A major insurance company with regional aspirations has the following vacancies for its Kenyan and projected regional network. All candidates must be self-starters and able to motivate teams.
Underwriting Manager
The candidate must be a good team leader and able manager.
• Will work with the senior management in planning and execution of efficient performance of the underwriting department, and assist in the leadership of the underwriting team.
• Will help to coordinate a team of Senior Underwriters to ensure consistency in the application of the Company’s underwriting policies, practices and excellent service delivery to clients.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in underwriting all classes of insurance.
Qualification: minimum 8 years experience, ACII and a university degree. FCII will be an added advantage
Senior Underwriters
The candidate has to assist the manager in planning and execution of efficient performance of the underwriting department, and assist in the leadership of the underwriting team.
• Will help to coordinate a team of Underwriters to ensure consistency in the application of the Company’s underwriting policies, practices and service delivery to clients.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in underwriting all classes of insurance.
Qualification: minimum 5 years experience as an underwriter, Diploma in Insurance or ACII . A university degree will be an added advantage
Claims Manager
The candidate must be a good team leader and able manager.
• Will work with the senior management in planning and execution of efficient performance of the Claims department, and assist in the leadership of the Claims and legal team.
• Will help to coordinate a team of Senior Claims handlers to ensure consistency in the application of the Company’s claims policies and practices and excellent service delivery to clients.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in underwriting all classes of insurance so that claims can be dealt with expeditiously.
Qualification: minimum 8 years experience, ACII and a university degree. A strong legal background or FCII will be an added advantage
Claims Supervisors
The candidate has to assist the manager in planning and execution of efficient performance of the Claims department, and assist in the leadership of the claims team.
• Will help to coordinate a team of Claims to ensure consistency in the application of the Company’s claims policies, practices and service delivery to clients.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in underwriting all classes of insurance so that the claims are dealt with expeditiously.
Qualification: Minimum 5 years experience as a Claims handler, Diploma in Insurance or ACII . A university degree will be an added advantage
Branch Managers
The candidate must be a good manager and have full knowledge of underwriting and claims.
• Must be able to manage the operations of the Branch and ensure that the set targets both in production and number of active intermediaries including tied agents are achieved and run the branch as a profit centre.
• Responsibilities include adherence to the branch budget, managing branch and field operations, identifying and dealing with intermediaries and direct clients
Qualification:
• Must be a Graduate with 5 Years Experience in Marketing, Underwriting, Claims.
• Diploma in Insurance.
• ACII will be an added advantage
Branch Accountants
The candidate ¡s responsible for managing the finance function of the branch under supervision of the Branch Manger and guidelines set by the Head Office.
Responsibilities include processing commissions, general ledger reconciliation, debtors reconciliations, Credit control Banking and Bank Reconciliation and providing monthly reports.
Qualification:
• Must be a CPA with minimum 5 Years Experience in a similar position.
• A university degree and knowledge of insurance will be an added advantage.
Post your CV and 3 professional references to
DNA 891
49010-00100,
Nairobi,
not later than Friday 4th March 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Jubilee Insurance Underwriters,System Administrator, Sales Manager, Actuarial Analyst, Care Manager and Medical Officer Jobs
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
We are a leading composite Insurance Company in the East African Region offering a wide range of insurance products and services to individuals, and corporate clientele.
In line with our growth strategy, we wish to invite applications for the position of:
Underwriters (General Division, Nairobi)
Key tasks will include:
• Preparing certificates and cover notes where necessary
• Preparing policy documents, debit & credit notes & endorsements and authorising them within authority limits
• Ensuring the above documents are dispatched within the set timelines
• Ensuring premiums are settled as per company policy
• Reviewing renewal terms, ensuring renewal notices go out on time and following up renewals to ensure high retention rate
• Providing quotations where required
• Following up on quotations and tenders
• Mentoring Assistant underwriters
• Obtaining new business
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in relevant field
• Half way through ACII qualification (at least 145 credits)
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in General Insurance
Underwriters (Meru, Thika, Bungoma, Kisii, Eldoret, Nyeri, Nakuru)
Key tasks will include:
• Ensuring that all systems and procedures are adhered to in the branch office
• Obtaining requests for and preparing quotations and its timely delivery
• Follow up on renewals
• Ensuring policy documents, endorsements, debit and credit notes and renewal notices are delivered on time
• Ensure safekeeping and accounting of all security documents
• Supervising branch staff and working closely with Agency managers of the various Business Units
• Enforcing the Credit Control policy and
• Marketing company products and services
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in relevant field
• Half way through ACII qualification (at least 145 credits)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Understanding of all business lines (General, Medical, Life, pensions) will be an added advantage
Windows System Administrator
Key tasks will include:
• Providing Microsoft Server Operating System (2003 R2, 2008 R2) support
• Providing Windows Exchange Server (2003, 2007, 2010) support including migration
• Providing support in MS Windows Systems
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in Computer Science
• MCSE with MS exchange experience
• Familiarity with network infrastructure
• Familiarity with backup software and strategies including disaster recovery operations
Medical Sales Manager (Corporate and Retail)
The overall responsibility will be to grow the medical business, both corporate and retail
Key tasks will include:
• Growing the business against set targets both in new business and retention
• Enhancing relationships with intermediaries and direct clients
• Ensuring timely submission of quotations and tenders
• Ensuring proper set up of new and renewed schemes
• Assist in pricing of the various products and schemes
• Advising on terms of cover to enable proper underwriting and claims processing
• Coordinating presentations to scheme members eg. health talks, medical camps
• Assisting in product development to ensure that our products are relevant
Qualifications and experience:
• Graduate degree (marketing, commerce, insurance)
• Professional insurance certificates
• At least 3 years’ experience in Medical Insurance
Actuarial Analyst (Medical Division)
The overall responsibility will be to perform all analytical and statistical work of the division.
Tasks will include:
• Medical product pricing (for all the companies in the region)
• Product development
• Profit testing of existing products
• Competitor analysis and strategy development
• Monitoring claims experience and developing actuarial models to project claim patterns
• Negotiating re-insurance treaties
• Renewal of schemes
Qualifications and experience:
• Graduate degree in Bsc. Actuarial Science
• Institute of Actuarial Examination (UK) – IOA (minimum 6 papers)
• Minimum 3 years experience in Insurance industry, preferably Medical Insurance
Care Manager (Medical Division)
The overall responsibility will be to control and manage the benefit utilisation through pre-authorisation and case management, to ensure quality and cost effective care.
Tasks will include:
• Pre- authorising admissions as per set guidelines
• Negotiating professional fees with service providers
• Interacting with clients and service providers to ensure that the care is given within policy guidelines
• Reviewing medical reports and claims for compliance within guidelines
• Ensuring that accurate data is captured into the system
• Liaising with underwriters on scope of cover for the various schemes
• Managing the 24 hour emergency help line
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree or diploma in nursing
• Basic understanding of the concepts of Insurance
Medical Underwriter
Key tasks will include:
• Timely preparation of quotations within set standards
• Preparing policy documents, endorsements debit and credit notes
• Maintaining the membership database
• Inviting for scheme renewals
• Preparing underwriting technical reports
• Assisting in tender documentation
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in relevant field
• Half way through ACII qualification (at least 145 credits)
• Minimum 3 years similar experience in Medical insurance set up
Medical Officer
The overall responsibility will be to provide clinical guidelines to the medical claims staff.
Key tasks will include:
• Guiding and advising claims staff on queries
• Assisting claims staff in obtaining required information from providers
• Reviewing medical claims for compliance within set guidelines
• Liaising with underwriters on scope of cover for various schemes
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining an audit programme for Medical providers
• Interacting with clients and service providers to ensure that the care is given within policy guidelines
• Participating in client meetings and member education
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in Medicine with at least 2 years of practice
• Basic understanding of the concepts of Insurance
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:
Group Human Resources Manager,
Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd,
P.O. Box 30376-00100 Nairobi
Or Email: recruitment@jubileekenya.com
Closing date of applications: 2 March 2011
In line with our growth strategy, we wish to invite applications for the position of:
Underwriters (General Division, Nairobi)
Key tasks will include:
• Preparing certificates and cover notes where necessary
• Preparing policy documents, debit & credit notes & endorsements and authorising them within authority limits
• Ensuring the above documents are dispatched within the set timelines
• Ensuring premiums are settled as per company policy
• Reviewing renewal terms, ensuring renewal notices go out on time and following up renewals to ensure high retention rate
• Providing quotations where required
• Following up on quotations and tenders
• Mentoring Assistant underwriters
• Obtaining new business
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in relevant field
• Half way through ACII qualification (at least 145 credits)
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in General Insurance
Underwriters (Meru, Thika, Bungoma, Kisii, Eldoret, Nyeri, Nakuru)
Key tasks will include:
• Ensuring that all systems and procedures are adhered to in the branch office
• Obtaining requests for and preparing quotations and its timely delivery
• Follow up on renewals
• Ensuring policy documents, endorsements, debit and credit notes and renewal notices are delivered on time
• Ensure safekeeping and accounting of all security documents
• Supervising branch staff and working closely with Agency managers of the various Business Units
• Enforcing the Credit Control policy and
• Marketing company products and services
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in relevant field
• Half way through ACII qualification (at least 145 credits)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Understanding of all business lines (General, Medical, Life, pensions) will be an added advantage
Windows System Administrator
Key tasks will include:
• Providing Microsoft Server Operating System (2003 R2, 2008 R2) support
• Providing Windows Exchange Server (2003, 2007, 2010) support including migration
• Providing support in MS Windows Systems
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in Computer Science
• MCSE with MS exchange experience
• Familiarity with network infrastructure
• Familiarity with backup software and strategies including disaster recovery operations
Medical Sales Manager (Corporate and Retail)
The overall responsibility will be to grow the medical business, both corporate and retail
Key tasks will include:
• Growing the business against set targets both in new business and retention
• Enhancing relationships with intermediaries and direct clients
• Ensuring timely submission of quotations and tenders
• Ensuring proper set up of new and renewed schemes
• Assist in pricing of the various products and schemes
• Advising on terms of cover to enable proper underwriting and claims processing
• Coordinating presentations to scheme members eg. health talks, medical camps
• Assisting in product development to ensure that our products are relevant
Qualifications and experience:
• Graduate degree (marketing, commerce, insurance)
• Professional insurance certificates
• At least 3 years’ experience in Medical Insurance
Actuarial Analyst (Medical Division)
The overall responsibility will be to perform all analytical and statistical work of the division.
