Job Opportunities at Altima Africa

• Developing the product strategy for the company in conjunction with the General Manager: Group Business and General Manager: Retail to meet new business objectives for existing and new distribution channels;
• Designing new products and solutions and manage new product development through all life stages to ensure successful uptake in the market;
• Developing business cases and client proposals for new businesses, partnerships, products and channels;
• Supporting product development initiatives including the design and pricing of insurance products and maintenance of existing products;
• Development and sign-off of pricing models and policies;
• Collaborating and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Providing actuarial consulting, peer review and advice;
• Managing and developing Actuarial staff within the team

• Business Acumen;
• Creative and Innovative;
• Deciding and Initiating Action;
• Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills;
• Leadership and People Development;
• Relating and Networking.

• Bachelor’s degree in  Actuarial Science;
• A relevant professional  qualification;
• At least Six (6) years’ experience in Life Assurance in a product development environment;
• Experience in Group Risk Pricing is an added advantage;
• Knowledge of Legislative and Regulatory Framework;
• Knowledge and understanding of Market Forces and Competitor Environment.

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• Establishing and maintaining relationships with Corporate and other organizations in the country so as to facilitate worksite strategy and cross-selling;
• Leveraging and aligning all corporate communications with the business strategy by designing communication plans to be implemented throughout the company to enhance the company’s image;
• Effectively developing and implementing a brand strategy that will enhance our brand presence in the market;
• Responsible for editorial, design, production and distribution of all company publications, internal and external to ensure effective articulation of the company brand;
• Developing and executing online strategies that improve the company’s visibility in the social media;
• Generating media visibility by securing speaking engagements and high-profile media opportunities to ensure regular contact with target media;
• Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with internal sources, reporters and other third party news agencies;
• Organizing and managing the human capital within the department through training, coaching & development, performance management and proper positioning to ensure optimal productivity and high value services to internal and external customers;
• Representing the Managing Directors in various company events and to support the office to ensure timely execution.

• Business Acumen;
• Creative and Innovative;
• Deciding and Initiating Action;
• Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills;
• Leadership and Relationship Management;
• Relating and Networking.

• Master’s Degree in Communication, International Business, Finance, Strategy & Management;
• Bachelor’s degree in business / Marketing related field from a recognized institution;
• A relevant professional qualification;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in Marketing, Communication, Public & Media Relations, Business Analysis, three (3) of which must be at managerial level from a PR agency or media house;
• Experience in building brand awareness;
• Expertise in marketing and campaigns on Internet and online technology platforms;
• Demonstrated successful experience in media lobbying and writing press releases;
• Prior experience in insurance or financial services sector would be an advantage.

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• Portfolio management of existing investments across various sectors;
• Supporting the Managing Director in executing and realising the commercial objectives of the company strategy across sectors;
• Advising the Board Investment Committee on formulation of investment objectives for investee companies;
• Overseeing and managing the end-to-end investment process of multiple projects and different stages of the development cycle;
• Formulating winning strategies;
• Negotiating and structuring investment transactions;
• Monitoring the execution of the company’s commercial objectives in active developments projects / portfolio companies;
• Interacting and maintaining good relationships with the Management of portfolio companies;
• Driving timely value realization through third party equity investments and higher valuation and / or eventual exit;
• Developing and managing a lean high performance team of junior analysts and associates to support the company’s day-to-day portfolio management.

• Commercially aware and entrepreneurial with a track record of building and effectively leading profitable enterprises;
• A highly networked and influential individual with the ability to cultivate and retain relationships with a globally diverse group of institutions and individuals;
• A leader with proven ability to position and create demand for products and services;
• A no-excuses individual with demonstrated capacity to successfully execute multiple projects simultaneously;
• An effective and ethical leader with a track record of building and leading successful teams;
• A personable individual and excellent communicator.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a strong analytical or business focus;
• Possession of professional qualifications in CFA, CPA or ACCA;
• Possession of an MBA or any other postgraduate qualification in a relevant field would be an added advantage;
• Minimum Ten (10) years’ leadership experience;
• Portfolio management of a private equity portfolio, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Extensive Board level experience;
• Investment transactional experience including leading teams in end-to-end investment / fundraising / exit processes.