Our client is a leading insurance company with head office in Lagos State. The company is looking to hire a Business Manager (operation) in Lagos and overseeing the Western region.

Specifically, the candidate will:
• Develop and implement efficient operational processes for managing a strongly diversified life insurance book of business;
• Play a key role in the implementation of IT systems to support the business;
• Provide leadership for effective implementation and measurement of operating policies and procedures;
• Play a major role in the development of new products and services;
• Develop product documentation of the highest quality and distinction;
• General management, HR and supervisory skills;
• Strategy formulation and implementation
• Actively monitor performance against budget and expected key indicators and promptly address deviations from these targets;
• Coordinate the preparation of operational reports;
• Establish and implement short- and long-range operational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Insurance, Actuarial Science or Mathematics & Statistics from a reputable institution;
• A master's degree In Insurance, Actuarial Science or Mathematics & Statistics will be an added advantage; relevant professional qualification(s) i.e. ACII, ACIIN, is desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years' related life insurance experience with at least three years life insurance experience in a senior management position for a reputable insurance company;
• Thorough knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment; The Insurance Act and Regulations and the NAICOM guidelines;
• Strong understanding of reinsurance, management and practice; insurance brokerage experience is highly desired;
• Must be computer literate, must be versed with online business platforms;
• Strong marketing skills is required for this role (it is desired that the candidate already has account being managed to aid their new assignment);
• The candidate should also be knowledgeable in technical operations as brokers are professional intermediaries.
• A good knowledge of Lagos/western market is key.


Remuneration:
• Very attractive with good career prospect and other work benefits.

Application:
• QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND UPDATED CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘BUS-MGR (Lagos & West)' as subject of mail before February 15, 2017.