Tasks will include:
• Medical product pricing (for all the companies in the region)
• Product development
• Profit testing of existing products
• Competitor analysis and strategy development
• Monitoring claims experience and developing actuarial models to project claim patterns
• Negotiating re-insurance treaties
• Renewal of schemes
Qualifications and experience:
• Graduate degree in Bsc. Actuarial Science
• Institute of Actuarial Examination (UK) – IOA (minimum 6 papers)
• Minimum 3 years experience in Insurance industry, preferably Medical Insurance
Care Manager (Medical Division)
The overall responsibility will be to control and manage the benefit utilisation through pre-authorisation and case management, to ensure quality and cost effective care.
Tasks will include:
• Pre- authorising admissions as per set guidelines
• Negotiating professional fees with service providers
• Interacting with clients and service providers to ensure that the care is given within policy guidelines
• Reviewing medical reports and claims for compliance within guidelines
• Ensuring that accurate data is captured into the system
• Liaising with underwriters on scope of cover for the various schemes
• Managing the 24 hour emergency help line
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree or diploma in nursing
• Basic understanding of the concepts of Insurance
Medical Underwriter
Key tasks will include:
• Timely preparation of quotations within set standards
• Preparing policy documents, endorsements debit and credit notes
• Maintaining the membership database
• Inviting for scheme renewals
• Preparing underwriting technical reports
• Assisting in tender documentation
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in relevant field
• Half way through ACII qualification (at least 145 credits)
• Minimum 3 years similar experience in Medical insurance set up
Medical Officer
The overall responsibility will be to provide clinical guidelines to the medical claims staff.
Key tasks will include:
• Guiding and advising claims staff on queries
• Assisting claims staff in obtaining required information from providers
• Reviewing medical claims for compliance within set guidelines
• Liaising with underwriters on scope of cover for various schemes
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining an audit programme for Medical providers
• Interacting with clients and service providers to ensure that the care is given within policy guidelines
• Participating in client meetings and member education
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree in Medicine with at least 2 years of practice
• Basic understanding of the concepts of Insurance
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:
Group Human Resources Manager,
Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd,
P.O. Box 30376-00100 Nairobi
Or Email: recruitment@jubileekenya.com
Closing date of applications: 2 March 2011
British American Group Sales, ICT, Portfolio Management and Internal Audit Jobs
British-American is a leading financial services Group in the country offering a wide range of Insurance and Asset management services to individuals, small businesses, corporations and government entities.
British-American is a Global financial services company with offices in London, Mauritius, Malta, Uganda and Kenya. The Group has a long heritage, providing financial services since 1920.
Companies within the group have been successful in providing investment products and services and are market leaders in their respective jurisdiction.
As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals to fill the following positions.
1. Corporate Sales Executive - General Insurance
Thika, Embu, Meru, Kisii
Four Positions
Ref: BAI/1/2011GI
This position reports to the Sales Manager — General Insurance
Job Purpose
Ensure full representation on General Insurance and other corporate products to clients and intermediaries.
Nature and Scope
The job holder is responsible for General Insurance Sale’s functions in their respective regions and its environs.
Key Responsibilities
• Service new business directly through intermediaries.
• Service existing business.
• Follow up renewals under his area.
• Identify and recommend new Agents/Brokers to Head Office for appointment.
• Liaison with Agents and Brokers.
• Issue and account for motor certificates.
• Undertake initial underwriting of business to ensure sound acceptance of risk .
• Handle customer complaints, written or verbal, and refer to head office where necessary.
• Credit control.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• University Graduate and or Good advancement in ACII.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in General Insurance with bias in underwriting, sales and credit control.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
2. Corporate Sales Executive - Medical Insurance
Ref: BAI /2/2011GI
This position reports to the Assistant Sales Manager — Corporate Group Medical.
Job Purpose
• To work with the Medical Sales Manager to ensure that all production and Market share objectives are attained.
Nature and Scope
• The job holder is responsible for interacting with Brokers, British-American Financial Advisors and direct corporate clients — Main source of business.
Key Responsibilities
• Secure new business directly or through intermediaries.
• Ensure that accurate and competitive quotations are prepared and delivered promptly to prospective clients, brokers and agents.
• Process Tenders and avail required documentation on time.
• Ensure excellent customer service to enable the Company retain existing customers and attract prospective clients.
• Follow-up renewals to ensure business retention is optimized and the prescribed retention ratio is achieved.
• Continuously develop and expand network of brokers and agents.
• Train British-American Financial Advisors on the medical product to enable them sell effectively.
• Do presentations of our medical product to new and existing customers, and prospective clients.
• Gather marketing intelligence statistics to facilitate development of strategies to give the company a competitive advantage.
• Handle customer complaints, written or verbal.
• Assist in the product re-designing based on the intelligence reports.
• Enhance team work and liaison with Medical underwriting and claims department staff to ensure excellent services are offered to our clients.
• Present an excellent image of the Company.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• University Graduate.
• Good advancement in ACII.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Medical Insurance with bias in Medical sales.
• Computer Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
3. Systems Development Manager
Ref: BAI/3/2011ICT
Job Purpose
• The role has a leadership responsibility in ensuring effective, dynamic and efficient change of information technology platform in tandem with the technology changes required to implement the business strategy.
Nature and Scope
• The holder of the position reports to the Group ICT Manager.
Key Responsibilities
The job will involve:
• People management.
• Project management.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for technology improvements that will lead to business efficiency gains and effectiveness.
Tasks will include:
• Assisting the Group ICT Manager in building a culture of high performance.
• Pro-activity.
• Business co-operation and continuous improvement within the area of programme delivery.
• The person will be tasked with tracking IT development budgets and KPIs.
• Through consultation promote adoption and use of company standards and processes.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven working experience in the following:
• Demonstrated track record for ERP solution delivery and cost reduction.
• Project Management.
• Systems Analysis/Programming.
• Knowledge of Oracle and MSQL,4th generation programming knowledge.
• 7 years’ minimum experience in managing multi-site development teams across concurrent projects.
4. Database Administrator / Business Intelligence Administrator
Ref: BAI/4/2O11ICT
Job Purpose
• To oversee all aspects of all business databases and providing business intelligence platform.
Nature and Scope
• The position reports to the Group ICT Manager.
• The DBA will be responsible for administration of all activities in the production environment as it pertains to databases on each database server.
• The job holder will also strategically design and implement BI software and systems, including integration with databases and data warehouses.
• This includes selecting, blueprinting, gathering requirements, designing and rolling out BI solutions to end users.
• The Business intelligence role is also responsible for ensuring high levels of BI availability through support functions and in-depth testing.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and enforce the Group’s database standards, guidelines and operational policies and procedures.
• Review physical structures, review performance maintenance and utilities associated with each structure (i.e., REORGS, LOAD, UNLOADS).
• Review necessary storage media (DASD and Tape).
• Review SQL performance and Tuning.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• A first degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of development experience.
• Oracle database Certification, SQL Server, DB2, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Windows and Unix Operating systems.
5. Systems Analyst/Developer
Ref: BAI/5/201 1ICT
The System Analyst/Developer will report to the Systems Development Manager in ICT Department.
Job Summary
The Systems Analyst/Developer position requires strong business skills and would be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and occasionally modifying systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support application systems.
The incumbent will consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives.
The incumbent will also be responsible for writing documentation to describe custom configuration of applications and operating procedures to liaison with 3rd party application development consultants.
Responsibilities
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance the groups’ existing systems.
• Identify opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes.
• Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting of groups’ existing systems.
• Assist network engineer with application installation and testing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements.
• Analyze data contained in the corporate database and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement solutions.
• Provides assistance and advice to business users in the effective use of applications and information technology.
• Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, etc.
• Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications.
• Assist in the creation of the system design and functional specifications for all new development projects.
• Serve as a liaison and facilitator between all business units to assist in addressing and resolving IT software issues.
Qualifications:
• The candidate will have a first degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• A minimum of S years of technology experience with at least 3 years hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Background in Microsoft.NET, Visual Basic, Excel Word, Outlook and HTML.
• Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft 01*1cc Products, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project.
• Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications.
• Technical experience with systems networking, databases, Web development, and user support.
6. Business Systems Developer
Ref: BAI/6/2011ICT
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Systems Development Manager, the Business Systems Developer is charged with translating functional business requirements to technical requirements and developing software solutions to business challenges.
Key Responsibilities
• Translate functional business requirements into technical requirements.
• Lead the development and testing of the applications. Evaluate requests for new or modified applications, to determine feasibility and compatibility with current systems.
• Develop data integration interfaces for various systems.
• Maintain and develop software modules using .Net Framework and Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Develop platforms for automation of business processes and self-service management reporting.
Qualification, Knowledge, Experience
• First degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of development experience.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Stored Procedures, Functions and Triggers.
• In depth knowledge ofASP.NET, VB.Net.
• Outstanding knowledge of database design, maintenance and manipulation.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with Crystal reports and SQL Reporting services.
• Microsoft developer certifications MCPD/MCSD will be an advantage.
7. Business Systems Analyst
Ref: BAI/7/2011ICT
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, the Business Systems Analyst is charged with supporting the Information Systems needs of the organization by analyzing business challenges to identify and implementing solutions towards business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Key responsibilities will include liaising with users to identify changes that are necessary for the systems to continue supporting the business strategy.
• Providing robust analysis and critique the identified changes that will address the intended business needs while factoring seamless integration with existing solutions for the overall fit.
• Working with the other business analysts to implement and maintain enterprise-wide data warehouse solution for consolidated corporate reporting and analytics.
• Assist in automation of business processes, problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions to better meet customer needs including special needs, designs or enhancements to interface with existing systems as needed.
