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Job Description

Old Mutual Insure is looking for a forward-thinking leader in the procurement space to manage and control overall responsibility of spend under management for Non-Motor and Motor commodities and increasing preferred spend. Mitigate supply risk and optimize total cost of ownership, enhancing customer experience and support the responsible business vision and strategy of the company.

You would:

• Manage supply risk for Motor and optimize Total cost of ownership

• Best-practice Service Delivery

• Continuous improvement to ensure optimization and best practice

• Best-practice people practices

• Financial and corporate governance to ensure cost efficiency

Experience, knowledge & skills required

• 8 years’ experience in a commercial environment/motor claims position with preference with experience in the non-life insurance industry

• 5 years should have been in a management capacity/ leadership role.

• Motor accident repair knowledge (Auto Body Repairers/Motor Glass, Motor Salvage, Car Hire, Towing , etc)

• Ability to write evaluation reports and cost price analysis including market research on commodity or service to procure

• Proven project management skills, and successful implementation track record

Skills

Change Management, Leadership, Negotiation, Project Management

Education

Bachelor Of Business Management (Required), Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date

29 March 2024

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

The Old Mutual Story!

An exciting opportunity exists to join the ProAssurance family of companies!

We are a specialty writer of professional liability, products liability and workers' compensation insurance.  With approximately 1,000 team members operating in all 50 states, we are well-positioned to offer career opportunities to individuals interested in professional growth.

This position supports our medical professional liability line of business and specializes in the Podiatry and Chiropractic books of busines. Preference is for this remote position to be based in the EST or CST time zones, but we will consider qualified candidates located in other time zones.

Job Summary:

The Account Manager role is to serve as the internal agent for the company for the direct distribution channel for the Podiatry and Chiropractic book of business. This role manages a territory without multi-risk policies and with little to medium complexity. This position is the voice of the company with external customers and must have insight into the unique needs of the specialties they serve. The Account Manager regularly collaborates with the various business functions that support customer retention such as business development, IT, marketing, claims, product, and underwriting. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with policyholders, identifying, and assessing their professional liability insurance needs, and recommending appropriate coverage options as well as recognizing the importance of exceptional customer service. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

50% - Manage an assigned territory with the following tasks:

• Responsible for the retention of approximately 1200-1700 PICA and OUM policies annually.
• Inform and educate customers regarding coverage needs to avoid gaps in coverage and provide quotes for alternative or additional coverages to policyholders based on practice criteria.
• Conduct risk analysis and develop insurance solutions to mitigate client risks.
• Possess the skills to retain customers from leaving for competitors and the ability to explain pricing strategy changes that continuously evolve due to our underwriting appetite.
• Become a subject matter expert on regulations and challenges specific to their territory.
• Initiate proactive communication with insureds, decision makers, office staff, and third parties as needed.
• Contact policyholders for additional information required for underwriting decisions.
• Advise customers regarding coverage needs to avoid gaps in coverage and provide quotes for alternative or additional coverages to policyholders based on practice criteria.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with regulatory/DOI requirements of states in their territory.
• Maintain a quality score of 90% or above.
• Manage small group accounts of 3-25 risks.

40% - Customer Service, Account Management and Customer Retention:

• Handle approximately 350-450 phone calls monthly (inbound and outbound) consisting of calls about coverage, pricing, and risk.
• Sell the value of our company and products throughout the year to overcome competitor pricing and retain policyholders.
• Meet established service standards to client needs, questions, or change requests.
• Stay current on market trends including pricing, product, and distribution.
• Provide monthly written summary describing territory trends and department updates.
• Work closely with underwriters to meet retention goals for assigned territory.
• Escalate calls to the Senior Account Manager as required when warranted.
• Back up other Account Managers and Account Coordinators as needed.

10% - Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback for ongoing project work as requested by management.
• Assist in meeting Policy Service’s initiatives and goals.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and changes in insurance.
• Maintain knowledge of underwriting guidelines established by each state and line of business.
• Participate in Innovation Challenges and Labs related to process improvement or customer experience.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.
• Live Treated Fairly every day.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required. Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field is preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in the insurance industry specifically in sales, sales support, account management, policy services, and/or customer service.
• Property and Casualty license required.
• Exceptional customer service and active listening skills.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.

Here at ProAssurance, we believe our team members are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work and grow personally and professionally.

For that reason, we partner with The Predictive Index (PI) – an organization equally committed to improving the working lives of people, to help us hire the best talent by providing additional insight about one’s work style. 

The position you applied to may require completion of two assessments prior to being scheduled to interview with a hiring manager. Completion of the assessments is not required in order for your application to be reviewed and to speak with a Talent Acquisition team member. These assessments are Behavioral and Cognitive (internal candidates will only receive the Behavioral assessment), and each assessment takes less than 12 minutes to complete.

After submitting your application, you will receive two emails from The Predictive Index inviting you to complete each of these assessments (please check your SPAM or Junk email folder if you do not see these emails in your inbox).

Position Salary Range

$21.37 - $35.27

The salary range displayed represents the entirety of the pay grade for this position. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, your location and comparison to other team members already in this role.

