Group Head: Stakeholder Relations and Public Affairs

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

The central purpose of this role is to lead, develop and sustain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier
4) applicable to the relevant portfolios to build Old Mutual Limited’s (OML) social and reputational capital, shape a favourable policy environment and strengthen the company’s reputation as a trusted, responsible financial services group.

The incumbent will serve as a key advisor to the executive team on political, policy and stakeholder relations developments, fostering trusted relationships with decision-makers and strengthening OML’s voice in shaping financial inclusion, sustainability, and economic transformation agendas.

The role reports to the Chief Communications and Reputation Officer.

• Develop and execute Group Stakeholder Relations and Public Affairs strategy with clear stakeholder mapping to ensure competitive advantage for OML.
• Keep abreast of new developments and best practice in stakeholder relations and public affairs strategy, business planning and execution to ensure ROI for OML.

• Monitor legislative and policy developments across key markets.
• Produce monthly socio‑political and policy briefs, ad‑hoc submissions, and strategic analysis to inform executive decision‑making.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Committee on political, policy, and stakeholder relations trends that could impact the business.
• Build internal capacity and understanding of public policy across the business.

• Anticipate and manage emerging political, policy, and reputational risks.
• Provide strategic counsel during public policy debates, socio‑political crises or regulatory reviews affecting OML.
• Support thought leadership, public advocacy, and executive positioning initiatives.

• Proactively develop, manage and maintain good relationships (and favourable brand perception) with internal and external Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 stakeholders in the form of individuals and organisations that have the most influence and interest on company outcomes – targeting government, industry bodies, NGOs and multi‑lateral organisations.
• Develop a framework for OML to establish and implement strategic and value‑creating partnerships with stakeholder to advance business objectives.
• Stay abreast of key stakeholder developments and collaborate with internal Tier 1 stakeholder champions to share stakeholder intelligence.
• Provide Stakeholder Relations strategic advisory services, inclusive of stakeholder thought leadership; external environmental scanning, risk & opportunities guided by stakeholder intelligence, standards, and sound methodology.
• Represent OML at select regional and international meetings and forums (at appropriate levels) to advance the Group partnership strategy and business goals.
• Foster trust‑based working relationships with all stakeholders to facilitate the establishment of stronger working relationships and further opportunities to drive business outcomes.

• Position OML as a trusted advisor and thought leader on issues such as financial inclusion, sustainability, and economic transformation.
• Lead the preparation of policy papers, briefing notes, and executive talking points.
• Coordinate OML’s participation in national dialogues, business summits, and multilateral policy initiatives.

• Provide and lead the requisite support to the Chairman, CEO and executive management as required.
• Develop stakeholder briefing notes, messaging and content to enable the Chairman and CEO to execute engagements with stakeholders applicable to their respective portfolios.

• Lead and deliver Integrated Report Stakeholder Relations requirements.
• Prepare Board and ex‑co cycle stakeholder reporting.