First
Assurance is one of the leading Insurance Companies in East Africa. We have a
strong financial base and 80 years of experience in the Insurance
Industry.
In
line with the Company’s expansion program, we are inviting applications for the
following key positions based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Business Development Manager
Reporting to the Managing
Director
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Development
of Key distribution channels for our products. - Development
and execution of marketing strategies and action plans - Presentation
of the Company’s products and services to prospective clients and at key
marketing events; - Development
of training and marketing materials
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong
undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related
field - Professional
certification in Marketing or a related discipline - Proven
experience of meeting and exceeding sales target - Experience
of developing profitable distribution channels for Insurance Products and
services. - Entrepreneurial
and commercial thinking - Strong
team player with excellent interpersonal skills - At
least 5 years in a similar position
Reporting
to the
Managing Director
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate
and Implement Human Resource Policies and Procedures - Ensure
the Company complies with the Kenyan Employment Law - Ensure
that staff records are maintained in accordance with the Company policy
and statutory requirements - Establish
a comprehensive appraisal process and grading system where appropriate - Accountable
for the execution and implementation of the business unit people
strategies that supports the delivery of the business unit area plans. - Has
a basic understanding of the global market place, competitive position and
commercial drivers for a complex, large scale business. - Responsible
for Management team talent reviews, succession planning activities and
talent and capability development. - Delivers
Leadership and learning programmes via specialists, specifies internal
capabilities gaps and ensures relevant assessments, development and
coaching in place.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum
Bachelor of Administration Degree or LLB - Professional
qualification of Diploma in Human Resource, CPS will be an added advantage - Commercial
awareness and business acumen skills - People
strategy development skills - At
least 5 years’ Experience of working in a similar position
Reporting
to the
Board risk and audit committee and administratively to the Managing Director.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible
for the compliance management in the company by ensuring that applicable
regulations, laws, guidelines, policies, procedures and processes are
adhered to. - Design
and rollout of compliance tools, policies, procedures and processes - Identify,
assess, report on and address key legal and regulatory obligations, and
the risks associated therewith; - Drive
compliance enforcement across all business units - Keep
up-to-date on financial crime regulatory related issues across a range of
topics by awareness of current regulatory / process changes - Report
to the Board on an assessment of how the various parts of the insurer
(e.g. divisions, major business units, product areas) are performing
against compliance standards and goals; - Report
to the Board on an assessment of the key compliance risks the insurer
faces and the steps being taken to address them;
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in business or related field - Minimum
5 years of compliance/risk management experience or related experience - Professional
qualifications/competencies in compliance/risk management will be an added
advantage.
Retail and Bancassurance Manager
Reporting
to the
Operations Manager – General Business
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement
the company strategy in regard to banc assurance business as per the set
company guidelines and strategic plan. - Develop
new and maintain existing partnerships with various banks locally and
regionally. - Develop
production targets and review performance on monthly basis. - Participate
in development of new products for banc assurance customers.
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong
undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related
field - Professional
certification in Marketing or a related discipline. - Proven
experience of meeting and exceeding sales target. - Experience
of developing profitable distribution channels for Insurance Products and
services. - Entrepreneurial
and commercial thinking - Strong
team player with excellent interpersonal skills - At
least 5 years in a similar position
Executive Assistant Manager
Reporting
to the
Managing Director
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- On
request from the Managing Director, attend selected committee meetings on
his/her behalf including operational risk forums and project steering
committees to stay up to date with operational conditions and provide
early warning any probable issues and proposed solutions. - Act
as key advisor to the Managing Director by providing knowledgeable review
and recommendations based on an assessment of proposed process or product
changes submitted by process owners or managers in the business
unit. Support these managers to refine business cases if required. - Ensure
that tactical decisions taken by the Managing Director are communicated to
the correct audience in a timely manner and gauge the understanding and
commitment from the audience. - Act
as initial point of entry for escalated client queries. Redistribute the
resolution or respond directly to the stakeholders where appropriate and
report only major issues to the Managing Director. - Review
financial reports prepared by line managers in the business unit and
advise the Managing Director on substantial issues and actions that have
been created to address these. - Review
all new marketing and internal communication material from a style and
content perspective prior to it being reviewed by the Managing Director
and request required changes before presenting for signoff.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Communication, Business Administration, Finance or Marketing - Financial
management experience - Presenting
and communicating information competencies - Writing
and reporting competencies - Relating
and networking competencies - At
least 5 years’ experience of working in a similar position
Reporting
to the
Managing Director
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage
the diary of the MD, in an efficient manner by using Outlook, to set up
meetings requested by the line MD or to accept meetings requested by
others where the MD’s presence is needed. - Track
and monitor the acceptances and declines obtained from the relevant
parties that have been invited to the meeting. Where possible, resolve
issues independently but where needed escalate any concerns and issues to
the MD - Liaise
with relevant parties to re-schedule any meetings, based on a request from
either the MD or the original meeting organiser. - Liaise
with the travel agency to make the travel bookings for any domestic and
international trips the MD is required to make and in so doing ensure
adherence to the required travel approval process.
Qualifications and Experience
- 5
years in an administrative position, preferably with secretarial duties on
a one on one basis - Advanced
Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Internet and Email, PowerPoint) is
essential - Shorthand
speed of at least 100 -110 w.p.m - Typing
speed of at least 40-60 wpm is essential. Experienced in the use of a
variety of technological office equipment - Focus
on quality and accuracy - Ability
to use initiative and able to act pro-actively - Relating
and networking
Reporting
to the
Operations Manager
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop
rating models for various products underwritten by the Company and
adequate reserving to ensure profitability of the business. - Develop
rating models for various products underwritten by the Company. - Product
design and pricing - Guide
the Company on reserving - Anaylsis
on performance for various products
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidate
must have a degree in relevant field in business actuarial science
mathematics or statistics and at least 3 professional Actuarial papers
from institute of Actuaries UK or Society of Actuaries USA. - Three
years’ experience in General insurance or life Insurance Company.
Reporting
to the
Operations Manager
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure
the risks placed with the company are surveyed and risk improvement
recommendations are implemented by the clients and the underwriters. - Develop
risk survey guidelines - Survey
risks as per Company guidelines and prepare reports. - Guide
the underwriters in risk assessment based on the survey reports issued - Carry
out resurveys to monitor any changes in risk exposure and confirm
implementation of the recommendations. - Adjust
non motor claims as guided by the management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidate
must have a degree in relevant field in business and ACII qualifications. - Seven
(7) years’ experience on General insurance risk assessment with a risk
surveyor or loss adjuster firm.
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and copies of
professional/educational certificates by 3rd September, 2015 to:-
Human Resources Manager
First Assurance Company Limited
P O Box 30064 00100
Email: hr@firstassurance.co.ke
Please visit our career link on Website www.firstassurance.co.ke for detailed
role profiles
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