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As a Managing Partner , you will be the face of SAI in your sector – a thought leader, trusted advisor, and growth catalyst.

You will leverage your industry reputation, CXO relationships, and sector expertise to drive business development, thought leadership, and large-scale AI adoption in your vertical.

This role is designed for distinguished leaders – either currently serving in CXO/Board positions or retired leaders with strong credibility – who can drive vertical business growth targets while shaping the AI future of their sector.

• Experience: 25–30+ years in senior leadership roles (CXO/Board/MD/Business Head).
• Industry Standing: Recognized sector thought leader with strong visibility in industry forums.
• Background:
  • CXO/Ex-CXO of top companies in BFSI, Pharma & Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT/Tech, Retail, or Energy.
  • Or retired industry stalwarts with strong credibility and networks.

• Deep understanding of industry transformation and emerging role of AI.
• Ability to articulate AI’s business value to Boards and CXOs.

Extensive relationships with top-tier corporates, associations, and regulators.

• Own the P&L growth of your vertical within the School of AI.
• Drive AI consultancy, transformation projects, and skilling programs in your sector.
• Leverage your CXO-level network to unlock marquee partnerships and projects.

• Act as a sector ambassador for AI adoption and digital transformation.
• Represent SAI in industry forums, boards, and government/sector committees.
• Publish insights, whitepapers, and perspectives on AI trends in your sector.

• Build trusted advisory relationships with CXOs, Boards, and policymakers.
• Guide enterprises on their AI strategy, workflow automation, and capability building.
• Open doors for large-scale AI transformation projects and co-create value.

• Mentor the consulting and delivery teams with sectoral insights and strategic direction.
• Partner with SAI leadership to shape the vision, growth, and market positioning.
• Bring credibility and visibility to the School of AI as a partner of choice for enterprises.

• Experience: 2530+ years in senior leadership roles (CXO/Board/MD/Business Head).
• Industry Standing: Recognized sector thought leader with strong visibility in industry forums.
• Background:
• CXO/Ex-CXO of top companies in BFSI, Pharma & Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT/Tech, Retail, or Energy.
• Or retired industry stalwarts with strong credibility and networks.
• Expertise:
• Deep understanding of industry transformation and emerging role of AI.
• Ability to articulate AIs business value to Boards and CXOs.
• Network: Extensive relationships with top-tier corporates, associations, and regulators.

• Own the P&L growth of your vertical within the School of AI.
• Drive AI consultancy, transformation projects, and skilling programs in your sector.
• Leverage your CXO-level network to unlock marquee partnerships and projects.

• Act as a sector ambassador for AI adoption and digital transformation.
• Represent SAI in industry forums, boards, and government/sector committees.
• Publish insights, whitepapers, and perspectives on AI trends in your sector.

• Build trusted advisory relationships with CXOs, Boards, and policymakers.
• Guide enterprises on their AI strategy, workflow automation, and capability building.
• Open doors for large-scale AI transformation projects and co-create value.

• Mentor the consulting and delivery teams with sectoral insights and strategic direction.
• Partner with SAI leadership to shape the vision, growth, and market positioning.
• Bring credibility and visibility to the School of AI as a partner of choice for enterprises.

About Us: This is a leading provider of actuarial and consulting services, dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated actuary to join our team as a Partner or Associate Director in the Actuarial Life Valuations space. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing actuarial projects, providing technical expertise, and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage actuarial projects related to life insurance valuations
2. Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior team members
3. Develop and maintain client relationships
4. Stay current with industry trends and best practices
5. Contribute to business development efforts

Qualifications:

1. Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or equivalent
2. 8+ years of experience in actuarial life valuations
3. Strong technical skills and knowledge of actuarial principles
4. Excellent communication and leadership abilities
5. Proven track record of managing client relationships and leading teams

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package
2. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
3. Dynamic and collaborative work environment
4. Work-life balance initiatives

About The Role

One of the UK’s largest Private Client teams. A thriving Worcestershire office. Your next Partnership opportunity.

HCR Law is a progressive, entrepreneurial legal firm built on innovation, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Our Worcestershire office is a hive of activity, this office is the heart of HCR.

We’re now looking for a Private Client Partner to help grow, and shape our Private Client offering in the West Midlands. This is a rare chance to step into a senior role within one of the UK’s largest Private Client teams, (nearly 120 -strong), and be part of something truly ambitious.

The Role

You’ll join a nationally respected team and be responsible for growing a practice in our Worcester based Private Client function. This includes:

• Assisting in providing strategic direction and leadership to our growing West Midlands practice.
• Delivering expert advice across a broad spectrum of private client matters: wills, trusts, estate planning, succession planning, probate, LPAs, and more.
• Building and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth individuals, business families, and landed estates, many of whom have complex and high-value UK and international portfolios.
• Collaborating with colleagues across our firm’s departments and hubs to deliver holistic legal support.
• Mentoring junior team members and creating an environment of continuous professional development and excellence.
• Actively contributing to business development and enhancing our market profile in the region.

Why Join HCR Law’s Private Client Team?

With almost 120 specialists , our Private Client team is one of the largest in the UK. We are deeply embedded across all of HCR’s offices and are highly ranked by both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 , with many individuals recognised as leaders in their field.

Our approach is collaborative and client-focused , working closely with corporate, property, and family law colleagues to ensure clients receive integrated, strategic advice.

