Apollo General Manager Job - Career Point Kenya

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