18 August 2009

Cook Islands: CEO - Financial Services Development Authority

The Government of the Cook Islands has recently established a new statutory corporation called the Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA). The FSDA is dedicated to the development of the Cook Islands financial services centre. The FSDA has a board of directors and is recruiting its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will be a director of the FSDA and will be accountable to the FSDA board. The CEO will be based in the Cook Islands and will spearhead Government's program for the growth and development of the offshore financial services industry.

Duties:

1. In conjunction with both other FSDA directors and other industry stakeholders the CEO will be required to produce a strategic business plan for the industry for the consideration of the FSDA Board. The CEO will then be responsible for the implementation and ongoing review of the business plan.
2. Development and implementation of marketing strategies and initiatives.
3. New product development and delivery. This will involve both a creative architectural dimension as well as a coordination, advisory and industry liaison role.
4. An advisory and technical support role to Government in relation to all industry issues including both industry initiatives and challenges.
5. A coordination and liaison role both within Government and between Government and private sector industry stakeholders in relation to industry matters.
6. Represent the jurisdiction and the industry both domestically and at international organisations.
7. To communicate and work with both domestic and international regulatory agencies to ensure that the best interests and reputation of the jurisdiction are preserved and enhanced.
8. To be responsible for and to administer the daily operations and finances of the FSDA.

Skills (Essential)

1. An in depth and global knowledge of the offshore industry and the products offered.
2. Tertiary qualifications in law, accounting or a related discipline.
3. Significant international industry experience at a professional level.
4. Ability to liaise with representatives of the offshore industry, international bodies and other regulatory agencies.
5. Excellent communication skills and an able public speaker.
6. Professionally motivated and able to work alone and unsupervised.

Skills (Desirable)

7. Prior office management experience.
8. Prior Government experience including working with legislation.
9. Prior regulatory experience associated with the industry.
10. Prior marketing experience.

The FSDA is seeking an exceptional person with specific experience and skills for this new position. An appropriate remuneration package and term contract will be offered to the successful applicant. Applications should be made in writing and include a CV and be addressed to The Financial Services Development Authority and sent by e-mail to:
florence@dpmoffice.gov.ck

Applications close 31 August 2009

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