Co-operative
Bank of Kenya
Job
Vacancy: Underwriting Officer
Are you a dynamic, creative,
self-driven and highly motivated experienced professionals with a good
Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of Bancassurance?
Are you keen and aware of market
patterns with a genuine interest of the Insurance Industry?
The role holder will be responsible
for supporting the delivery of Bancassurance business through facilitation of
key duties in underwriting, handling queries from branches and adhering to the
established SLAs and Memorandum of Understanding.
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
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Drive growth in Bancassurance
business across the bank channels and identify opportunities for developing and
deploying new products.
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Develop Bancassurance manuals,
policies and procedures in terms of business operations as well as underwriting
processes for motor and non-motor business.
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Analyze underwriting documents before
they are submitted to insurance companies to ensure they are fully and
comprehensively documented without loopholes.
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Ensure that all queries on technical
insurance issues from customers are addressed promptly while providing
technical guidance.
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Ensure adherence to the Bancassurance
manual policies and procedures and implementing immediately any
actions/deficiencies highlighted by the Compliance & Audit reports.
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Build relationships with Co-op Bank
sales channels and support them to drive business with their customers and
manage relationships with insurance companies to secure the best terms for
Co-op Bank Group customers.
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Ensure compliance with Insurance
Regulatory Authority requirements as well as internal Procedures and Policies.
·
Train customers and Banks’ staff on
underwriting/claim processes, requirements and procedures.
Skills,
Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be
required to have the following skills and competencies:
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A Bachelor’s degree in a Business
related field with a minimum of 3 years’ underwriting experience in insurance
business or as an insurance officer in a corporate organization.
·
A professional qualification in
insurance will be an added advantage
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Knowledge of the basic principles and
practices of Bancassurance.
·
Strong business acumen and strategic
thinking capacity with strong analytical and presentation skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a
diversified set up and in a highly collaborative team environment.
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Proven ability to respond quickly,
independently and appropriately to competing priorities under tight deadlines,
excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills.
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Knowledgeable in compiling data and
preparing a variety of reports as well as ability to verify the accuracy of
documents and information presented.
Competencies
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Leads from the front
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Delivers and owns results
·
Values and respects others
·
Drives innovation
·
Fosters Communication
·
Inspires trust and integrity
·
Customer Centric
How to Apply
If you fit the profile, then apply
today! Please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number UO/RBB/2018 as the
subject of your email by 9th February, 2018.
Job Vacancy: Data Quality Analyst
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.
Do you easily spot patterns, and have
an extremely meticulous approach to work?
If you have a highly analytical mind
that can take complex ideas & break them down into logical steps and are
passionate about data quality, then read on.
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Data Quality Analyst to join our ICT team.
Reporting to the Head Data Strategy
& Governance, the Data Quality Analyst will manage and oversee the
development and operations of the data quality management system and coordinate
the management of internal and external audit processes including maintaining
global data quality standards.
The role holder will also integrate
the various internal processes within the bank and provide a process approach
for project execution that will enable the bank to identify, measure, control
and improve the various core business processes and ultimately lead to improved
business performance.
The
Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
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Support strategic direction by
undertaking objective, systematic analysis and deduce accurate conclusions
based on evidence.
·
Identify problems and work towards
resolving them by thinking laterally, and identifying and implementing improved
work practices.
·
Achieve results through follow-up of
projects through to completion, monitoring project progress, managing
priorities, committing to achieving quality outcomes, adhering to documentation
procedures, and seeking feedback from stakeholders to gauge satisfaction.
·
Support productive working
relationships by building and sustaining positive relationships with team
members, stakeholders and clients, and being responsive to changes in client
and stakeholder needs and expectations.
·
Display personal drive and integrity
by taking responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work, showing
initiative to do what is required, and committing energy and drive to see that
goals are achieved.
·
Communicate with influence, confidently
presenting communications in a clear, concise and articulate manner, focusing
on key points and using appropriate, unambiguous language, selecting the most
appropriate medium for conveying information, and structuring written and oral
communication to ensure clarity.
·
Incorporate the bank’s data quality
management policies into the planning, building and running domains of
enterprise IT, as well as conducting a monitoring role to assess adherence to
the policies.
·
Recommend corrective action plans and
improvements in the resolution of non-compliance with standards detected
through monitoring and auditing of processes and procedures.
Skills,
Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be
required to have the following skills and competencies:
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A Bachelor’s degree in information
technology or information management. Possession of MBA will be an added
advantage.
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Must have obtained quality oriented
certification such as Certified Six Sigma Certification, Certified Manager of
Quality, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified
ISO 9000 professional (Foundation, Auditor, Implementer, Master). Any database
administration certification will be an added advantage.
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At least five (5) years of quality
analysis experience and/or relevant vendor certification.
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Demonstrated ability to manage
complexity and multiple initiatives coupled with the ability to synthesize and
analyze diverse data and information, develop and recommend strategies.
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Ability to think creatively with a
strategic perspective, highly driven and self-motivated
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Analytical with good project
management and team leadership skills.
·
Excellent presentation, communication
and negotiation skills.
·
Knowledge in the use of notable data
management tools.
Competencies
·
Leads from the front
·
Delivers and owns results
·
Values and respects others
·
Drives innovation
·
Fosters Communication
·
Inspires trust and integrity
·
Customer Centric
How
to Apply
If you fit the profile, then apply
today!
Please forward your application
enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job
reference number DQA/DG/ICT/2018 as the subject of your email by 9th February,
2018.
We are an equal opportunity employer.