Qualification, Knowledge, Experience
• Candidates must be a graduate in information Systems or related discipline and have at least 3 years’ experience in business systems project related assignments including but not limited to: - Project Management, Systems analysis and design, Programing, Database design and administration Systems integration and User training.
• In depth knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems.
• In depth knowledge of SharePoint Server and desktop operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Visio.
• Microsoft certifications MCTS/MCSE will be an advantage.
8. IT Analyst (2)
Ref: BAI/8/2011ICT
Job Purpose
• To assist in the daily operations of business systems to the company, assist users in data extraction for reports and provide first level support to users on software, database administration and deal with general IT department administrative tasks.
Nature and Scope
• The position reports to the Senior IT Analyst, The job holder is responsible for providing Prqgramming/technical support, data extraction, data analysis, user management, including training of users and basic administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
• Data extraction and analysis.
• Conducting and providing clients with technical support and customer service physically and over the telephone on any issue that may arise.
• Database administration, maintenance and management on Oracle Based Systems.
• Diagnosis, repair and maintenance Business system software problems.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology OR related discipline.
9. Portfolio Manager- Equities
Ref: BAA/9/2011FM
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Portfolio Manager — Equities will be responsible for analyzing investment portfolios to determine asset allocation opportunities to maximize return or minimize investment risk, review and implement the underlying investment guidelines and structuring the portfolios accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
• General portfolio management responsibilities of all equity asset classes including review analyze and re-balance client portfolios on an ongoing basis to maintain compliance with model portfolio.
• Maintain portfolio composition by monitoring individual security and sector deviations from index.
• Executing equities securities transactions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Analyze economic cycles with the view to determine whether growth or value methods of stock selection are most appropriate at any given point in time.
• Gather and conduct research relating to equities and provide qualitative and quantitative research coverage for equity market.
• Perform data and information analysis on market trends across all markets.
• Serve as the lead representative of the company research in the market.
• Prepare various investment reports.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with strong academic record.
• Masters degree in a quantitative discipline would be an added advantage.
• Minimum five (5) years working experience in financial markets with hands on exposure to equities securities.
• Professional qualification in Finance/Investment e.g. attained CFA status or actively studying for CFA.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with strong knowledge of investments.
• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong team player with excellent leadership skills.
10. Internal Audit Assistant
Ref: BAI/3/2011/IA
Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the Internal Audit Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Internal Auditor in improving the Group’s accounting, administrative and internal controls and ensuring compliance with the laid down policies and procedures as well as compliance with relevant legislation.
The job holder will also assist in ensuring that the Group’s resources are optimally utilized and that the assets are safeguarded.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out detailed audit tests on group operations based on standard audit programmes as directed by the Internal Auditor.
• Gather adequate audit evidence to support findings and suggestions for improvement.
• Discuss the findings with the auditees so that only unresolved issues appear in the final report.
• Maintain adequate and properly referenced internal audit working papers and internal audit files.
• Assist the Internal Auditor in the audit of branch offices to ensure company income is completely and properly accounted for.
• Assist the Internal Auditor to carry out ad hoc special assignments.
• Write detailed draft and final reports including findings, implications, recommendations, management comments and implementation schedule for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Perform post — implementation reviews and report on implementation status.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting or Finance Option) or a related discipline.
• Computer literacy in spreadsheets, word-processing and accounting packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team building skills.
11. Information Systems Audit Assistant
Ref: BAI/4/2011/IA
Reporting to the Information Systems Auditor, the job holder will be responsible for assisting the Information Systems Auditor in improving the Group’s information systems controls and compliance with the laid down policies and procedures as well as compliance with relevant legislation.
The job holder will also assist in ensuring that the Group’s ICT resources are optimally utilized.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out detailed audit tests on all the Group’s automated systems in accordance with the approved Annual Audit Plan.
• Reviewing existing information systems controls on all areas of the Group’s operations and making recommendations for improvement.
• Carrying out pre — implementation reviews of projects requiring acquisition of new IT software and Hardware and assessing their technical viability.
• Carrying out post implementation reviews of newly installed information systems and system changes within the Group.
• Reviewing security controls on all the Group’s information systems.
• Reviewing internal controls on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Write detailed draft and final reports including findings, implications, recommendations, management comments and implementation schedule for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Perform post — implementation reviews of previous audit recommendations and reporting on implementation status.
• Attend to other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelors degree in information Systems from a reputable University.
• Good technical knowledge and skills in MS Windows, MS SQL and Oracle Database Management Systems, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Intranet and client/server environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team building skills.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.
In-house training and a professional office environment will also be offered.
If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to hr@british-american.co.ke.
Hard copies will not be accepted.
Quote the reference number as the subject of the application.
Applications should be received not later than 1st March 2011.
British-American is a Global financial services company with offices in London, Mauritius, Malta, Uganda and Kenya. The Group has a long heritage, providing financial services since 1920.
Companies within the group have been successful in providing investment products and services and are market leaders in their respective jurisdiction.
As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals to fill the following positions.
1. Corporate Sales Executive - General Insurance
Thika, Embu, Meru, Kisii
Four Positions
Ref: BAI/1/2011GI
This position reports to the Sales Manager — General Insurance
Job Purpose
Ensure full representation on General Insurance and other corporate products to clients and intermediaries.
Nature and Scope
The job holder is responsible for General Insurance Sale’s functions in their respective regions and its environs.
Key Responsibilities
• Service new business directly through intermediaries.
• Service existing business.
• Follow up renewals under his area.
• Identify and recommend new Agents/Brokers to Head Office for appointment.
• Liaison with Agents and Brokers.
• Issue and account for motor certificates.
• Undertake initial underwriting of business to ensure sound acceptance of risk .
• Handle customer complaints, written or verbal, and refer to head office where necessary.
• Credit control.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• University Graduate and or Good advancement in ACII.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in General Insurance with bias in underwriting, sales and credit control.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
2. Corporate Sales Executive - Medical Insurance
Ref: BAI /2/2011GI
This position reports to the Assistant Sales Manager — Corporate Group Medical.
Job Purpose
• To work with the Medical Sales Manager to ensure that all production and Market share objectives are attained.
Nature and Scope
• The job holder is responsible for interacting with Brokers, British-American Financial Advisors and direct corporate clients — Main source of business.
Key Responsibilities
• Secure new business directly or through intermediaries.
• Ensure that accurate and competitive quotations are prepared and delivered promptly to prospective clients, brokers and agents.
• Process Tenders and avail required documentation on time.
• Ensure excellent customer service to enable the Company retain existing customers and attract prospective clients.
• Follow-up renewals to ensure business retention is optimized and the prescribed retention ratio is achieved.
• Continuously develop and expand network of brokers and agents.
• Train British-American Financial Advisors on the medical product to enable them sell effectively.
• Do presentations of our medical product to new and existing customers, and prospective clients.
• Gather marketing intelligence statistics to facilitate development of strategies to give the company a competitive advantage.
• Handle customer complaints, written or verbal.
• Assist in the product re-designing based on the intelligence reports.
• Enhance team work and liaison with Medical underwriting and claims department staff to ensure excellent services are offered to our clients.
• Present an excellent image of the Company.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• University Graduate.
• Good advancement in ACII.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Medical Insurance with bias in Medical sales.
• Computer Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
3. Systems Development Manager
Ref: BAI/3/2011ICT
Job Purpose
• The role has a leadership responsibility in ensuring effective, dynamic and efficient change of information technology platform in tandem with the technology changes required to implement the business strategy.
Nature and Scope
• The holder of the position reports to the Group ICT Manager.
Key Responsibilities
The job will involve:
• People management.
• Project management.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for technology improvements that will lead to business efficiency gains and effectiveness.
Tasks will include:
• Assisting the Group ICT Manager in building a culture of high performance.
• Pro-activity.
• Business co-operation and continuous improvement within the area of programme delivery.
• The person will be tasked with tracking IT development budgets and KPIs.
• Through consultation promote adoption and use of company standards and processes.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven working experience in the following:
• Demonstrated track record for ERP solution delivery and cost reduction.
• Project Management.
• Systems Analysis/Programming.
• Knowledge of Oracle and MSQL,4th generation programming knowledge.
• 7 years’ minimum experience in managing multi-site development teams across concurrent projects.
4. Database Administrator / Business Intelligence Administrator
Ref: BAI/4/2O11ICT
Job Purpose
• To oversee all aspects of all business databases and providing business intelligence platform.
Nature and Scope
• The position reports to the Group ICT Manager.
• The DBA will be responsible for administration of all activities in the production environment as it pertains to databases on each database server.
• The job holder will also strategically design and implement BI software and systems, including integration with databases and data warehouses.
• This includes selecting, blueprinting, gathering requirements, designing and rolling out BI solutions to end users.
• The Business intelligence role is also responsible for ensuring high levels of BI availability through support functions and in-depth testing.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and enforce the Group’s database standards, guidelines and operational policies and procedures.
• Review physical structures, review performance maintenance and utilities associated with each structure (i.e., REORGS, LOAD, UNLOADS).
• Review necessary storage media (DASD and Tape).
• Review SQL performance and Tuning.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• A first degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of development experience.
• Oracle database Certification, SQL Server, DB2, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Windows and Unix Operating systems.
5. Systems Analyst/Developer
Ref: BAI/5/201 1ICT
The System Analyst/Developer will report to the Systems Development Manager in ICT Department.
Job Summary
The Systems Analyst/Developer position requires strong business skills and would be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and occasionally modifying systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support application systems.
The incumbent will consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives.
The incumbent will also be responsible for writing documentation to describe custom configuration of applications and operating procedures to liaison with 3rd party application development consultants.
Responsibilities
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance the groups’ existing systems.
• Identify opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes.
• Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting of groups’ existing systems.
• Assist network engineer with application installation and testing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements.
• Analyze data contained in the corporate database and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement solutions.
• Provides assistance and advice to business users in the effective use of applications and information technology.
• Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, etc.
• Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications.
• Assist in the creation of the system design and functional specifications for all new development projects.
• Serve as a liaison and facilitator between all business units to assist in addressing and resolving IT software issues.
Qualifications:
• The candidate will have a first degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• A minimum of S years of technology experience with at least 3 years hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Background in Microsoft.NET, Visual Basic, Excel Word, Outlook and HTML.
• Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft 01*1cc Products, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project.
• Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications.
• Technical experience with systems networking, databases, Web development, and user support.
6. Business Systems Developer
Ref: BAI/6/2011ICT
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Systems Development Manager, the Business Systems Developer is charged with translating functional business requirements to technical requirements and developing software solutions to business challenges.
Key Responsibilities
• Translate functional business requirements into technical requirements.
• Lead the development and testing of the applications. Evaluate requests for new or modified applications, to determine feasibility and compatibility with current systems.
• Develop data integration interfaces for various systems.
• Maintain and develop software modules using .Net Framework and Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Develop platforms for automation of business processes and self-service management reporting.
Qualification, Knowledge, Experience
• First degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of development experience.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Stored Procedures, Functions and Triggers.
• In depth knowledge ofASP.NET, VB.Net.
• Outstanding knowledge of database design, maintenance and manipulation.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with Crystal reports and SQL Reporting services.
• Microsoft developer certifications MCPD/MCSD will be an advantage.
7. Business Systems Analyst
Ref: BAI/7/2011ICT
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, the Business Systems Analyst is charged with supporting the Information Systems needs of the organization by analyzing business challenges to identify and implementing solutions towards business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Key responsibilities will include liaising with users to identify changes that are necessary for the systems to continue supporting the business strategy.
• Providing robust analysis and critique the identified changes that will address the intended business needs while factoring seamless integration with existing solutions for the overall fit.
• Working with the other business analysts to implement and maintain enterprise-wide data warehouse solution for consolidated corporate reporting and analytics.
• Assist in automation of business processes, problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions to better meet customer needs including special needs, designs or enhancements to interface with existing systems as needed.
Qualification, Knowledge, Experience
• Candidates must be a graduate in information Systems or related discipline and have at least 3 years’ experience in business systems project related assignments including but not limited to: - Project Management, Systems analysis and design, Programing, Database design and administration Systems integration and User training.
• In depth knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems.
• In depth knowledge of SharePoint Server and desktop operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Visio.
• Microsoft certifications MCTS/MCSE will be an advantage.
8. IT Analyst (2)
Ref: BAI/8/2011ICT
Job Purpose
• To assist in the daily operations of business systems to the company, assist users in data extraction for reports and provide first level support to users on software, database administration and deal with general IT department administrative tasks.
Nature and Scope
• The position reports to the Senior IT Analyst, The job holder is responsible for providing Prqgramming/technical support, data extraction, data analysis, user management, including training of users and basic administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
• Data extraction and analysis.
• Conducting and providing clients with technical support and customer service physically and over the telephone on any issue that may arise.
• Database administration, maintenance and management on Oracle Based Systems.
• Diagnosis, repair and maintenance Business system software problems.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology OR related discipline.
9. Portfolio Manager- Equities
Ref: BAA/9/2011FM
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Portfolio Manager — Equities will be responsible for analyzing investment portfolios to determine asset allocation opportunities to maximize return or minimize investment risk, review and implement the underlying investment guidelines and structuring the portfolios accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
• General portfolio management responsibilities of all equity asset classes including review analyze and re-balance client portfolios on an ongoing basis to maintain compliance with model portfolio.
• Maintain portfolio composition by monitoring individual security and sector deviations from index.
• Executing equities securities transactions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Analyze economic cycles with the view to determine whether growth or value methods of stock selection are most appropriate at any given point in time.
• Gather and conduct research relating to equities and provide qualitative and quantitative research coverage for equity market.
• Perform data and information analysis on market trends across all markets.
• Serve as the lead representative of the company research in the market.
• Prepare various investment reports.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with strong academic record.
• Masters degree in a quantitative discipline would be an added advantage.
• Minimum five (5) years working experience in financial markets with hands on exposure to equities securities.
• Professional qualification in Finance/Investment e.g. attained CFA status or actively studying for CFA.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with strong knowledge of investments.
• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong team player with excellent leadership skills.
10. Internal Audit Assistant
Ref: BAI/3/2011/IA
Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the Internal Audit Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Internal Auditor in improving the Group’s accounting, administrative and internal controls and ensuring compliance with the laid down policies and procedures as well as compliance with relevant legislation.
The job holder will also assist in ensuring that the Group’s resources are optimally utilized and that the assets are safeguarded.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out detailed audit tests on group operations based on standard audit programmes as directed by the Internal Auditor.
• Gather adequate audit evidence to support findings and suggestions for improvement.
• Discuss the findings with the auditees so that only unresolved issues appear in the final report.
• Maintain adequate and properly referenced internal audit working papers and internal audit files.
• Assist the Internal Auditor in the audit of branch offices to ensure company income is completely and properly accounted for.
• Assist the Internal Auditor to carry out ad hoc special assignments.
• Write detailed draft and final reports including findings, implications, recommendations, management comments and implementation schedule for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Perform post — implementation reviews and report on implementation status.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting or Finance Option) or a related discipline.
• Computer literacy in spreadsheets, word-processing and accounting packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team building skills.
11. Information Systems Audit Assistant
Ref: BAI/4/2011/IA
Reporting to the Information Systems Auditor, the job holder will be responsible for assisting the Information Systems Auditor in improving the Group’s information systems controls and compliance with the laid down policies and procedures as well as compliance with relevant legislation.
The job holder will also assist in ensuring that the Group’s ICT resources are optimally utilized.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out detailed audit tests on all the Group’s automated systems in accordance with the approved Annual Audit Plan.
• Reviewing existing information systems controls on all areas of the Group’s operations and making recommendations for improvement.
• Carrying out pre — implementation reviews of projects requiring acquisition of new IT software and Hardware and assessing their technical viability.
• Carrying out post implementation reviews of newly installed information systems and system changes within the Group.
• Reviewing security controls on all the Group’s information systems.
• Reviewing internal controls on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Write detailed draft and final reports including findings, implications, recommendations, management comments and implementation schedule for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Perform post — implementation reviews of previous audit recommendations and reporting on implementation status.
• Attend to other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelors degree in information Systems from a reputable University.
• Good technical knowledge and skills in MS Windows, MS SQL and Oracle Database Management Systems, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Intranet and client/server environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team building skills.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.
In-house training and a professional office environment will also be offered.
If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to hr@british-american.co.ke.
Hard copies will not be accepted.
Quote the reference number as the subject of the application.
Applications should be received not later than 1st March 2011.
Claims Supervisor Job - Clarkson Notcutt Insurance Broker
Monday, February 21, 2011
Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Broker) is one of the oldest brokerage firms in the industry.
Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally.
Vision: To be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management
Mission Statement: To continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders
Our Values: We embrace a team that is of integrity and shared purpose. One that is innovative, caring and focused on its development while having a social responsibility to the community it serves
We are looking for ambitious, self‐driven candidates to fill the following vacancy:
Supervisor ‐ Claims
The duties and responsibilities will include:‐
• Reviewing of documents and pertinent requirements regarding an insurance claim.
• Ensure that the insurance claim made by the claimant is complete in form and complies with the documentary requirements of an insurance claim.
• To advice claimants regarding basic matters about their insurance coverage in relation to the insurance claim.
• Respond to both internal and external claims inquiries concerning benefits, claims process, service providers, and the filing/completion of proper forms.
• Recording and processing of all claims transactions to ensure they are accurately entered in the system.
• Opening of hard‐copy claim files.
• Prepare claims registers for claims meetings and update the various claims reports.
• Prepare initial claim letter and mail to insured, along with appropriate forms for completion.
• Track and follow up on receipt of necessary forms.
• Coordinate with the Underwriting department, as necessary.
• Generally ensuring the highest level of quality customer service in the claims process.
Job Requirements:
• At least 4 years work experience in an insurance claims department
• Excellent knowledge in general insurance business and claims processing
• IIK or CII Diploma Qualification or good progress
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
• A good understanding of insurance guidelines, policies, principles and practices including market dynamics will be required
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Team player and a quick learner
• Computer Literacy is a must
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: hr@clarknot.com by 28th February 2011
Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally.
Vision: To be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management
Mission Statement: To continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders
Our Values: We embrace a team that is of integrity and shared purpose. One that is innovative, caring and focused on its development while having a social responsibility to the community it serves
We are looking for ambitious, self‐driven candidates to fill the following vacancy:
Supervisor ‐ Claims
The duties and responsibilities will include:‐
• Reviewing of documents and pertinent requirements regarding an insurance claim.
• Ensure that the insurance claim made by the claimant is complete in form and complies with the documentary requirements of an insurance claim.
• To advice claimants regarding basic matters about their insurance coverage in relation to the insurance claim.
• Respond to both internal and external claims inquiries concerning benefits, claims process, service providers, and the filing/completion of proper forms.
• Recording and processing of all claims transactions to ensure they are accurately entered in the system.
• Opening of hard‐copy claim files.
• Prepare claims registers for claims meetings and update the various claims reports.
• Prepare initial claim letter and mail to insured, along with appropriate forms for completion.
• Track and follow up on receipt of necessary forms.
• Coordinate with the Underwriting department, as necessary.
• Generally ensuring the highest level of quality customer service in the claims process.
Job Requirements:
• At least 4 years work experience in an insurance claims department
• Excellent knowledge in general insurance business and claims processing
• IIK or CII Diploma Qualification or good progress
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
• A good understanding of insurance guidelines, policies, principles and practices including market dynamics will be required
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Team player and a quick learner
• Computer Literacy is a must
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: hr@clarknot.com by 28th February 2011
Insurance Marketing Executives (General Business) Jobs
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Marketing Executives (General Business)
Areas: Nairobi, Thika, Meru, Machakos, Kisii, Kisumu, Mombasa, Embu, Kakamega
Primary Responsibility
Ensuring that the production targeted are attained and favorable relationships are maintained with customers and intermediaries.
Key responsibilities
• Secure new business directly or through intermediaries.
• Service existing business and follow up renewals within the service benchmarks and in line with the monthly renewal target.
• Identify and recommend new Agents/Brokers to Head Office for appointment.
• Liaison with Agents and Brokers.
• Prepare and submit premium quotations to intermediaries/clients on request.
