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Over the last decade, developments in the Nigerian socio-economic environment have resulted in an appreciable growth in the financial services sector with the contribution of the sector to the economy particularly that of banking sub-sector has been significant. However, the insurance industry cannot be said to have taken optimal advantage of the emerging opportunities usually associated with such economic growth. Locally, there are opportunities yet untapped in the ever-improving standards, processes, and services, which characterise the insurance business worldwide.

Given this scenario, it is clear that there is a vacuum to be filled in the provision of insurance services benchmarked against global standards, which as of necessity must provide the consumer, both corporate and individuals, with the best levels of service normally taken for granted in markets around the world.

Guaranty Trust Assurance was borne out of the desire to create an insurance company capable of providing world-class risk management solutions to discerning consumers in Nigeria.

Our passion for excellence and outstanding results drives our investment in People and Technology to achieve our set goals.

Come along and join our Team. Let's do it together!!!

 Please see below for the latest vacancies in GTA

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT GUARANTY TRUST ASSURANCE PLC

 

Technology Audit Officer

 

Ref no: TAD/SYS 

 

Job details

 

Group: Agency Group.

Reporting to: Group Head, Systems & Control Group

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.

Closing date for applications:

 

 

Role Purpose

 

To ensure that management is advised in conjunction with the IT group on technology platform needs, after careful scrutiny of the capabilities and flexibility of the technology support required for unique processes, systems and objectives of the organization.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

·           To evaluate existing strategies, policies, standards, procedures and related practices for the management, planning and organization of IS.

·           To make sound assessments and present risk-oriented advice to management on Information technology such as adequate information security; efficient use of IT resources; IT related frauds, etc.

·           To design programs and supervise execution of audit in such areas as systems and applications; information processing facilities; systems development, company-wide enterprise architecture; telecommunications, intranet and extranets, etc.

·           To be conversant with various IT risks such as access, business disruption, customer service, data integrity, physical harm, fraud, financial report, etc.

·           To assist the unit and group heads in establishing policies and procedures for the IT audit unit.

·           To develop programs for auditing new information systems and projects adopted by the company.

·           To work with the unit and group heads to develop the IS audit charter.

 

 

Requirement  

 

·            A good first degree with ACA/ACCA (or its equivalent), CISA shall be an added advantage or equivalent experience.                                      

·            A minimum of 4 years financial or technology audit experience, preferably in the financial services industry.

·            A high level of interpersonal skills.

·            Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·            Experience in Oracle database environment, managing Windows operating systems environments, networking and in MS SQL Server.

·            Should be able to use data analysis tools such as ACL or IDEA.

·            Skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions.

·            The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts.

·            The ability to work effectively in a professional environment

·            Exposure to CAAT (Computer Assisted Applications Testing)

 

 

How to Apply

 

Email CV to hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date CV, to:

 

 

Human Resources

Guaranty Trust Assurance plc

Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole street

Victoria Island, Lagos.

 

 

Direct Sales Managers

 

Ref no: DSM/AGY001 

 

Job details

 

Group: Agency Group.

Reporting to: Group Head.

Location: Lagos State.

Closing date for applications:

 

 

Role Purpose

 

To be responsible for the management, administration and development of Direct Sales Associates. They will also be responsible for the marketing of GTA's products and will be expected to sign up, manage and maintain a number of these DSAs at any given time.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

·               Recruitment, training and managing retail direct sales associates

·               Identifying and appointing corporate partners

·               Negotiating with prospective customers and other parties

·               Activity management

·               Retention of customers and direct sales associates acquired

·               Facilitating and training on sales processes and effective selling techniques

·               Meeting sales targets/goals as per agreed terms

·               Back office and operation support

·               Overseeing reconciliation of transactions.

·               Any other responsibilities assigned by the company.

 

 

Requirements

 

·               Proven history of generating revenue

·               A 1st degree or H.N.D in any discipline

·               Excellent Marketing skills

·               Excellent sales and negotiation skills

·               Good business acumen

·               The ability to motivate and lead a team

·               Initiative and enthusiasm

·               Excellent communication and people skills

·               Good planning and organizational skills

·               The ability to work calmly under pressure

 

 

Business Partner Managers

 

Ref no: BPM/AGY 001

 

Job details

 

Group: Agency Group

Reporting to: Group Head, Agency Group

Location: Lagos State.

Closing date for applications:

 

 

Role Purpose

 

To develop the business by appointing Business Partners to market GTA products for business partnership. They will Support and manage the business through business partners.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

·               Identify and appoint Business Partners

·               Guiding business partners in the engagement of associates

·               Training of business partners and their associates in sales processes and effective selling    techniques

·               Ensuring that processes and service standards are being adhered to

·               Ensuring that BPs and their associates maintain activity levels and are meeting KPI and vital statistics targets

·               Negotiating with prospective customers and other parties

·               Activity Management

·               Meeting sales targets/goals as per agreed terms

 Requirements

 

·               A 1st degree in HND in any discipline

·               Excellent sales and negotiation skills

·               At least 4 years work experience of which 2 must have been spent in a sales leadership role

·               Proven history of generating revenue

·               A good track record of managing teams

·               Ability to understand and analyze figures

·               Good IT, budget and report writing skills

·               Good Communication and people skills

·               The ability to motivate and lead a team

·               Initiative and enthusiasm

·               Good planning and organizational skills

·               The ability to work calmly under pressure

 

 

How to Apply

 

Email CV to hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date cv, to:

 

Human Resources

Guaranty Trust Assurance plc

Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole Street

Victoria Island, Lagos.

 

 

GTA opens another channel for wealth creation.

