Jobs at Guaranty Trust Assurance Plc

Jobs at Guaranty Trust Assurance Plc

Guaranty Trust Assurance was borne out of the desire to create an insurance company capable of providing world-class risk management solutions to discerning consumers in Nigeria.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT GUARANTY TRUST ASSURANCE PLC

Technology Audit Officer
Ref no: TAD/SYS
Job details
Group: Agency Group.
Reporting to: Group Head, Systems & Control Group
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.

Role Purpose
To ensure that management is advised in conjunction with the IT group on technology platform needs, after careful scrutiny of the capabilities and flexibility of the technology support required for unique processes, systems and objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities



· To evaluate existing strategies, policies, standards, procedures and related practices for the management, planning and organization of IS.

· To make sound assessments and present risk-oriented advice to management on Information technology such as adequate information security; efficient use of IT resources; IT related frauds, etc.

· To design programs and supervise execution of audit in such areas as systems and applications; information processing facilities; systems development, company-wide enterprise architecture; telecommunications, intranet and extranets, etc.

· To be conversant with various IT risks such as access, business disruption, customer service, data integrity, physical harm, fraud, financial report, etc.

· To assist the unit and group heads in establishing policies and procedures for the IT audit unit.

· To develop programs for auditing new information systems and projects adopted by the company.

· To work with the unit and group heads to develop the IS audit charter.


Job Requirements

· A good first degree with ACA/ACCA (or its equivalent), CISA shall be an added advantage or equivalent experience.
· A minimum of 4 years financial or technology audit experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
· A high level of interpersonal skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Experience in Oracle database environment, managing Windows operating systems environments, networking and in MS SQL Server.
· Should be able to use data analysis tools such as ACL or IDEA.
· Skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions.
· The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts.
· The ability to work effectively in a professional environment
· Exposure to CAAT (Computer Assisted Applications Testing)



Direct Sales Managers
Ref no: DSM/AGY001

Job details
Group: Agency Group.
Reporting to: Group Head.
Location: Lagos State.

Role Purpose
To be responsible for the management, administration and development of Direct Sales Associates. They will also be responsible for the marketing of GTA's products and will be expected to sign up, manage and maintain a number of these DSAs at any given time.

Job Responsibilities

· Recruitment, training and managing retail direct sales associates
· Identifying and appointing corporate partners
· Negotiating with prospective customers and other parties
· Activity management
· Retention of customers and direct sales associates acquired
· Facilitating and training on sales processes and effective selling techniques
· Meeting sales targets/goals as per agreed terms
· Back office and operation support
· Overseeing reconciliation of transactions.
· Any other responsibilities assigned by the company.

Job Requirements

· Proven history of generating revenue
· A 1st degree or H.N.D in any discipline
· Excellent Marketing skills
· Excellent sales and negotiation skills
· Good business acumen
· The ability to motivate and lead a team
· Initiative and enthusiasm
· Excellent communication and people skills
· Good planning and organizational skills
· The ability to work calmly under pressure


Business Partner Managers

Ref no: BPM/AGY 001
Job details
Group: Agency Group
Reporting to: Group Head, Agency Group
Location: Lagos State.

Role Purpose

To develop the business by appointing Business Partners to market GTA products for business partnership. They will Support and manage the business through business partners.

Responsibilities

· Identify and appoint Business Partners
· Guiding business partners in the engagement of associates
· Training of business partners and their associates in sales processes and effective selling techniques
· Ensuring that processes and service standards are being adhered to
· Ensuring that BPs and their associates maintain activity levels and are meeting KPI and vital statistics targets
· Negotiating with prospective customers and other parties
· Activity Management
· Meeting sales targets/goals as per agreed terms

Job Requirements
· A 1st degree in HND in any discipline
· Excellent sales and negotiation skills
· At least 4 years work experience of which 2 must have been spent in a sales leadership role
· Proven history of generating revenue
· A good track record of managing teams
· Ability to understand and analyze figures
· Good IT, budget and report writing skills
· Good Communication and people skills
· The ability to motivate and lead a team
· Initiative and enthusiasm
· Good planning and organizational skills
· The ability to work calmly under pressure


Business Development Officer
Ref no: BUD/AML

Job details
Group: Assur Asset Management Limited
Reporting to: Head of Business Development
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.

Role Purpose

To ensure that management is advised in conjunction with the IT group on technology platform needs after careful scrutiny of the capabilities and flexibility of the technology support required for unique processes, systems and objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Growing new business volumes and revenue through team and individual sales. Pro-actively hunt for target individuals and organizations and establish communication.
• Prospecting companies and individuals, creating and following up on new leads. Building referral and lead generation network.
• Managing sales activity levels whilst actively developing the team's capabilities and capacity.
• Championing new products and product modifications to meet the needs of clients.
• Ability to develop relationships and win over high profile corporate clients.
• Increase the company's involvement with existing clients i.e. grow business volume.
• Manage client relationships to ensure all customer service goals are achieved.


Job Requirements

• University degree (minimum Second class upper) with at least 4 years of financial industry experience in marketing to HNIs

• The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts.
• The ability to work effectively in a professional environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organizing, planning and presentation skills
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products(Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Unit Head – Retail Processing Centre, Head Office

Ref no: RPC/RPG 001
Job details
Group: Retail Processing Group
Reporting to: Group Head.
Location: Lagos State.


Role Purpose
To coordinate and oversee the processing and delivery of retail policy documents and relevant correspondence within the company's turn around time.
Responsibilities
1. Oversees the daily processing and delivery of retail policy documents
2. Ensures that processing period for documents is kept within the company's turnaround time
3. Handles all internal and external customer complaints and resolution of all transactional issues
4. Liaises with Technology Group to identify processes that can automated thereby streamlining our work process flow
5. Identifies and implements best practices for retail insurance processes
6. Ensures 3rd quality assurance on policy documents i.e. ensures the complete documentation of transactions, error-free letters and policy documents and ascertains appropriate payment of premium
7. Signs policy letters and covering letters
8. Prepare weekly reports
9. Facilitates the training of incoming staff and Transaction officers
10. Facilitates the Training of BA's and sales teams and development of training materials to bridge knowledge gaps

Job Requirements

1. A Bachelor's Degree in social sciences or related field
2. Experience in Life & General Business Underwriting
3. Three to Five years cognate experience in Field
4. Certification in CIIN


Unit Head, Enterprise Risk Management

Ref no: ERM 001
Job details
Group: Enterprise Risk Management & Strategy Group
Reporting to: Group Head.
Location: Lagos State.


Responsibilities
• Identify, assess and mitigate the possibility of things going wrong, and examine premises to evaluate current precautions
• Design contingency plans in case things go wrong
• Decide whether to avoid the risk, reduce it, retain it or transfer it (often by insuring against it happening).
• Assist the Compliance Officer in ensuring that the company complies with all
• Government policies and regulations
• Put in place and document ERM procedures within the context of the Company's ERM Framework

Job Requirements

• First Degree in a numerate discipline (Not below second class, Lower)
• Professional Qualification (ACCA, ACA, ICAN etc)
• Forward planning
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with responsibility
• Numeracy and mathematical ability
• The ability to understand a complex legal and regulatory framework
• The ability to understand complex financial and insurance products.
• People and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

How to Apply
Email CV to hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date cv, to:
Human Resources
Guaranty Trust Assurance plc
Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole street
Victoria Island, Lagos.