• Follow up premium payments and other payments with intermediaries and direct clients.
• Forward weekly and monthly reports as required
• Gather marketing intelligence including competition, new products and also about the Company’s image
• Undertake initial underwriting of business to ensure sound acceptance of risk.
• Ensure that policy documents, endorsements and renewal notices/advices are processed
• Handle customer complaints written or verbal on a timely basis.
• Issuing of motor certificates and non motor cover notes
• Maintaining proper record keeping systems at the branch.
• Reconciling accounts statements
• Ensuring duly completed claim forms from intermediaries/clients are submitted to the Head office within our service benchmarks and follow up to ensure prompt settlement of claims.
Requirements
• First university degree
• Professional qualification in marketing
• Certificate of proficiency (COP). A diploma in insurance will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge in General insurance products
• At least three years experience in marketing General insurance products
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with detailed curriculum vitae indicating their daytime telephone contacts by 20th February 2011 to: ericknjugunamadison@gmail.com
Areas: Nairobi, Thika, Meru, Machakos, Kisii, Kisumu, Mombasa, Embu, Kakamega
Primary Responsibility
Ensuring that the production targeted are attained and favorable relationships are maintained with customers and intermediaries.
Key responsibilities
• Secure new business directly or through intermediaries.
• Service existing business and follow up renewals within the service benchmarks and in line with the monthly renewal target.
• Identify and recommend new Agents/Brokers to Head Office for appointment.
• Liaison with Agents and Brokers.
• Prepare and submit premium quotations to intermediaries/clients on request.
• Follow up premium payments and other payments with intermediaries and direct clients.
• Forward weekly and monthly reports as required
• Gather marketing intelligence including competition, new products and also about the Company’s image
• Undertake initial underwriting of business to ensure sound acceptance of risk.
• Ensure that policy documents, endorsements and renewal notices/advices are processed
• Handle customer complaints written or verbal on a timely basis.
• Issuing of motor certificates and non motor cover notes
• Maintaining proper record keeping systems at the branch.
• Reconciling accounts statements
• Ensuring duly completed claim forms from intermediaries/clients are submitted to the Head office within our service benchmarks and follow up to ensure prompt settlement of claims.
Requirements
• First university degree
• Professional qualification in marketing
• Certificate of proficiency (COP). A diploma in insurance will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge in General insurance products
• At least three years experience in marketing General insurance products
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with detailed curriculum vitae indicating their daytime telephone contacts by 20th February 2011 to: ericknjugunamadison@gmail.com
Technical and Underwriting Manager Job
Reporting to the MD and a member of the company’s management committee, the post has overall responsibility for underwriting and all technical matters in the company.
Duties and responsibilities
• To design and ensure proper underwriting procedures, documentation and process are in place.
• To advice management on special risk and ensure all re-insurance treaties are in place
• To offer support to the marketing team on technical maters
Qualification and experience
• Bachelor s degree in Statistics & Commerce or business administration from a reputable university
• Professional qualification in insurance (at least CII diploma or above)
• 3-5 years management experience in a technical position in a reputable insurance company
Essential skills for the post
• Good relationship building skills & Proactive and result delivery focused
• Ability to be creative and bring new ideas to the role
• Good analytical.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
Note
Applicant should be in the range of 25-35 years of age and ladies are encouraged to apply
A detailed CV should be posted on line to (insuranceworld2011@hotmail.com) before 15-Feb-2011 and original & copies of the necessary certificates should be produced during the interview for only short listed candidates
Duties and responsibilities
• To design and ensure proper underwriting procedures, documentation and process are in place.
• To advice management on special risk and ensure all re-insurance treaties are in place
• To offer support to the marketing team on technical maters
Qualification and experience
• Bachelor s degree in Statistics & Commerce or business administration from a reputable university
• Professional qualification in insurance (at least CII diploma or above)
• 3-5 years management experience in a technical position in a reputable insurance company
Essential skills for the post
• Good relationship building skills & Proactive and result delivery focused
• Ability to be creative and bring new ideas to the role
• Good analytical.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
Note
Applicant should be in the range of 25-35 years of age and ladies are encouraged to apply
A detailed CV should be posted on line to (insuranceworld2011@hotmail.com) before 15-Feb-2011 and original & copies of the necessary certificates should be produced during the interview for only short listed candidates
Cooperative Bank Head of Money Markets and Dealer, Treasury Sales & Marketing Jobs
Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the positions of:
Head of Money Markets
The successful person will be based at our Head office in Nairobi and will report to the Bank’s Treasurer.
Job Summary
The Head of Money markets is expected to;
• Supervise and manage the dealing staff in the Money Market unit
• Oversee daily management of the Central Bank clearing accounts; The Intra-day Liquidity Facility (ILF) and Domestic Foreign Currency (DFCC) accounts at CBK
• Responsible for the appropriate and timely funding for all the Bank’s accounts held offshore
• Strategic management of the Bank’s liquid investments portfolio and fixed income trading book
• Undertake various analysis to determine funding gaps and liquidity mismatches and recommend appropriate strategy
Job specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
• University Degree in business or finance
• ACI Certified Dealer qualification
• At least a minimum of 5 years in active treasury trading environment as a Dealer
• A good knowledge of local and international markets and ability to analyse economic trends
• Excellent knowledge of interest rates and fixed income trading plus a working knowledge of foreign exchange markets
• Ability to operate in automated environments using Reuters trading platforms and operational understanding of SWIFT
• Good knowledge of market risks and their potential impact to banks
• Proactive individual who makes periodic analysis of the market and economic environment
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: Money Market/02/201 1
Dealer, Treasury Sales & Marketing
The successful person will report to the Head, Treasury Sales & Marketing in the Treasury and will be based in Mombasa.
Job Summary
The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Treasurer in ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the full range of treasury products and services. Additionally, the incumbent will drive the treasury sales and marketing initiatives in conjunction with our Coast based branches teams.
Job specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
• Banking experience for a period not less than 3 years with a minimum of 2 years in foreign exchange sales or trading; working knowledge of the money market function and treasury back office operations
• A bachelor’s degree in a business related field
• ACI dealing certificate OR in progress of attaining this qualification
• Good understanding of the Banking Act, CBK prudential guidelines on Foreign Exchange and their implications on the organisation
• Articulate individual ability to conceptualise foreign exchange market needs and draw an appropriate sales plan and value propositions targeting new and existing customers
• A good understanding of the international foreign exchange market and local money market products
• Very good oral and written presentation skills with full comfort of using Ms Office Suite
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: Dealer/02/201 1.
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 21st February 2011.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O.Box 48231-00100
Nairobi
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the positions of:
Head of Money Markets
The successful person will be based at our Head office in Nairobi and will report to the Bank’s Treasurer.
Job Summary
The Head of Money markets is expected to;
• Supervise and manage the dealing staff in the Money Market unit
• Oversee daily management of the Central Bank clearing accounts; The Intra-day Liquidity Facility (ILF) and Domestic Foreign Currency (DFCC) accounts at CBK
• Responsible for the appropriate and timely funding for all the Bank’s accounts held offshore
• Strategic management of the Bank’s liquid investments portfolio and fixed income trading book
• Undertake various analysis to determine funding gaps and liquidity mismatches and recommend appropriate strategy
Job specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
• University Degree in business or finance
• ACI Certified Dealer qualification
• At least a minimum of 5 years in active treasury trading environment as a Dealer
• A good knowledge of local and international markets and ability to analyse economic trends
• Excellent knowledge of interest rates and fixed income trading plus a working knowledge of foreign exchange markets
• Ability to operate in automated environments using Reuters trading platforms and operational understanding of SWIFT
• Good knowledge of market risks and their potential impact to banks
• Proactive individual who makes periodic analysis of the market and economic environment
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: Money Market/02/201 1
Dealer, Treasury Sales & Marketing
The successful person will report to the Head, Treasury Sales & Marketing in the Treasury and will be based in Mombasa.
Job Summary
The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Treasurer in ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the full range of treasury products and services. Additionally, the incumbent will drive the treasury sales and marketing initiatives in conjunction with our Coast based branches teams.
Job specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
• Banking experience for a period not less than 3 years with a minimum of 2 years in foreign exchange sales or trading; working knowledge of the money market function and treasury back office operations
• A bachelor’s degree in a business related field
• ACI dealing certificate OR in progress of attaining this qualification
• Good understanding of the Banking Act, CBK prudential guidelines on Foreign Exchange and their implications on the organisation
• Articulate individual ability to conceptualise foreign exchange market needs and draw an appropriate sales plan and value propositions targeting new and existing customers
• A good understanding of the international foreign exchange market and local money market products
• Very good oral and written presentation skills with full comfort of using Ms Office Suite
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: Dealer/02/201 1.
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 21st February 2011.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O.Box 48231-00100
Nairobi
Clarkson Notcutt Business Development Manager and Underwriting Assistant Manager Jobs
Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Broker) is one of the oldest brokerage firms in the industry.
Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally.
Vision: To be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management
Mission Statement: To continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders
Our Values: We embrace a team that is of integrity and shared purpose.
One that is innovative, caring and focused on its development while having a social responsibility to the community it serves
We are looking for ambitious, self‐driven candidates to fill the following vacancies:
Business Development Manager
Key Responsibilities:
• Creating and development of strong business relationships through well developed networking skills
• Identification of target markets and growth strategies for the company
• Developing and marketing company products and services, locally and internationally
• Oversee Market Research in matters relating to products and markets
• Responsible for the Public Relations aspects of the organization
• Managing client relationships and portfolio profitability
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual business statistics for the company products and markets;
• Organizing company promotional activities to showcase company products as well as profile the organization favorably in the market;
• Preparation of and timely publication of the company’s marketing materials
Job Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree with a marketing option
• ACII or the local equivalent
• Exposure to life, medical insurance and general insurance experience essential.
• Should have a proven sales track record in the insurance industry and must be capable of handling all lines of business ‐ general insurance, medical & life insurance
• Excellent knowledge of the insurance market trend
• Team work and Good communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• 5 years insurance sales experience, either in an insurance company or insurance brokerage firms
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Hardworking & driven to succeed
• Team leader
• Team player
• Computer literate
Assistant Manager ‐ Underwriting
Key Responsibilities:
To assist in ensuring smooth running of the underwriting department, while contributing to the overall efficiency of the general business section.
