Vacancy: Bancassurance Officer
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 people who want to make the world a better place
and achieve great things.
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the
Bancassurance Officer will be charged with the responsibility of establishing
and driving Bancassurance as a business line in Retail Banking Division.
In addition, the role holder will
spearhead the growth of bancassurance business across the Bank channels through
supporting delivery channels, develop operating standards and grow revenues for
this line of business.
The Role
The successful jobholder will be
expected to:
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Drive growth in Bancassurance
business across and outside the bank channels.
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Prospect and market various insurance
products to prospective clients and advice customers on the adequacy of cover
requested for in relation to the policies available.
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Oversee the operational aspects of
Bancassurance business at the branch i.e. underwriting, claims, finance and
customer service as well as preparation quotations, negotiating terms for
customers and closing sales.
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Ensure all collaterals and assets
that have the Bank interest are properly and comprehensively insured and the
Bank’s interest properly noted.
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Ensure that the Bank, customers and
staff insurable assets insured under the branch are renewed on time and that
the premium is paid up.
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Carry out market research and provide
customer feedback to our head office Bancassurance team for the development of
new products and enhancement of existing ones to suite the various market
segments.
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Ensure that all queries on technical
insurance issues from customers and branch staff are addressed promptly while
providing technical guidance.
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory
and internal procedures in regard to bancassurance business.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
The successful jobholder will be
required to possess the following qualifications:-
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University Degree preferably in a
business field from a recognized University with at least two years working
experience in bancassurance/insurance industry.
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Professional qualification in
insurance or good progress in ACII or DIP.
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2 Years insurance marketing and/or
underwriting experience.
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Exposure to Insurance products in the
bank set-up with knowledge of the Bank’s set standards, policies and the
operating manual.
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Excellent communicator with 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
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Personal organization and
thoroughness coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with
good Judgment and decision making 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
How to Apply
If
you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to
add value to your career then please forward your application enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference
number BO/3/RB/2016 by 1st December, 2016.
Corporate Security Manager
Highly adaptable, dynamic, thorough
and experienced in banking operations, experienced in Corporate Security
management, with latitude and self-drive to excel in Security Management; Does
this sound like a match for you?
If yes, The Co-operative Bank of
Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the ideal place to elevate you to the next career
level where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow.
This position within our Security
department presents you with the opportunity to grow and develop an exciting
career that will allow you to proactively manage the business security risk
profile in line with the bank’s policies and procedures.
Ensure security services meet
business requirements, local legal regulations and adhere to Bank policies and
procedures.
The role will also require you to
develop security risk control capabilities and pro-actively lead security
management by continued education, training and prevention
The role
The successful jobholder will be
expected to:
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Provides cost effective solutions to
enhance overall security of facilities, employees, property, and customers
through electronic and physical security systems including, but not limited to,
access control, CCTV, lighting, and fencing standards.
·
Conducts risk assessments at bank
facilities to identify security vulnerabilities and implement corrective
measures to mitigate risk to people and property and prevent loss from theft
and diversion.
·
Develop and oversee standard
operating procedures for designs, configuration and implementation of physical
security systems for both employees and facilities/premises protection.
·
Conduct investigations, audits,
special event coordination and other safety, security or business continuity
efforts as business conditions warrant.
·
Develop relationships with
appropriate regulatory and law enforcement agencies necessary to facilitate the
interests of the bank.
·
Ensure the security of facilities and
assets of the bank by conducting threat and risk analyses at each facility to
identify potential issues, monitoring internal control systems to ensure that
appropriate information access levels and security clearances are maintained.
·
Oversee the day-to-day security
concerns in all facilities of the bank program including supervision of
outsourced security personnel and ensuring their compliance with security
policies and procedures.
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Ensure that all employees of the bank
work in a safe environment by investigating reported security incidents,
providing security awareness sessions and answering inquiries from all
stakeholders regarding security as it relates to the bank.
·
Network, gather business intelligence
and benchmark on security/safety best practices to provide support for
implementation of security initiatives in line with the bank’s security term
development plan.
·
Perform corporate investigation and
review the effectiveness of security processes, systems and recommend measures
to
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
The successful jobholder will be
required to possess the following qualifications:-
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A Bachelor’s degree in a Business
related field with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Corporate Security
Management.
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Honest and an effective team player
with a high degree of confidentiality.
·
Strong interpersonal skills, a good
planner with excellent analytic skills
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Articulate with excellent
communication and report writing skills.
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A team player and a leader with
excellent problem solving skills.
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Highly organized, thorough, quality
conscious with a structured and disciplined approach to risk.
How to apply:
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number CSM/2/HRD/2016 by 2nd
December, 2016.
We are an equal opportunity employer.