Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

The primary objective of this role is to lead the development and management of Stanbic Bancassurance Intermediary Limited. It entails driving business growth by expanding the customer base and generating income across multiple business lines. This includes ensuring effective account relationship management to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and wallet share through the sale of diverse financial solutions offered by the subsidiary. It also covers design, implementation, and overseeing the sales strategy, operating model, and pipeline for the banking segments aligned with defined insurance products, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements to achieve set revenue targets while delivering an exceptional client experience throughout the insurance value chain. The role holder will provide strategic leadership for Bancassurance Business Development and Operations, with a strong focus on unlocking both captive and non-captive growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance or any other related field
Professional Certifications: 

Fellow/Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London (FCII/ACII) OrFellow/Associate of Insurance Institute of Kenya (FIIK/AIIK) OrProfessional qualification from any other institution recognized by the Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK)

Experience Required
Insurance
More than 10 years

Experience in the Insurance Industry or related fields, of which at least 5 years should at a Senior Managerial capacity, having been accountable for the Sales and Distribution financial and budgetary requirements.Setting and overseeing the strategy and Sales target generation.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Developing StrategiesDirecting PeopleEmbracing ChangeMaking DecisionsResolving ConflictSeizing OpportunitiesUpholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Insurance PrinciplesOperational Contract ManagementRisk Perception & AssessmentStrategic Planning and Reporting