To assist in the management, administration, and the control of the company's underwriting operations to ensure profitable and timely service.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree with an Insurance option
• ACII Qualification (Minimum 5 units)
• Excellent knowledge of reinsurance and general insurance
• 3 years relevant experience in similar position in a similar organization
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Team leader
• Team player
• Hardworking & driven to succeed
• Computer literate
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: hr@clarknot.com by 28th February 2011.
Applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.
Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally.
Vision: To be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management
Mission Statement: To continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders
Our Values: We embrace a team that is of integrity and shared purpose.
One that is innovative, caring and focused on its development while having a social responsibility to the community it serves
We are looking for ambitious, self‐driven candidates to fill the following vacancies:
Business Development Manager
Key Responsibilities:
• Creating and development of strong business relationships through well developed networking skills
• Identification of target markets and growth strategies for the company
• Developing and marketing company products and services, locally and internationally
• Oversee Market Research in matters relating to products and markets
• Responsible for the Public Relations aspects of the organization
• Managing client relationships and portfolio profitability
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual business statistics for the company products and markets;
• Organizing company promotional activities to showcase company products as well as profile the organization favorably in the market;
• Preparation of and timely publication of the company’s marketing materials
Job Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree with a marketing option
• ACII or the local equivalent
• Exposure to life, medical insurance and general insurance experience essential.
• Should have a proven sales track record in the insurance industry and must be capable of handling all lines of business ‐ general insurance, medical & life insurance
• Excellent knowledge of the insurance market trend
• Team work and Good communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• 5 years insurance sales experience, either in an insurance company or insurance brokerage firms
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Hardworking & driven to succeed
• Team leader
• Team player
• Computer literate
Assistant Manager ‐ Underwriting
Key Responsibilities:
To assist in ensuring smooth running of the underwriting department, while contributing to the overall efficiency of the general business section.
To assist in the management, administration, and the control of the company's underwriting operations to ensure profitable and timely service.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree with an Insurance option
• ACII Qualification (Minimum 5 units)
• Excellent knowledge of reinsurance and general insurance
• 3 years relevant experience in similar position in a similar organization
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Team leader
• Team player
• Hardworking & driven to succeed
• Computer literate
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: hr@clarknot.com by 28th February 2011.
Applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.
CfC Life Sales Team Career Opportunities
Sunday, February 6, 2011
If you possess that winning streak, team up with us!
At CfC Life we have restructured and revamped our sales team to create a team of energized, motivated go-getters!
And now we are looking for like-minded individuals like you!
Are you open-minded and creative?
And do you have...
• Strong communication skills
• A result oriented personality
• An excitement for exploring new concepts and building strong, effective relationships and networks
• The ability to think globally but act locally
And are you able to stretch your thinking?
And do you possess...
• A Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or a related course
• A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector
• An A/O level certificate with minimum grade of C/Div II or above and minimum 2 years prior working experience in sales
We offer a flexible working environment to enable you to create an unlimited earning capacity that matches with your talent.
If you think this is the perfect fit for you then please get in touch with us.
CfC Life House,
Mamlaka Road,
P.O. Box 30364-00100,
Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 2866000
Email: recruitment@cfclife.co.ke
www.cfclife-kenya.com
At CfC Life we have restructured and revamped our sales team to create a team of energized, motivated go-getters!
And now we are looking for like-minded individuals like you!
Are you open-minded and creative?
And do you have...
• Strong communication skills
• A result oriented personality
• An excitement for exploring new concepts and building strong, effective relationships and networks
• The ability to think globally but act locally
And are you able to stretch your thinking?
And do you possess...
• A Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or a related course
• A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector
• An A/O level certificate with minimum grade of C/Div II or above and minimum 2 years prior working experience in sales
We offer a flexible working environment to enable you to create an unlimited earning capacity that matches with your talent.
If you think this is the perfect fit for you then please get in touch with us.
CfC Life House,
Mamlaka Road,
P.O. Box 30364-00100,
Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 2866000
Email: recruitment@cfclife.co.ke
www.cfclife-kenya.com
Monarch Insurance General Manager and Claims Manager Jobs
The Monarch Insurance is a fast growing business under the Monarch group of companies.
Our values are to uphold professionalism and integrity; to provide quality customer care in service provision whilst having social responsibility and team spirit in all our operations.
We are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the positions of:
1. General Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager will be responsible for the growth and development of the Company and will be charged with the following accountabilities:
• Develop and recommend for approval Business
• Development proposals, plans, budgets, guidelines and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the agreed decisions
• Set up the business cycle and ensure operations are executed in accordance with the approved policies and procedures
• Establish and implement internal monitoring and control systems, processes and procedures of the Company
• Plan, coordinate and control daily operations of the Company
• Review operations results of the Company against established objectives and targets and take remedial action on unsatisfactory results
Experience and Qualifications
• A B.Com Degree or a related Business Administration degree
• ACII qualifications
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• Have eight (8) years experience in the insurance sector, four of which should be at management level
• Track record of business development in the insurance sector dealing with General and Life insurance business
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in establishing and motivating an efficient team
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity
2. Claims Manager
Reporting to the General Manager, the Claims Manager will be responsible for Claims management of the Company and will be charged with the following accountabilities:
• Ensure that systems and procedures covering claims operations are adhered to
• Work closely with the Underwriting Department to ensure that policy terms and conditions are adhered to
• Handle recovery of claims
• Ensure the highest level of quality customer service in the claims process
Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree with an Insurance Option/L.L.B Degree
• ACII Qualification essential
• Excellent knowledge of claims management of General and Life insurance business
• 5 years relevant experience in a busy Insurance Claims Department
• Proficient in the use of ICT
• Good interpersonal and public relation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
Interested candidates should forward their CV in MS Word format, by 18th February stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to:
hr@themonarchinsco.com
or
Human Resources Manager
Monarch Insurance Company Ltd,
P.O Box 44003-00100, Nairobi
Our values are to uphold professionalism and integrity; to provide quality customer care in service provision whilst having social responsibility and team spirit in all our operations.
We are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the positions of:
1. General Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager will be responsible for the growth and development of the Company and will be charged with the following accountabilities:
• Develop and recommend for approval Business
• Development proposals, plans, budgets, guidelines and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the agreed decisions
• Set up the business cycle and ensure operations are executed in accordance with the approved policies and procedures
• Establish and implement internal monitoring and control systems, processes and procedures of the Company
• Plan, coordinate and control daily operations of the Company
• Review operations results of the Company against established objectives and targets and take remedial action on unsatisfactory results
Experience and Qualifications
• A B.Com Degree or a related Business Administration degree
• ACII qualifications
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• Have eight (8) years experience in the insurance sector, four of which should be at management level
• Track record of business development in the insurance sector dealing with General and Life insurance business
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in establishing and motivating an efficient team
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity
2. Claims Manager
Reporting to the General Manager, the Claims Manager will be responsible for Claims management of the Company and will be charged with the following accountabilities:
• Ensure that systems and procedures covering claims operations are adhered to
• Work closely with the Underwriting Department to ensure that policy terms and conditions are adhered to
• Handle recovery of claims
• Ensure the highest level of quality customer service in the claims process
Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree with an Insurance Option/L.L.B Degree
• ACII Qualification essential
• Excellent knowledge of claims management of General and Life insurance business
• 5 years relevant experience in a busy Insurance Claims Department
• Proficient in the use of ICT
• Good interpersonal and public relation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
Interested candidates should forward their CV in MS Word format, by 18th February stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to:
hr@themonarchinsco.com
or
Human Resources Manager
Monarch Insurance Company Ltd,
P.O Box 44003-00100, Nairobi
Kenya Orient Insurance Branch Manager Job
Friday, February 4, 2011
Kenya Orient Insurance Ltd seeks to recruit a talented and experienced individual to fill the following position.
Job Title: Branch Manager
Reporting To: Head of Underwriting
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of one of our branches.
Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Day to day administration of the branch operations.
• Ensuring strict adherence to cash and carry policy.
• Enforcing the set underwriting guidelines.
• Implementing the branch sales strategies.
• Ensuring quality customer service at the branch.
• Vetting of risks before they are accepted in the company books.
• Ensuring that all claims issues reported to the branch are promptly communicated to the Claims Department and supporting documents submitted.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Equivalent
• ACII or equivalent and 5 years relevant experience.
General
Candidates should possess above average computer skills in addition to superior communication skills
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their CV to hr@korientco.ke before 18th February 2011.
Job Title: Branch Manager
Reporting To: Head of Underwriting
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of one of our branches.
Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Day to day administration of the branch operations.
• Ensuring strict adherence to cash and carry policy.
• Enforcing the set underwriting guidelines.
• Implementing the branch sales strategies.
• Ensuring quality customer service at the branch.
• Vetting of risks before they are accepted in the company books.
• Ensuring that all claims issues reported to the branch are promptly communicated to the Claims Department and supporting documents submitted.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Equivalent
• ACII or equivalent and 5 years relevant experience.
General
Candidates should possess above average computer skills in addition to superior communication skills
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their CV to hr@korientco.ke before 18th February 2011.
Insurance Sales Agents Jobs - Pan Africa Life Assurance
Friday, January 21, 2011
Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited is the leading provider of dynamic and innovative life insurance products in Kenya and has the largest network of branch offices in the country.
It is a subsidiary of Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Limited which is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and is part of the Sanlam Group which is a leader in financial services, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has the largest insurance footprint in Africa.
Insurance Sales Agents
Looking for a career out of your comfort zone?
Great learning potential?
You have found it!
Pan Africa Life is expanding its Bancassurance & Broker Channels Division and is presenting an opportunity for individuals who thrive in a challenging result driven environment.
Are you A graduate?
A Diploma graduate in Sales & Marketing from a recognised institution or with 2 years prior working experience in sales?
COP qualified?
Of high integrity and professionalism?
A go getter with a passion for getting things done?
In the business of making a difference in people’s lives?
If you answered ‘yes’ to at least five questions above, you are our ideal candidate.
