Country Manager – Ecuador

About the role

Coface, a global trade credit insurance and business information group, is looking for an experienced Country Manager to lead and grow its operations in Ecuador. The role drives business performance, defines country strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, leads high-performing teams and represents the company before key clients, partners and authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the country strategy aligned with LATAM and Group objectives, monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Manage the country P&L, deliver commercial, financial and operational targets, and ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Strengthen client and partner relationships, promote Coface's products and services and drive customer satisfaction and retention.
• Lead, coach and develop local management and functional teams, and support talent development and succession planning.
• Act as legal representative of the company, ensure compliance with local regulations and oversee internal controls, audits and risk management.
• Collaborate with LATAM leadership and Group functions and bridge local, regional and global stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in senior leadership positions.
• Proven experience in the insurance industry and managing full business operations and P&L.
• Experience acting as legal representative of a company and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a related field; MBA required.
• Advanced English and fluent Spanish.