Careers at APA Life Assurance Company Ltd

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and implements IAM solutions and systems
• Deploy and manage security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms
• Develop and maintain security baselines, hardening standards, and configuration guidelines
• Monitor security events and investigate potential incidents
• Perform security code reviews and application security assessments
• Maintain compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, etc.)
• Support internal and external security audits
• Develop and update security policies, procedures, and documentation
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify security risks
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Implements security policies and best practices
• Provides deep technical expertise and leadership for resolving incidents
• Leads access certifications and audits
• Proactively addresses security issues to prevent audit findings and privilege gaps

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of common security challenges, such as data privacy, compliance, access control, encryption, and incident response
• Experience in network security, such as firewalls or VPNs
• Knowledge of encryption techniques, such as symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, etc. and how they should be applied to infrastructure
• Ability to design, implement and run monitoring and alerting platforms, to track and troubleshoot the security, performance and health of infrastructure components
• Vulnerability & Threat management, incident response, Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Conversant with GDPR, Kenya Data Protection Act, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA
• Experience with containerization and Kubernetes security
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security
• Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Background in security automation and orchestration (SOAR)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, OSCP, or similar)

EXPERIENCE

• 8–10 years’ relevant experience

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KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Production and review of IFRS 17 valuation results and associated disclosures.
• Production and Review of statutory filings in accordance with Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), and Management Reports for internal consumption (VNB, VIF, EV, etc).
• Collaborate with finance to align actuals vs budget and improve monthly close efficiency.

Experience Monitoring

• Perform periodic claims experience analyses to guide pricing, reserving assumptions, and give recommendations for management actions.

Capital Modelling

• Run capital adequacy assessments under local solvency regulations. Produce Capital Adequacy reports with recommendations to management.

Pricing & Product Development

• Pricing of new individual and group life products, ensuring alignment with profitability, competitiveness, and regulatory standards.
• Enhance pricing tools and profitability testing models.
• Develop bespoke schemes for corporate clients, affinity groups, and pension providers.

Budgeting & Strategy Actuarial Inputs

Provide Actuarial results towards IFRS 17 Budgets and assist in five-year business planning with actuarial projection models. Work closely with the Finance team to ensure these processes are a success.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or related field. A master’s degree in actuarial management will be an added advantage.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills

• Proficient in actuarial modelling tools (e.g. Basys, RiskIntegrity, Advanced Excel Skills, VBA, Python, R, PowerBI).
• Advanced analytical skills and business insight.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other dashboarding tools is a plus.

Behavioural Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities under minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator—both written and verbal—with stakeholders at all levels.
• Mentorship mindset and a collaborative team player.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Progress toward actuarial qualification (minimum: 10 papers).

Experience

• Minimum 8 years actuarial experience in life insurance. Experience leading analysts will be an added advantage.
• Strong experience in IFRS 17 valuation and reporting.
• Experience in calculating VIF, VNB and Embedded Value.
• Understanding of Asset-Liability Management Process.

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KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Raising debit and credit notes as assigned;
• Developing timely motor certificate/cover notes declarations for all concerned intermediaries;
• Addressing client/customers equerries and feedback within the timelines stipulated in service charter and/or SLAs signed with respective clients.
• Preparing policy documents and other relevant documents
• Supporting in premiums collections
• Participating in company CSR and brand building activities in liais on with other departments.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports giving details of individual performance on business acquired/lost and feedback on market practices from customers; And
• Sending renewal notices to clients and advise on changes in policy if any

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or are latedfield.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Interpersonal and Communicationskills
• Good negotiation skills
• Team Player

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• AIIK Diploma/ CII will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of relevant experience