Openings at Britam

Job Purpose

• The role holder is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day running of the Actuarial unit by performing analysis; experience investigations, business projections, valuation of technical liabilities; and preparing management & regulatory reports for the assigned LOBs.
• He/she is also responsible for knowledge transfer through guiding the Actuarial associates and interns.

Key responsibilities

• Select appropriate reserve calculation method and calculate reserves. 
• Review and monitor experience on all products to inform decision making on reserving assumptions.
• Provide analysis to support the renegotiation of the existing contracts.
• Carry out business projections for the annual business planning exercise, strategy reviews and for capital management/solvency purposes as well as Stress and Scenario testing on the projections and facilitate management reports on the stresses.
• Prepare comprehensive actuarial reports to the business each quarter and highlight key issues on an ongoing basis including solvency and capital monitoring.
• Providing clarification to finance function, appointed actuary, and external auditor queries on the disclosure requirements and/or methodology used.
• Prepare data to help address all matters raised by the IRA in their risk inspection and continue to highlight emerging risks.
• Conversant with IFRS 17 requirements and valuations.
• Provide data and initial assessment in relation to Bonus Policy, Dividend Policy and ALM.
• Supervising, mentoring and coaching Actuarial Associates and Interns
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Key Performance Measures

• As described in your Personal Scorecard

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• University Degree in actuarial science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, economics or related field with strong emphasis on mathematical proficiency
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar position 
• Progress in Institute of Actuaries examinations (At least 6 papers)

Technical/ Functional competencies

• Statistical techniques 
• Proficient knowledge on the insurance industry in Kenya 
• Knowledge of reinsurance arrangements and structures
• Knowledge of statistical packages or programming (e.g. SAS, Visual Basic) 
• Database management systems.

Closing Date: 19 June 2022

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Job Purpose

• The role holder is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day running of the Actuarial unit by performing analysis; experience investigations, business projections, valuation of technical liabilities; and preparing management & regulatory reports for the assigned LOBs.
• He/she is also responsible for knowledge transfer through guiding the Actuarial associates and interns.

Key responsibilities

• Select appropriate reserve calculation method  and calculate reserves 
• Review and monitor experience on all products to inform decision making on reserving assumptions.
• Perform embedded value and analysis of surplus calculations and preparation of the management report highlighting the key movements.
• Provide analysis to support the renegotiation of the existing contracts
• Carry out business projections for the annual business planning exercise, strategy reviews and for capital management/solvency purposes as well as Stress and Scenario testing on the projections and facilitate management reports on the stresses.
• Prepare comprehensive actuarial reports to the business each quarter and highlight key issues on an ongoing basis including solvency and capital monitoring.
• Providing clarification to finance function, appointed actuary and external auditor queries on the disclosure requirements and/or methodology used.
• Prepare data to help address all matters raised by the IRA in their risk inspection and continue to highlight emerging risks.
• Conversant with IFRS 17 requirements and valuations.
• Provide data and initial assessment in relation to Bonus Policy, Dividend Policy and ALM. 
• Supervising, mentoring and coaching Actuarial Associates and Interns
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Key Performance Measures

• As described in your Personal Scorecard

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• University Degree in actuarial science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, economics or related field with strong emphasis on mathematical proficiency
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar position 
• Progress in Institute of Actuaries examinations (At least 6 papers)

Technical/Functional competencies

• Statistical techniques 
• Proficient knowledge on the insurance industry in Kenya 
• Knowledge of reinsurance arrangements and structures
• Knowledge of statistical packages or programming (e.g. SAS, Visual Basic) 
• Database management systems

Closing Date: 19 June 2022

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Job Purpose:

Responsible for facilitating efficient client administration and document management. The jobholder is responsible for client correspondences, data capture, and document management  to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and effective client servicing

Key responsibilities

• Review of contract notes, statements, business confirmations/appreciations and all client correspondences
• Coordinate all client communications on mails, verbal and hard copy correspondences to ensure efficiency, timeliness and maintenance of high standards and thus achieve maximum client satisfaction, loyalty and thus retention.
• Handle HNW client correspondences to ensure immediate response time and action
• Review email and post statements and the contract notes and receipts on weekly basis
• Review of account opening, edit of data in the system and all data capture for accuracy, integrity, timeliness and risk management
• Prepare reports on client complaints and general client administration issues
• Support AMC (UG) as per the hub and spoke model
• Delegated Authority:  As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• 4-6 years experience in a similar position 
• Professional certification in accounting (CPA part 2)

Essential Competencies

Emerging Leaders in Britam need to:

• Plan, direct and apply efficiencies and resources in order to optimise output and profitability against time, cost and team targets;
• Effectively communicate strategic and operational departmental goals and objectives to peers and others in order to ensure proper implementation;
• Ensure that department priorities are adhered to and effectively communicated;
• Ensure competent and effective people resources through appropriate coaching, development and people supervision as appropriate;
• Embody a high performance, proactive culture;
• Effectively ensure the adherence to key performance areas, deadlines and goals in order to optimise operational effectiveness;
• Effectively communicate resource needs, possible opportunities and achievements to management in order to aid them in their decision-making;
• Effectively set and monitor priorities and objectives for more junior staff;
• Understand and communicate objectives in relation to the larger organisational impact;
• Effectively disseminate knowledge within the correct context, towards subordinates as well as management;
• Appropriately model the company values while setting the pace and energy for delivering;
• Effectively manage and communicate change within the department in order to increase staff and process effectiveness;
• Provide access to accurate and consistent information and services across all channels;
• Ensure a seamless experience for clients;
• Improve service delivery for clients;
• Engage in continuous brand building to become the trusted partners to clients.

Emerging Leaders Competency Descriptions.

• Presenting and Communicating Information - Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; presents effectively; responds quickly to others ‘reactions and feedback during conversations; projects credibility.
• Working with People - Shows respect for the views and contributions of team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and pro-acitvely shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds and encourages ethical behavior and departmental values; demonstrates integrity; encourages individual responsibility towards the community and the environment; models the organizational values during every day interactions.
• Analyzing - Analyses numerical data and all other sources of information, breaking them into component parts, patterns and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger system / process / problem.
• Planning and Organizing - Adheres to and monitors clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations - Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets and models high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves projects goals.
• Deciding and Initiating Action - Takes responsibility for own, as well as subordinates’ actions and projects; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity; introduces improvements into work processes; handles problems with minimal guidance.
• Leading and Supervising - Provides subordinates with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; provides subordinates with the relevant coaching; creates a positive climate that fosters learning and development; identifies high potential talent; sets and articulates the departmental vision and values through own personal behavior; sets appropriate standards of behavior.
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts - Works strategically to realize personal goals; understands and effectively communicates the departmental strategy; translates the departmental strategy and vision into operational responsibilities; takes into consideration departmental strategy during all tasks; takes account of a wide range of issues across, and related to current role.
• Applying Expertise and Technology - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions.
• Following Instructions and Procedures - Challenges authority only when appropriate; follows procedures and policies; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates a commitment to the organization; complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Adapting and Responding to change - Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows an interest in new experiences.

Technical/ Functional competencies

• Knowledge of investment classes
• Effective negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Report writing skills

Closing Date: 17 June 2022