KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and management of the company in the development of strategic objectives and goals
• Provide leadership to the company management team by supporting the execution and achievement of the agreed company’s strategic objectives. In particular:
•  Manage Group funds in accordance with the client mandates
•  Review, update, management of unit trusts
•  Review, updateplanformanagementofthirdpartyfunds
•  Profitably grow all business lines in accordance with the agreed and approved budgets
•  Deliver on the agreed key performance indicators
• Overall responsibility for managing the Company’s capital requirements and return on capital
• Expand the Unit Trusts distribution strategy including the use of the Direct Sales Force of other Group companies
• Manage and drive investment performance through:
• Approve and implement investment decisions and transactions within agreed mandates
• Undertake research(internally or through third parties) to guide the development of house view and recommendations for investment decisions
• Evaluate and monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks, identify reasons for divergence, and proposing suitable action
• Implement comprehensive CRM programs and complying with approved customer service charter and standards that will enhance profitable growth
• Overall responsibility for ensuring adequate internal controls are followed and processes are in place and followed
• Provide leadership in the development of innovative,customer-oriented products and initiatives that support the achievement of long-term profitable growth
• Overall responsibility for operational efficiency of the company by ensuring proper policies, systems, and procedures are in place to effectively manage and control the business
• Ensure effective IT and BCP strategy is always in place to support the achievement of the organizational objectives.
• Overall responsibility for the implementation of an effective risk management framework for the company.
• Responsible for HR management including attraction,development, and retention of staff through sustaining a performance-driven culture across the organization
• Responsible for the promotion of the corporate brand and identity in line with the approved Corporate Communications strategy
• Ensure adherence to the corporate governance standards as set by the Board including the Approvals Framework and compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and other relevant requirements.

Generic Duties

• Provide appropriate management reports and other information to the GCEO, GEXCO, and Board.
• Take lead and provide support in company-specific events
• Review and approval of investment valuation reports
• Implement audit, risk, and other reports (internal and external) in a timeous manner; and
• Participate and support Group CSR activities Person Specifications

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in related field from a recognized university;
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Technical skills in insurance and finance

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant professional qualification e.g. CFA
• Registered member of ICIFA and any other relevant professional body

EXPERIENCE

• At least 12 years relevant experience with at least 5 years managerial experience

How To Apply

Send mail to hr@apollo.co.ke