Portfolio Manager Mmh251112-1

Guardrisk; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Gauteng is seeking a New Business Portfolio Manager to drive growth through marketing their products. This role involves client collaboration to develop tailored insurance solutions and requires strong life insurance knowledge and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate should have 2–4 years in the insurance sector and an insurance qualification. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in the insurance and financial services industries.
• Marketing experience with diverse technical skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders to drive business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in line with strategy.
• Engage with clients on their business goals regarding insurance.
• Prepare business cases for management committees.
• Market and cross-sell products to existing clients.

Skills

Strong life insurance knowledge

Excellent people skills

Negotiation skills

Deal-making experience

Education

Relevant Degree and/or Insurance qualification

RE5 designation

Job description

Role Purpose

Guardrisk 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.

Client‑Facing Collaboration

This is a client-facing role and will involve collaboration with clients and technical teams to develop and take to market tailored risk solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, 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.
• Engage in the full insurance value chain; address the strategic objectives of the target company and the commercial structures.
• Deal structuring.
• Advise clients on operating models in an outsourced insurance value chain.
• Guide clients through the Guardrisk Life new business process.
• Prepare business cases for consideration at the Guardrisk Life New Business and Product Management Committees.
• Manage opportunities from prospect to execution phase.
• Market and cross‑sell Guardrisk Life's products and services to existing clients.
• Assist clients with product development for third‑party risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant 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: Deal‑making experience is a definite advantage.

Additional Responsibilities

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.

Final Note

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