles
• Direct exposure to CEO or ExCom environments
• Experience in multi-country or multi-entity organisations
• Comfortable operating in complex and regulated environments

• Strong strategic structuring and analytical thinking
• Ability to translate ambiguity into clear priorities and execution roadmaps
• Senior stakeholder management across functions and geographies
• High execution discipline and personal accountability
• Ability to influence without formal line authority

• Exposure to insurance, reinsurance, banking or other regulated financial services
• M&A or post-merger integration experience
• Financial modelling, investment cases or multi-year planning exposure
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate education