EBKL- Business Development Manager

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Industry: Banking
Description: Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description

Job Overview:

 

Responsible for overseeing and driving the development, implementation, and performance of Health Insurance bancassurance strategy. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies to expand the network, drive business growth, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain strong relationships with agency partners and branch managers.

 

Main Responsibilities:

 

Strategic

 

Support the General Manager in the development and execution of the Health Insurance distribution strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives. Identify market trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities to drive business expansion and revenue generation.

 

Partnership Management: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships within the banks sectors and segments to leverage the customer base, and bank infrastructure. Collaborate with partners to develop joint marketing initiatives and enhance customer acquisition and retention.

 

Drive revenue growth through the optimization of existing partnerships and the establishment of new ones.

 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to Identify opportunities to expand the medical insurance portfolio by cross-selling additional products and services.

 

Operational

 

Channel Development: Develop and implement initiatives to support the branch bancassurance distribution network.

 

Sales Performance: Monitor and analyze sales performance across the branches, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to achieve sales targets. Ensure efficient lead generation, conversion, and customer onboarding processes.

 

Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities within the healthcare sector and promote inclusivity.

 

Use of data analytics to drive consumption of relevant solutions.

 

Work closely with product development teams to create insurance products tailored for different bank segments.

 

Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns to promote insurance products through the bancassurance channel.

 

Corporate Governance

 

Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in bancassurance and branch operations. Ensure the different distribution channels adhere to governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to mitigate operational and legal risks.

 

Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with bancassurance and ensuring appropriate controls and safeguards are in place to protect customer information, prevent fraud, and maintain data privacy.

 

Ensure compliance with TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) regulations while attending to customers.

 

Leadership & Culture

 

Team Leadership: Provide strategic direction, guidance, and support to the bancassurance team. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to drive high performance and employee engagement.

 

Customer-Centric Approach: Advocate a customer-centric culture within the organization, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs, delivering personalized solutions, and enhancing customer experience across all bancassurance touchpoints.

 

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for Bancassurance channel, regularly monitoring and analyzing performance against targets.

 

Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

 

Qualifications

 

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

 

Professional Insurance Qualification

 

Key Competencies

 

Bancassurance Expertise

 

Sales, business development and relationship management

 

Strategic Thinking

 

Leadership and Team Management

 

Customer Focus

 

Relevant Experience

 

Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in a similar or equivalent Senior Management role.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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