We are looking for suitable candidates who are ready to earn on commission to be based at our office in Nairobi.
Be part of a winning team.
In order to be considered, send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to akanyingi@pan-africa.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
“Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited is an equal opportunities employer and there is no discriminatory grounds on gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability where such disability does not impact on the person’s ability to discharge his/her duties
It is a subsidiary of Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Limited which is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and is part of the Sanlam Group which is a leader in financial services, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has the largest insurance footprint in Africa.
Insurance Sales Agents
Looking for a career out of your comfort zone?
Great learning potential?
You have found it!
Pan Africa Life is expanding its Bancassurance & Broker Channels Division and is presenting an opportunity for individuals who thrive in a challenging result driven environment.
Are you A graduate?
A Diploma graduate in Sales & Marketing from a recognised institution or with 2 years prior working experience in sales?
COP qualified?
Of high integrity and professionalism?
A go getter with a passion for getting things done?
In the business of making a difference in people’s lives?
If you answered ‘yes’ to at least five questions above, you are our ideal candidate.
We are looking for suitable candidates who are ready to earn on commission to be based at our office in Nairobi.
Be part of a winning team.
In order to be considered, send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to akanyingi@pan-africa.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
“Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited is an equal opportunities employer and there is no discriminatory grounds on gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability where such disability does not impact on the person’s ability to discharge his/her duties
Amaco Claims Manager Job
Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited (AMACO) is undergoing planned rapid growth in its portfolio in the provision of both motor and non motor insurance products.
This has created a strategic need to fill the position of Claims Manager
The Position
The Claims Manager reports to the General Manager and has overall leadership and management of the Claims department, handling both legal and material claims.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Co-ordinate and maintain expeditious and efficient processing of claims and ensure customer needs are attended to fairly and promptly.
• Ensure claims reserves are reviewed consistently
• Approve claims for settlement
• Analyze claims data to identify issues, and ensure that all relevant issues relating to underwriting policies, reinsurance recoveries are identified and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Set standards (benchmarks) for measuring the performance of strategic customer relationship and communication.
• Ensure that all claims fall within the scope of respective insurance policy.
• Identify, appoint and maintain an efficient and effective panel of service providers-assessors, investigators, garages.
• Preparation of periodical claims and other management reports.
• Supervising, appraising, training and development of staff in the department.
Experience and Qualifications
• A University graduate with full ACII qualifications. An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Have eight (8) years experience in the insurance sector, two of which should be at the level of manager.
• Track record of dealing with motor and non motor insurance business.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in establishing and motivating an efficient team.
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity.
AMACO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or natural origin.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates should forward their CV in MS Word format, stating email address, daytime telephone contact and names & addresses of three referees to:
The Human Resource Manager
Africa Merchant Assurance Company Ltd
P. O. Box 61599-00200,
Nairobi.
Or Email: hr@amaco.co.ke
Closing date: 29th January, 2011
This has created a strategic need to fill the position of Claims Manager
The Position
The Claims Manager reports to the General Manager and has overall leadership and management of the Claims department, handling both legal and material claims.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Co-ordinate and maintain expeditious and efficient processing of claims and ensure customer needs are attended to fairly and promptly.
• Ensure claims reserves are reviewed consistently
• Approve claims for settlement
• Analyze claims data to identify issues, and ensure that all relevant issues relating to underwriting policies, reinsurance recoveries are identified and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Set standards (benchmarks) for measuring the performance of strategic customer relationship and communication.
• Ensure that all claims fall within the scope of respective insurance policy.
• Identify, appoint and maintain an efficient and effective panel of service providers-assessors, investigators, garages.
• Preparation of periodical claims and other management reports.
• Supervising, appraising, training and development of staff in the department.
Experience and Qualifications
• A University graduate with full ACII qualifications. An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Have eight (8) years experience in the insurance sector, two of which should be at the level of manager.
• Track record of dealing with motor and non motor insurance business.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in establishing and motivating an efficient team.
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity.
AMACO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or natural origin.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates should forward their CV in MS Word format, stating email address, daytime telephone contact and names & addresses of three referees to:
The Human Resource Manager
Africa Merchant Assurance Company Ltd
P. O. Box 61599-00200,
Nairobi.
Or Email: hr@amaco.co.ke
Closing date: 29th January, 2011
Kenya Reinsurance Managing Director Job Vacancy
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading reinsurer in the region listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). It is ISO 9001:2008 certified and rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR).
Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the post of Managing Director.
The Position
The holder of this position is the Chief Executive Officer charged with overall leadership and management of the Corporation and whose duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-
• Developing and implementing business plans in support of the Corporation’s strategies;
• Providing support and advice on strategic directions to the Board and inspirational leadership to the staff;
• Cultivating sound relationships with Government agencies, local and international business partners and stakeholders;
• Efficiently managing all of Kenya Re’s assets in order to enhance the shareholder’s value;
• Preparation and presentation of operations and statutory reports to the Board;
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
Applicants should fulfill the following conditions:
• Be university graduates. Post graduate qualifications in Finance, Insurance, Business Administration and a working knowledge of French will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of 12 years experience at senior management level in a fairly large Organization preferably in Insurance, Reinsurance or Financial institutions;
• Show an excellent track record of leadership and the ability to put together, motivate and retain a cohesive management team and an efficient workforce;
• Display aptitude in managing organizational change to generate efficiencies through innovative capacity planning and utilization;
• Be energetic, entrepreneurial, self-driven individuals of impeccable integrity;
• Be conversant with and observe principles of Corporate Governance;
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability.
An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Ref No: 111/CG/FN
Closing Date: 5th February 2011
Candidates who responded to previous advertisements for this position need not apply.
Applicants should email as attachments their CV and cover letter outlining how they meet requirements for the position to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
Hawkins Associates Ltd.
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd. Lavington
P.O.Box 30684, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254(020)3864260,
Fax 254(020)3864273
Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the post of Managing Director.
The Position
The holder of this position is the Chief Executive Officer charged with overall leadership and management of the Corporation and whose duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-
• Developing and implementing business plans in support of the Corporation’s strategies;
• Providing support and advice on strategic directions to the Board and inspirational leadership to the staff;
• Cultivating sound relationships with Government agencies, local and international business partners and stakeholders;
• Efficiently managing all of Kenya Re’s assets in order to enhance the shareholder’s value;
• Preparation and presentation of operations and statutory reports to the Board;
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
Applicants should fulfill the following conditions:
• Be university graduates. Post graduate qualifications in Finance, Insurance, Business Administration and a working knowledge of French will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of 12 years experience at senior management level in a fairly large Organization preferably in Insurance, Reinsurance or Financial institutions;
• Show an excellent track record of leadership and the ability to put together, motivate and retain a cohesive management team and an efficient workforce;
• Display aptitude in managing organizational change to generate efficiencies through innovative capacity planning and utilization;
• Be energetic, entrepreneurial, self-driven individuals of impeccable integrity;
• Be conversant with and observe principles of Corporate Governance;
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability.
An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Ref No: 111/CG/FN
Closing Date: 5th February 2011
Candidates who responded to previous advertisements for this position need not apply.
Applicants should email as attachments their CV and cover letter outlining how they meet requirements for the position to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
Hawkins Associates Ltd.
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd. Lavington
P.O.Box 30684, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254(020)3864260,
Fax 254(020)3864273
Financial Advisor (Insurance & Investment Sales) Jobs
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
As part of our growth strategy in 2011 and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the following 10 positions.
Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
• Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
• Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing with a strong flair for sales.
• Minimum KCSE grade C
• Minimum Age- 28 (mandatory)
• Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
• Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
• Prior experience in selling life or investments will be a definite advantage.
• COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
• Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
• Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Inductive Reasoning – should have the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Remuneration is an attractive and highly rewarding Commission based structure.
If this position is of interest to you, please apply to financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke with a covering letter quoting reference no FA01-11 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).
Applications should be received not later than Friday, 31st January 2011
In the event you do not hear from us by 1st March 2011, please consider your application unsuccessful
Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
• Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
• Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing with a strong flair for sales.
• Minimum KCSE grade C
• Minimum Age- 28 (mandatory)
• Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant profession;
• Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
• Prior experience in selling life or investments will be a definite advantage.
• COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
• Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
• Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Inductive Reasoning – should have the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Remuneration is an attractive and highly rewarding Commission based structure.
If this position is of interest to you, please apply to financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke with a covering letter quoting reference no FA01-11 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).
Applications should be received not later than Friday, 31st January 2011
In the event you do not hear from us by 1st March 2011, please consider your application unsuccessful
Resolution Health Claims Administrator Job Vacancy
Resolution Health East Africa Limited is a leading Medical Insurance Provider.
With over 60,000 members in our fold, we have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop products that are effective and relevant to our members.
Resolution Health has over 250 medical service providers all across East Africa, a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.
Reporting to the Product Manager, the Claims Administrator will ensure that submitted claims are accurately processed into the system for payment in adherence with the company’s policy and procedures.
Key Outputs
• Receive claims and vet them to ensure they meet company requirements;
• Return incomplete or incorrect bills for correction;
• Enter all claims data accurately into MIS for processing;
• Submit claims for approval;
• Respond to service providers queries for clarification of issues;
• Monitor and report when requested, the status of corporate member accounts for management use;
• Prepare and submit reports as requested for analysis and decision making;
Qualifications/Experience /Personal Attributes
• Degree/Diploma in a Business field Knowledge of Microsoft Office with excellent skills in Excel 3 years working experience in a related position in an insurance company
• Excellent planning and organization skills, attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, kindly email your detailed CV stating your day time telephone contacts not later than Wednesday 19th January 2011 to hr@resolution.co.ke
Kindly ensure you quote the position on your email
My Health, My Life, My Resolution
www.resolution.co.ke
With over 60,000 members in our fold, we have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop products that are effective and relevant to our members.
Resolution Health has over 250 medical service providers all across East Africa, a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.
Reporting to the Product Manager, the Claims Administrator will ensure that submitted claims are accurately processed into the system for payment in adherence with the company’s policy and procedures.