 

Everybody would like to earn a little more money but usually, finance and time are major constraints. This is in effect deters them from achieving their goal of starting up their own/new business. The good news is that GTA has opened up for you a channel for wealth creation. By leveraging your existing network and partnering with GTA plc, you can create a source of regular income for yourself!

 

Now here is more…

 

This is a one of a kind Business Partner program. It will avail you the unique opportunity to act as a Business Partner Associate (BPA). You will on behalf of GTA, our specially designed retail insurance products and by so doing, give those in your circle of influence an opportunity to buy our products at their convenience and from someone they can trust - YOU.

 

Who qualifies to be a Business Partner Associate?

 

The only thing you need in order to become a successful BPA is a contact list of friends, family, colleagues (present and former), business links and other acquaintances. It's that simple!

 

I don't know anything about Insurance/I am not a natural born sales person.

 

As a BPA, you will not be "knocking on doors" and soliciting to patronage from strangers; GTA has a put together a winning team for that. A BPA simply designates one or two hours per day focused on applying the practical skills and activities that would have been taught by our sales trainers.  We believe that applying these skills appropriately to people you already know, will bring you success; and that is why partnering with you will be mutually beneficial.

 

 

How do I start?

 

 

Email your CV to salesassociate@gtaplc.com and a Sales Manager will contact you.

Application Form for GTA plc Business Partners
Application Form for GTA plc Business Partner Associates
Application Form for GTA plc Direct Sales Agents

 

Business Development Officer 

 

Ref no: BUD/AML

 

Job details

 

Group: Assur Asset Management Limited

Reporting to: Head of Business Development

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.

Closing date for applications:

 

Role Purpose

 

To ensure that management is advised in conjunction with the IT group on technology platform needs after careful scrutiny of the capabilities and flexibility of the technology support required for unique processes, systems and objectives of the organization.

 

 

Responsibilities

•                     Growing new business volumes and revenue through team and individual sales. Pro-actively hunt for target individuals and organizations and establish communication.

•                     Prospecting companies and individuals, creating and following up on new leads. Building referral and lead generation network.

•                     Managing sales activity levels whilst actively developing the team's capabilities and capacity.

•                     Championing new products and product modifications to meet the needs of clients.

•                     Ability to develop relationships and win over high profile corporate clients.

•                     Increase the company's involvement with existing clients i.e. grow business volume.

•                     Manage client relationships to ensure all customer service goals are achieved.

 

Requirement  

•                     University degree (minimum Second class upper) with at least 4 years of financial industry experience in marketing to HNIs

•                     The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts.

•                     The ability to work effectively in a professional environment

•                     Excellent written and oral communication skills

•                     Meticulous attention to detail

•                     Excellent organizing, planning and presentation skills

•                     Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills

•                     Superior written and verbal communication skills

•                     Proficiency with Microsoft Office products(Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)

 

How to Apply

 

Email CV to hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date CV, to:

 

Human Resources

Guaranty Trust Assurance plc

Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole street

Victoria Island, Lagos.

 

Unit Head, Enterprise Risk Management

Ref no: ERM 001 
Job details
Group: Enterprise Risk Management & Strategy Group
Reporting to: Group Head.
Location: Lagos State.
Closing date for applications:

Responsibilities
•      Identify, assess and mitigate the possibility of things going wrong, and examine premises to evaluate current precautions
•     Design contingency plans in case things go wrong
•     Decide whether to avoid the risk, reduce it, retain it or transfer it (often by insuring against it happening).
•     Assist the Compliance Officer in ensuring that the company complies with  all
•     Government policies and regulations
•     Put in place and document ERM procedures within the context of the Company's ERM Framework

Requirements

•      First Degree in a numerate discipline (Not below second class, Lower)
•      Professional Qualification (ACCA, ACA, ICAN etc)
•      Forward planning
•      Analytical skills
•      Ability to work under pressure and deal with responsibility
•      Numeracy and mathematical ability
•      The ability to understand a complex legal and regulatory framework
•      The ability to understand complex financial and insurance products.
•      People and interpersonal skills
•      Excellent communication skills

How to Apply
Email CV to
hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date cv, to:
Human Resources
Guaranty Trust Assurance plc
Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole street
Victoria Island, Lagos.


Branch Managers– Agency Branch offices
Reporting to: Unit Head Agency Branch Offices

Role:
•      Administration of day to day activities at the branch level
•      Recruit and train the sales team for business deliverables
•      Customer relations management at the Branch level
  
 Responsibilities:
•      Manage Agency Branch offices
•      Recruit , Train and manage the Sales Team
•      Set Performance Targets and Review Performance of reporting Personnel
•      Business Review and Reports on performance measurements
•      Manage customer service related queries and CRM activity
•      Renewal management of existing polices
•      Business figures reconciliation with Fin con
•      Manage office requirements for the Agency Sales offices
•      Manage Budgets as per individual profit centre
•      Periodical reports on production , Sales Team performance to be sent to supervisor and to Group Head Agency Network
•      Monitor issuance of pending policies and adhere to set timelines on policy issuance
•      Administration of all agency branch office related activities
•      Implement Rewards and Recognition programs as and when the schemes are announced
•      Implement promotional campaigns and manage deliverables as and when the management introduces the same.
•      Audit requirements and compliance as per standards at the branch level

Requirements

•      Proven history of generating revenue
•      A 1st degree or H.N.D in any discipline
•      Excellent Marketing skills
•      Excellent sales and negotiation skills
•      Good business acumen
•      The ability to motivate and lead a team
•      Initiative and enthusiasm
•      Excellent communication and people skills
•      Good planning and organisational skills
•      The ability to work calmly under pressure

How to Apply
Email CV to
hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date cv, to:
Human Resources
Guaranty Trust Assurance plc
Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole street
Victoria Island, Lagos.




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