Talent Pool: Portfolio Manager (Life) MMH251112-1

Role PurposeGuardrisk Life is looking for a New Business Portfolio Manager to join our Affinities Life Marketing team.You will play an instrumental part in growing the Guardrisk Life business by marketing Guardrisk Life products and value proposition in line with strategy.The ideal candidate is a person that wants to actively drive new business and corporate transactions. This is a client-facing role and will involve collaboration with clients and technical teams to develop and take to market tailored risk solutions.RequirementsRelevant Degree and/or Insurance qualification.Marketing team consists of individuals with various technical skills such as actuaries, attorneys, accountants.Candidate will be required to obtain an RE5 designation.2 - 4 years’ experience in the insurance and financial services industries.Strong life insurance knowledge with excellent people skills to negotiate optimal solutions with various stakeholders.Preferred: Dealmaking experience a definite advantage.Duties and ResponsibilitiesIdentify, develop and drive new business opportunities, value propositions and proposals in line with Guardrisk Life’s strategy.Identify and consult with prospective clients on their business goals to position insurance as a commercial opportunity that can grow their revenue. This engagement encompasses the full insurance value chain; the strategic objectives of the target company and commercial structures.This includes taking responsibility for the following functions with assistance from the larger team and technical areas.Deal structuring.Advising clients on operating models in an outsourced insurance value chain.Taking clients through the Guardrisk Life new business process.Preparing business cases for consideration at the Guardrisk Life New Business and Product Management Committees.Identify and consult with prospective clients on their business goals to position insurance as a commercial opportunity that can grow their revenue.Managing opportunities from prospect to execution phase. This includes consulting with prospective clients to refine business cases (commercial viability; products, reinsurance etc.) and managing prospects through Guardrisk Life’s due diligence processes.Marketing and cross selling of Guardrisk Life’s products and services to existing clients.Assisting clients with product development for third-party risks.As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.-304349596