Key Outputs
• Receive claims and vet them to ensure they meet company requirements;
• Return incomplete or incorrect bills for correction;
• Enter all claims data accurately into MIS for processing;
• Submit claims for approval;
• Respond to service providers queries for clarification of issues;
• Monitor and report when requested, the status of corporate member accounts for management use;
• Prepare and submit reports as requested for analysis and decision making;
Qualifications/Experience /Personal Attributes
• Degree/Diploma in a Business field Knowledge of Microsoft Office with excellent skills in Excel 3 years working experience in a related position in an insurance company
• Excellent planning and organization skills, attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, kindly email your detailed CV stating your day time telephone contacts not later than Wednesday 19th January 2011 to hr@resolution.co.ke
Kindly ensure you quote the position on your email
My Health, My Life, My Resolution
www.resolution.co.ke
Managing Director Job - Skylark Africa Insurance Brokers
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Skylark Africa Insurance Brokers Limited is a rapidly growing medium size insurance brokerage firm in a busy and dynamic environment.
Job Description
• Bring in new business.
• Interact with clients.
• Recruit employees and develop strategies to boost profits.
• Coordinate the efforts of various departments such as legal, finance and product development to meet company goals.
• Manage the entire organization, all its departments and branches.
• Negotiate and procure corporate business orders.
• Recruit managers with the help of senior managers.
• Fix the salaries, benefits and other perks for the senior positions and advise the same to the HR director.
• Assign jobs to various senior personnel.
• Allocate funds to different departments.
• Meet the senior managers on a regular basis to discuss business strategy.
• Study their business progress reports and suggest improvements.
• Help resolve issues between department heads.
• Implement safety rules and policies.
• Negotiate with labor unions and keep the organization free from litigation.
• Ensure that the organization adheres to all local and state rules and regulations.
Requirements
• He must be a graduate from a recognized university
• He must be an AIIC or AIIK diploma holder.
• He must be 30-40years.
• He must have at least 10years working experience and a minimum 3years of management in an insurance company or established insurance broker.
• He must have strong leadership qualities.
Essential Skills
• He must be an effective communicator with excellent leadership and management skills.
• He must be results-oriented with strong business development sense and the ability to interact with clients, senior management and staff.
• He must be creative, a problem-solver with the ability to build and manage teams, delegate authority and develop employee talents.
• He should possess impeccable character and play a leading role in formulating work ethics and principles of an organization.
• He should have knowledge of how competing industries players are performing and what moves they are making.
• Strong budgeting, business writing and computer skills are essential.
• Top notch presentation skills.
To apply for this position, please forward your application letter and your current C.V. to the undersigned on or before 31/1/2011
Your application be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Skylark Africa Insurance Brokers Ltd,
P.O.Box. 10437-00100
Nairobi.
Job Description
• Bring in new business.
• Interact with clients.
• Recruit employees and develop strategies to boost profits.
• Coordinate the efforts of various departments such as legal, finance and product development to meet company goals.
• Manage the entire organization, all its departments and branches.
• Negotiate and procure corporate business orders.
• Recruit managers with the help of senior managers.
• Fix the salaries, benefits and other perks for the senior positions and advise the same to the HR director.
• Assign jobs to various senior personnel.
• Allocate funds to different departments.
• Meet the senior managers on a regular basis to discuss business strategy.
• Study their business progress reports and suggest improvements.
• Help resolve issues between department heads.
• Implement safety rules and policies.
• Negotiate with labor unions and keep the organization free from litigation.
• Ensure that the organization adheres to all local and state rules and regulations.
Requirements
• He must be a graduate from a recognized university
• He must be an AIIC or AIIK diploma holder.
• He must be 30-40years.
• He must have at least 10years working experience and a minimum 3years of management in an insurance company or established insurance broker.
• He must have strong leadership qualities.
Essential Skills
• He must be an effective communicator with excellent leadership and management skills.
• He must be results-oriented with strong business development sense and the ability to interact with clients, senior management and staff.
• He must be creative, a problem-solver with the ability to build and manage teams, delegate authority and develop employee talents.
• He should possess impeccable character and play a leading role in formulating work ethics and principles of an organization.
• He should have knowledge of how competing industries players are performing and what moves they are making.
• Strong budgeting, business writing and computer skills are essential.
• Top notch presentation skills.
To apply for this position, please forward your application letter and your current C.V. to the undersigned on or before 31/1/2011
Your application be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Skylark Africa Insurance Brokers Ltd,
P.O.Box. 10437-00100
Nairobi.
UAP Corporate Business Development Manager Job
Friday, January 7, 2011
UAP Life Assurance Limited is a subsidiary of UAP Holdings Ltd and was recently demerged from UAP Insurance Company so as to focus it on offering relevant and innovative life insurance and savings products to the Market.
As part of a very well established group in the region, UAP Life has set itself very ambitious growth plan going into the future.
We are looking for a qualified and competent individual to fill the following senior position in our Head Office.
Corporate Business Development Manager
Role & Responsibilities
Within the framework of enlarging our client base and increasing product penetration among our clients, the Corporate Business Development Manager will be directly responsible for:
• Preparing business plans for the corporate business growth and executing the same
• Managing corporate client relationships
• Prospecting for new corporate clients and closing new accounts
• Re-enforcing value proposition to retain and grow client relationships
• Developing alternative business channels and manage channel relationships within targeted sectors
• Supporting marketing & promotional activities for the Company
• Ensuring that the set corporate business targets are met
Candidate’s profile
The preferred candidate must possess the following skills\attributes:
• Ability to deliver results when objectives are set and create a blueprint for accomplishing the set objectives
• Excellent relationship management skills
• High level of initiative and self motivation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Ms Office suite of programmes
• Proven track record in opening new revenue streams
• Task & time management proficiency
• Ability to work independently while also demonstrating excellent team working skills
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years experience in client facing and relationship management in the Financial Services Sector
• Experience of selling to senior levels of management, especially business to business and account management
• Proven track record of achievement
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics
• Professional qualification in Marketing, Banking or Insurance will be an added advantage
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:
Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Holdings Ltd,
P O Box 43013-00100, Nairobi.
Or Email: recruitment@uapkenya.com
Closing date of applications: Friday 28 January, 2011
As part of a very well established group in the region, UAP Life has set itself very ambitious growth plan going into the future.
We are looking for a qualified and competent individual to fill the following senior position in our Head Office.
Corporate Business Development Manager
Role & Responsibilities
Within the framework of enlarging our client base and increasing product penetration among our clients, the Corporate Business Development Manager will be directly responsible for:
• Preparing business plans for the corporate business growth and executing the same
• Managing corporate client relationships
• Prospecting for new corporate clients and closing new accounts
• Re-enforcing value proposition to retain and grow client relationships
• Developing alternative business channels and manage channel relationships within targeted sectors
• Supporting marketing & promotional activities for the Company
• Ensuring that the set corporate business targets are met
Candidate’s profile
The preferred candidate must possess the following skills\attributes:
• Ability to deliver results when objectives are set and create a blueprint for accomplishing the set objectives
• Excellent relationship management skills
• High level of initiative and self motivation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Ms Office suite of programmes
• Proven track record in opening new revenue streams
• Task & time management proficiency
• Ability to work independently while also demonstrating excellent team working skills
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years experience in client facing and relationship management in the Financial Services Sector
• Experience of selling to senior levels of management, especially business to business and account management
• Proven track record of achievement
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics
• Professional qualification in Marketing, Banking or Insurance will be an added advantage
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:
Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Holdings Ltd,
P O Box 43013-00100, Nairobi.
Or Email: recruitment@uapkenya.com
Closing date of applications: Friday 28 January, 2011
Financial & Risk Consultants Jobs
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Job Profile
• Marketing and prospecting for new clients.
• Assessing clients’ needs and advising them as appropriate.
• Resolving customer queries.
• Executing marketing & sales campaigns and opening new markets.
• Follow up on designated leads generated by business partners.
• Provide detailed reports on execution of designated leads.
• Provide continuous after-sales service and cross-sell to existing clients
Qualifications/Experience/Personal Attributes
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance (COP).
• Two years’ experience in life insurance sales. Experience gained in the wider financial sector will be added advantage.
• Experience in handling a clients portfolio
• Proficiency in MS-Office suites.
• Out-going and pleasant personality with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates should apply and attach a detailed CV quoting current remuneration, the position applied for, three referees and daytime mobile number to: sngitegi@yahoo.co.uk
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Marketing and prospecting for new clients.
• Assessing clients’ needs and advising them as appropriate.
• Resolving customer queries.
• Executing marketing & sales campaigns and opening new markets.
• Follow up on designated leads generated by business partners.
• Provide detailed reports on execution of designated leads.
• Provide continuous after-sales service and cross-sell to existing clients
Qualifications/Experience/Personal Attributes
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance (COP).
• Two years’ experience in life insurance sales. Experience gained in the wider financial sector will be added advantage.
• Experience in handling a clients portfolio
• Proficiency in MS-Office suites.
• Out-going and pleasant personality with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates should apply and attach a detailed CV quoting current remuneration, the position applied for, three referees and daytime mobile number to: sngitegi@yahoo.co.uk
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
British-American Financial Advisors Job Vacancies
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Financial Advisor with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.
The main role of the position of a Financial Advisor is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.
Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:
• Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
• Relationship management for existing clients;
• Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
• Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.
Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience:
• An appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
• Aged 25 years and above.
• Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
• Proven experience and success in selling financial services products: experience of selling unit trust investment or insurance products would also be an added advantage;
• Computer literate (evidence will be an added advantage)
• A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
• A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;
• Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
• Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
• Outdoorsy
If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to nndirangu@british-american.co.ke
Hard copies will not be accepted.
Applications should be received not later than 5th January 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The main role of the position of a Financial Advisor is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.
Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:
• Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
• Relationship management for existing clients;
• Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
• Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.
Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience:
• An appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
• Aged 25 years and above.
• Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
• Proven experience and success in selling financial services products: experience of selling unit trust investment or insurance products would also be an added advantage;
• Computer literate (evidence will be an added advantage)
• A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
• A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;
• Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
• Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
• Outdoorsy
If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to nndirangu@british-american.co.ke
Hard copies will not be accepted.
Applications should be received not later than 5th January 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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