Operations Manager-ALLIED INSURANCE COMPANY (Pvt) Ltd 

Vacancy : Operations Manager

Allied Insurance is looking for a result driven Operations Manager to join a close-knit team with an extensive portfolio of Clients with operations across various provinces in Zimbabwe; this is an exciting opportunity and the role reports directly to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Directs and controls the company’s operations and gives strategic guidance and direction to the board to ensure that the company achieves its mission and objectives
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Department of Underwriting plans, in line with corporate objectives.
• Works in close coordination with the Managing Director, to develop business strategy and articulate action plans to drive the focus of business towards Commercial risk products.
• Provides guidelines on risk underwriting processes, political risk analysis, sector analysis, socio-economic risk assessments, financial analysis, country analysis and sector analysis, socio-economic risk assessments, financial analysis, country analysis etc. To provide overall guidance to Underwriters in conducting a thorough due diligence of transactions
• Assists in defining guidelines for registration of applications and processing policy offers, policy issuance, endorsements and back-office function in General
• Arrange reinsurance programme for the Corporation and undertake the necessary negotiations to ensure liability is minimized through effective reinsurance engagements
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training to subordinates so as to improve on efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk and Insurance (MSc / MBA is a Distinct advantage)
• ACII/AIISA or any equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the insurance sector at a Senior Management Level.
• A proven track record of successfully managing a company with a high level of business awareness and acumen
• Understanding the intricacies of financial management and overall business management
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Vast knowledge of Underwriting, marketing and relationship management