My client is a well-established professional services firm in Singapore, with a reputable and strong-standing international presence. The finance team has a track record of offering opportunities for personal development and growth. They are hiring a FP&A Manager for their Singapore office.


Reporting directly to the regional CFO, you will drive the financial performance, managing investment planning and budgets, leading working capital management efforts, and monitoring profitability and trends. You will also work on client initiatives, conduct sophisticated data analysis for insights, and supporting the team at regional and local levels.



Requirements:

• At least Degree in Accounting/ Certified Accountant or any relevant accounting qualification
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in professional services firm

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to joey.chen@ambition.com.sg and attn it to Joey Chen (R1878026)



Shortlisted candidates will be notified.



www.ambition.com.sg

EA Registration Number: R1878026

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only

Business Registration Number: 200611680D. Licence Number: 10C5117



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The role of Citi’s Institutional Credit Management (ICM) function is to provide integrated, end-to-end, management of wholesale credit and counterparty risk within the first line of the bank.  Wholesale Credit Risk In-Business Quality Assurance is an integral part of the ICM organization. 

The Wholesale Credit Risk In-Business Quality Assurance function (In-Business QA) verifies that established Standards and Procedures for Wholesale Credit Risk management are followed and consistently applied across first line of defence. WCR In-Business QA staff are independent of the activities performed by WCR first line businesses that they review. Quality Assurance activities are performed on controls after the completion of Wholesale Credit Risk activities by the first line. Management uses the results of the Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) to assess the quality of the group's policies, procedures, programs, and practices as relates to the management of Wholesale Credit Risk. The results from the QARs help management identify operational weaknesses, risks associated with the function, training needs, and process deficiencies.

This role reports directly to the Head of QA Practices & Governance and is part of the wider QA Practices & Governance team which manages the methodology, processes, technology, reporting and governance infrastructure of the In-Business QA function.

Key responsibilities include:

• The overall objective of this role is drive and execute key programs as part of the In-Business QA Professional Development strategy.
• Working with SLT / Management team to set Professional Development objectives.
• Leads on the creation of Professional Development programs that use innovative solutions to ensure maximum engagement
• Assessing learning and development needs across In-Business QA and developing standards, frameworks and curricula to meet these needs
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting on the effectiveness and success of learning and development programs, against the objectives set
• Working with external bodies to identify and / or develop professional memberships applicable to In-Business QA
• Managing employee enrolment for training, coordinating training schedules and resources to facilitate training programs
• Identifying and implementing a wide range of learning and development techniques to improve efficiency and return on investment - staying abreast of the latest learning and development trends, developments and best practices
• Support the Global Head of In-Business QA and the Head of QA Practices & Governance on internal projects and initiatives
• Support WCR IBQA Voice of the Employee (VOE) as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Travel (less than 10%)

Knowledge / Experience:

• Demonstrable Development / Professional Development experience, including relevant years financial services.
• Knowledge and experience on designing and implementing robust learning and development programs.
• Confident delivering training  to all levels under tight deadlines and potentially multiple competing priorities.
• Expertise in scope, design and facilitation of class leading Professional Development Programs across various formats (e-learn, virtual and/or in-person).
• Knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness, covered portfolios, and processes preferred.
• Outstanding awareness and adherence to the control environment including Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Strategic orientation to ensure the ICM organization continues to be positioned as a thoughtful and proactive partner on driving best practices to support safety and soundness within ICM and Citi.
• Proven culture carrier.

Skills / Competencies: 

• Solid organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively with little to no supervision
• Powerful interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Analytical and decision-making capabilities including the ability to identify, escalate, and propose and execute solutions to complex problems
• Significant experience in preparing presentations for seniors
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills

Qualifications: 

• BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject 

Benefits

• 27 Annual leave days plus all national bank holidays
• Non contributory Pension scheme
• Bupa Private Medical scheme
• Discretionary Market competitive bonus scheme.
• Hybrid Working model (dependent on role).

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Business Risk & Control

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Time Type:

Full time

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[What the role is]
About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhances Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.
For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About FRAP
As part of EDB’s continuous efforts to develop the suite of industries in Singapore, the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division is an imperative business partner to our officers in the industry and policy groups. The division looks after EDB’s financial operations, financial controls, accounting, procurement as well risk management.

[What you will be working on]

As a FRAP business partner, you will be responsible for supporting the IT division by providing advisory on their procure to pay activities. This role requires extensive cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Engaging with relevant internal and external stakeholders on:

• Budget management such as budget analysis/evaluation, budget preparation, monitoring and reporting

• Procurement activities such as policy formulation, co-solution and vetting of procurement requirement specifications and approvals for compliance with procurement policies, guidelines and processes.

• Financial reporting and management which include accounts payable activities such as payment review and processing, fixed assets and tax accounting as well as the use of data analytics to derive relevant insights and trends.

2. Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, while keeping abreast of policies, processes and key risks.

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration; or equivalent.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the areas of procurement, audit, and/or accounting.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.

• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills, results oriented and able to work effectively under pressure or on multiple priorities and projects.

