Job Opportunities at Old Mutual Kenya

Introduction

Reporting to the Senior Trader, this is a key business growth position focusing on both trading and business development.

Minimum Requirements

• This is a key role within Old Mutual Securities and hence looking for a strategic and astute implementer with the following specifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, actuarial science, computer science or equivalent
• 5 years’ relevant industry experience within equity sales & trading preferred.
• Possess thorough knowledge of financial markets, equity operations, trading strategies, settlements, etc.
• Proven ability to make real time trading decisions weighing complex circumstances under considerable time pressure
• Has an established and strong book of business with solid buy-side relationships
• Self-motivated, disciplined, assertive and able to work independently in a fast paced, competitive environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills
• Must possess the highest level of integrity, strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills
• A team player able to work cohesively with management, customers and staff
• Proficient computer skills using electronic trading systems platforms and Microsoft Office

Job Specification

• This position’s focus is to achieve the set business targets. The main responsibilities include: –
• Identify, develop and cultivate new client relationships with institutional investors.
• Manage current institutional client relationships by frequently calling and visiting clients
• Provide written updates on the business, sales, leads, etc..
• Sourcing of block trades from and for institutional clients
• Monitor market information and stock price movements and provide viable solutions to client needs
• Efficiently troubleshoot issues with the trading unit and be proactive in their resolution
• Communicate all relevant and critical information to management in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned by management.

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Introduction

Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, the job holder will ensure that all Third Party Recovery matters are attended to promptly and in a professional manner by initiating the recovery process and where appropriate appointing the company's external Advocates to commence recovery process in Court.
 

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

Degree

Admission to the bar as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Experience:

One year’s experience in handling Third Party Recovery matters after admission to the Bar.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong Analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills

Job Specification

• Attend to legal claims correspondence and act appropriately and promptly to facilitate expeditious legal claims processing
• Appoint service providers and monitor their performance for effective service delivery
• Pursue recovery from third parties and ensure prompt conclusion of all recovery matters so as to reduce the final cost of the claim.
• Guide/assist the legal clerk in the legal payment processing to facilitate timely payment of legal claims
• Determine and set correct reserves and regularly revise them to reflect correct position of the company liability at any given time
• Identify and pursue third party claims that can be settled out of court so as to reduce claim costs
• Assist in providing legal opinions on technical issues to assist in making  legally sound decisions