Job Openings at Britam

Job Purpose:

The role holder will be responsible for mitigating the increasing cybersecurity risks and lead IT security initiatives across the Group. The role holder will provide the technical and managerial competencies to manage current exposures as well as assess potential new threats. 

Key responsibilities:

• Develop the ICT Security strategy and operational plan for the organization to include security of hardware, software and networks; which includes acting as an IT risk champion with the group risk and compliance department.
• Act as the central point of contact for all ICT security incidents, develop incident handling procedures, report all incidents to the responsible incident response capability and track remedial actions.
• Manage controlled access rights for Britam`s various systems in conjunction with ICT Service delivery team.
• Ensure periodic vulnerability and security risk assessments and manage the primary outsourced ICT suppliers to ensure that risks to the security of Britam’s systems and its information assets are managed.
• Develop and implement programmes to test system and data security measures, review findings and improve those system and data security measures.
• Ensure that all staff members are trained on Britam’s security policies and other relevant issues.
• Develop, establish, implement, and enforce supplier and outsourcer guidelines obligations, and SLAs to the organization.
• Oversee the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Eng./Technology Management.
• 7 - 10 years’ experience in a large IT environment with at least 3 - 4 years of which should be in a management position.
• Knowledge in software, Hardware, Systems Administration, Network Technology.
• Professional Information Security qualifications: CISSP/CISM/CISA, CEH is an added advantage.
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager.
• Extensive experience in enterprise security architecture design.
• Extensive experience in enterprise security document creation. 
• Experience in designing and delivering employee security awareness training. 
• Experience in developing Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans.

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Strong technical skill/knowledge spanning enterprise infrastructure, Web-based application hosting and internet technologies.
• Knowledge of software, hardware, systems administration, and network technology.
• Thorough understanding of relational database theory and practice.
• Detail oriented and process focused. 
• Self-motivated, self-starter who works well in a fast pace, growth orientated entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong organization, time management and prioritization skills.

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Job Purpose:

The role holder would Champion Britam’s Technological transformation within the Corporate Segments.

Key responsibilities:

• To be the strategic adviser to the Corporate Segments leadership on how to leverage on IT as a strategic enabler of business. 
• Lead delivery of IT components of all IT strategic initiatives within the Corporate Segments.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Corporate Segments MANCO to drive strategic change. 
• He/ She is a change driver who influences colleagues to adopt to new technologies and ways of working.
• IT infrastructure value delivery and IT PMO teams to deliver system and process enhancements. 
• Responsible for day to day system administration, support and maintenance tasks. Their KPI’s include system availability or issue resolution SLAs.
• Gain intimate knowledge of the BU strategic and operational imperatives, Britam’s corporate strategy and its resultant IT strategy. The Business Partner marries delivery of the Segment’s IT initiatives and Group IT initiatives ensuring the Segment and Britam Group succeed by building an IT ecosystem in line with the corporate vision of “diversified financial services group”.
• Provide a single point of contact for Corporate Segments on all matters IT. They engage with the rest of the IT function to provide the Corporate Segments leader with consolidated view of the status of IT operations, projects and security within the Corporate Segments.
• Advice the Corporate Segments on IT risk management processes and procedures and IT capabilities required to manage segments operational risks.
• Advice and support the segment Manco to prioritize Corporate Segments IT initiatives for the year and ensure these are captured in the Group IT plan and budget.
• Ensure the Corporate Segments IT initiatives comply to the Britam Enterprise Architecture.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Bachelors in Computer Science/ Technology.
• Masters in Computer Science/Technology Management is an added advantage.
• 7-10 years’ experience in IT Services and System Development, 3-4 years of which should be in a management position. 
• Certified Business Analyst Professional – CBAP.
• TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect.
• Oracle Certified Master - Java EE.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• ITIL Master, TOGAF certified.
• 5 years’ experience in covering product development and at least three of which should be in business and innovation.

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and high regard for emerging mobile, web technologies and Systems Development GI Cycle (SDLC) as well as project management processes and execution.
• Have expert knowledge of Mobile infrastructure, internet technologies, ecommerce and e-payment technologies.
• A sound understanding of portfolio, programme and project management and a track record of delivering and enabling large-scale complex change programmes.
• Exceptional inter-personal skills. 
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

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Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Product Development, the Product Development Specialist will drive the development of end to end customer solutions with focus on International Business customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Product Ideation and Market Research: Generate, develop, communicate and conduct market research for new International Business product ideas in the market.
• Product Design and Pricing: Determine technical premiums for new and repackaged International Business products.
• Product Risk management: Identify and analyze risks relating to new and repackaged International Business products, and setting out proposed risk mitigation measures.
• System and Process Capabilities: Drive the operationalization of new products i.e. ensure processes and systems are in place to administer the complete product administration cycle.
• Product Approvals: Drive the product approval process both within the Company and externally with the Insurance Regulator and other government bodies – where relevant.
• Compliance Requirements: Work with the Legal and Risk functions to ensure that all compliance requirements with respect to products are met.
• Product Documentation: Develop and continually review product training manuals and content for marketing brochures that are appropriate to the target market and distribution channel of the products.
• Work with the Innovation and other teams to turn data insights into profitable products. 
• Work with the marketing team to improve the look and feel of Britam product offerings.
• Own and improve the Britam International Business client journey with focus on customer centricity.
• Ad hoc duties assigned by line manager.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• University Degree in Actuarial Science – or other highly numerate subject area. 
• Good progress in examination from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or any equally recognized professional actuarial body (attempted and passed at least 8 actuarial exams).
• At least 3 years’ experience in an actuarial or product development function in a very busy office. 
• Experience across product lines preferred i.e. life and non-life.
• Proven experience working across functions and with multiple stakeholders.
• A keen eye for innovation in the insurance and financial services space preferred.

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate and communicate complex insurance and actuarial principles to a non-technical audience. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders within each client segment.
• Ability to think clearly and analytically. 
• Ability to identify and solve all problem types i.e. both technical and non-technical.
• A keen eye for innovation in the insurance and financial services both traditional and non-traditional (FinTechs etc.) spaces.