We specialise in:

• Private wealth management
• Agricultural property and landed estates
• Contentious trusts and probate
• Strategic tax and succession planning for UK and international clients
• Trusts, LPAs, deputyship, and estate administration

We act for a significant number of UHNW individuals and families , often with substantial business interests, as well as major landed estates across the country.

About You

You will be:

• A qualified solicitor with substantial experience in Private Client law
• Experienced in working with HNW/UHNW clients, including those with complex assets or international elements
• Capable of managing teams and developing practice areas
• Commercially savvy and confident in business development
• Collaborative, client-focused, and ambitious
• Ideally STEP qualified or holding membership in relevant professional bodies

Be Part of Something Bigger

If you’re ready to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact within a nationally respected team, we want to hear from you. This could be a perfect opportunity for someone who is already a Partner who is looking for progression in the partnership or an individual who is ready to take the leap into their first Partner role.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team to arrange a confidential conversation.

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Car Loans
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate differences and attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills. We are armed forces-friendly.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.

South Africa Marketplace – Partner Manager – (Strategic Partner/Portfolio Manager)

We are looking for a seasoned Partner Manager to own account strategies and executions in South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, your objective will be grow and claim #1 marketshare for your consumer across categories with your account and thru your team by creating and executing the strategy, landing the seasonal stories and right assortment (breadth and depth) to serve your target consumer.

We are looking for

• An experienced retailer with an unwavering curiosity for our consumers, and an unrelenting desire to better serve them.
• A proven leader of people to work effectively towards a common goal
• A retailer with cross-functional experience and a proven track record of driving product strategy & business results.
• A leader that can build relationship across all levels of the organisation and navigate thru complex situations including problem solving.
• A teammate who embodies the values that our company holds dear and contributes to a diverse & inclusive team culture where everyone can be themself.

What will you work on

In this role you create and drive the account vision and strategy with a focus on Lifestyle or Performance throughout the pre and in-season offense. You are the commercial voice for the marketplace, storytelling throughout the go-to-market process and team leader guiding and steering your direct reports and crossfunctional stakeholders.

You are a key member and leader of the Marketplace function on the ground in South Africa and report directly into the Marketplace Director for South Africa.

You will be accountable for:

• Lead and develop your team and account/ business in-line with the GEO/Global and Nike SA strategy.
• Own and lead the account relationships on CEO/Director level.

• Create and develop account specific strategies and drive implementation, buy in and action across the team, account and x-functionally.

• Lead and plan your accounts business: forecasts and scenario plans for the account using category, consumer, partner, brand and marketplace knowledge.

• Manage the partner and the marketplace: Ensure best presentation of stories and products at your account (digital & B&M) aligned with the Nike Marketplace strategy.
• Build a premium seamless consumer experience, scaling online-to-offline. Obsess product launch journeys across Account platform ecosystem

• Contribute to net revenue growth and net contribution of your account by managing the end to end business with your account.

• Manages teams, projects/programs, and/or external customers Accountable for meeting short-term to medium-term targets that impact the department or team.

• Responsible for performance management, pay and resourcing decisions for direct reports.
• Implement and lead Account strategy complimenting Nike Marketplace.
• Lead set accounts to contribute to the net revenue growth.
• Build annual trade terms to align to central direction whilst driving positive account behaviour aligned with business and accounts strategies, tracking and ensuring necassery compliance is maintained.
• Execute and influence where needed, the business season requirements (incl dates and gates) with your account end to end.
• Be an effective leader, team player and positive influence, leading by example.

Who you will work with

In this role you will deliver the above core responsibilities.

You will also work cross-functionally with key partners such as Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Finance, Operations, C and the Nike SA leadership team in service of our athletes and consumers, to deliver on our next % strategy.

You must be collaborative and maximise the effectiveness of the cross-functional team, in service of the consumer.

The environment and the work requires an agile approach, every teammate is required to meet the work where it is, remain agile and ensure they contribute to any projects or business needs as defined by the Marketplace Leader and/or the Country Leader of South Africa when required.

What you bring to Nike

A successful candidate will be expected to clearly demonstrate and articulate experience of the below essential requirements to be considered. Candidates that meet these criteria will then be assessed based on the competencies also outlined below.

Essential requirements

• Strong retail acumen and understanding Nike products and consumer trends.
• Extensive experience as well as track record of managing, building and developing people/teams.
• Deep industry knowledge and strong leadership track record.
• Partner management at CEO/ Director level.
• Excellent in relationship building.
• Knowledge across retail, merch, planning to drive E2E improvements
• Visionary, Strategic and Innovative.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A desire to better serve consumer with best-in-class retail journeys across the dimensions of sport performance and lifestyle.
• Prior cross-functional experience, internal and external stakeholder management.
• Self-driven individual that has a passion to serve consumers and motivated about the retail landscape.

Leadership Defined Key Competencies

• Instils trust by gaining the confidence and trust of others quickly through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Acts with courage Displays an openness to take on the unknown.
• Fosters effective teamwork contributes to a cohesive team culture and applies their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Ensures accountability holds themself and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Values Differences and creates an environment in which differences are openly shared, embraced and incorporated into team activities.
• Lead & Embrace change work with an agile mindset, help lead others including external partners.
• Communicates clear vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Clear consistent communication, and inspirational product storytelling.
• Thinks strategically Thinks beyond the day to day, taking a long-term view of the business based on an understanding of our consumer.