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About us, purpose, experience and qualifications
about us
- make a promise
- be deeply invested
- value our differences
- build trust, not territory
- have courage
- always do the right thing
- stay curious and you have one simple goal: to improve the lives of customers through simple, effective solutions that meet their needs, contact us today and join a winning team. All appointments will be made in line with the Bank’s Employment Equity plan The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
purpose
Responsible for providing the direction and managing the creative process of a specialist team.experience and qualifications
- Minimum qualification : Relevant BCom Degree in Finance or related
- Experience : 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior (entry level) management level.
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additional requirements
Core functions of the role • Driving execution and implementation of life insurance risk products and initiatives • Liaise with the data analytics and pricing team for insights critical to the products • Preparing and presenting product proposals and reports for senior management and other stakeholders • Have access to and engage with the FNB Banking businesses • Challenge and review of current product features • Regular engagement with the distribution and other business units within FirstRand group • Keeping abreast of changes and new legislation and developments in industries that may affect areas of specialization • Drawing on own technical and/or professional knowledge and experience to proactively develop alternatives and identify optimal best practice solutions for tactical problems Ideal fit for the role: • Nearly or qualified Actuary with experience in financial industry • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills • A minimum of 3 years experience in the financial industry, with a preference for the life insurance industry • Preference will be given to candidates who are either qualified actuaries or only 1 or 2 exams outstanding • Curiosity and passion for continuous learning and development • Ability to combine conceptual thinking with pragmatic solutions In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.responsibilities
- Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs for a range of functional areas to increase cost efficiency.
- Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
- Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members.
- Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop a product strategy aligned to business strategy to ensure business growth and sustainability.
- Translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects / initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress.
- Implement and maintain sound business processes that minimise FNB risk and deliver quality requirements specifications. Findings that area as a result of internal or external audit and client management and risk.
- Manage designated product development projects from inception to final execution, including post implementation evaluation.
- Initiate and manage market research, data mining and quantitative analysis to ensure sustainability and future competitive growth.
- Explore local and international markets for new products and trademarks in order to expand and strengthen the business' market position.
- Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved products, processes and services.
- Manage own development to increase own competencies
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