• Knowledge in either IT procurement, financial controls, and/or Government Procurement Instruction Manuals would be an advantage.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to deliver in a fast-paced environment.

• A keen learner with a strong drive for operational excellence.

• Singaporean/PR

Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) has one of the largest, most respected and fastest growing network of financial advisers in Singapore. PIAS is wholly owned by Singapore Life Ltd (“Singlife”). Established in 2001 and licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, PIAS is a multi-award winning financial advisory firm in Singapore and offers a diversified suite of financial services and solutions with a personalized approach.

Purpose of the Role:

Focus on Distribution Finance Compensation function, sales performance analysis, sales incentive initiatives and sales force remuneration enhancement for the entity and act as key member of the Distribution Support team.

Role Attributes:

• Key member to provide detailed dashboards, sales performance analysis, sales tracking & monitoring, design & monitor sales incentive initiatives
• To review, redefine and enhance the sales force overall remuneration framework

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall Finance Compensation
• Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Recruitment, Events, Branding & Communication, Strategy, Sales Operations) to develop and execute the sales incentive initiatives
• Responsible for day-to-day sales performance with timely updates on various dashboards
• Analytical review of performance against budget and forecast with associated commentaries
• Monitor and evaluate sales incentive, expenses, revenue and sales numbers
• Preparation of periodic reports
• Support various ongoing and new change and transformational initiatives
• To review, redefine and enhance the sales force overall remuneration framework to provide competitive edge and sustainability
• Support line manager with ad hoc matters
• Projects may include working with various business unit within entity and group to support, present analysis & findings on sales force segmentation, MAPA and overall financial well-being, develop tools & frameworks to streamline internal processes

Requirements:

Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of sales force remuneration framework
• Good understanding of sales management
• Customer-centric, adaptable, analytical, result oriented, meticulous, pro-business, strategic, problem solving and focused
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team

Education

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Business Administration
• CMFAS and other insurance related qualifications are preferred

If you find yourself able to demonstrate the criteria above, apply with us now. We look forward to your application.

Our client is one of the leading firms with a strong international presence, within the Media and PR space. They Advertising space. They are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their Singapore team.

You will play an integral part of the finance and leadership team, overseeing the end-to-end finance reporting function while acting as a business partner on commercial matters with different business leaders. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of finance on regional activities from time to time.

You will need to have deep industry knowledge as you will be heavily involved in forecasting, variance analysis, budgeting, client pipeline reviews, cashflow management, and ensure all financial matters are adhered to on a timely basis. You will also act as a business partner, leading commercial discussions, supporting contracts and negotiations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting
• At least 8-10+ years’ of experience, ideally within client services industry (eg: media / advertising industry is a plus)
• Strong communication and team/stakeholder management skills

Interested applicants please send your resume in MS Words format to joey.chen@ambition.com.sg and attn it to Joey Chen (R1878026)

Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.ambition.com.sg

EA Registration Number: R1878026

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only

Business Registration Number: 200611680D. Licence Number: 10C5117

We are a newly setup company single family office in Singapore seeking “Investment Professional/ Portfolio Manager/ Investment Analyst”.

Salary Range:

• SGD 4000 – 7000 per month

Job Profile:

• Developing and implementing investment strategies, including building and managing investment portfolios.
• Performing investment research and market analysis with recommendations to buy or sell a specific financial product or asset class
• Trading of financial instruments in compliance with relevant and industry standards as well as alignment with the fund’s investment strategy / objectives, of which include liquidity management and deal structuring
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews and provide timely recommendations for adjustments to optimize performance. Continuously evaluate and rebalance portfolios to maintain optimal asset allocation.
• Administration, accounting and cashflow monitoring
• Documentation, Fund wiring, payroll and expenses reimbursement
• Properties – income and expense tracking
• Research, book travel arrangements and apply visa for family for work and holiday
• Assist in running errands and other miscellaneous assistance to family as required

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance or professional certification (e.g., CMFAS or CFA).
• Experience in investment management, preferably within a family office or wealth management.
• Singapore tax resident.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and drive cross-functional collaboration in joint purchases, review and process tender documents and ensure full compliance to procurement policies
• Carry our procurement transactions within the organisation's portal and ensure that bids and tenders are evaluated in a fair manner
• Identify potential opportunities and provide insights through the analysis of spend and supply markets
• Provide end-to-end support, advice and training on procurement related matters
• Assist in the yearly budget exercises, internal and external auditing, any any other procurement related functions
• Review processes and procedures to improve on internal control, and provide advice and guidance to internal customers

To succeed in this Senior Manager, Finance - Procurement (three-year contract) role, you will need to have the ability to balance user satisfactions and compliance, whilst understanding various purchases requirement and recommend appropriate evaluation matrix and sourcing methods.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree and a minimum of eight years' relevant working experience. Prior experience in government or educational sector is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multitask and lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful, possess excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior knowledge of SAP MM modules, hand-on experience in e-procurement systems and data analytic tools will be advantageous

This organisation needs no introduction and is recognised as an autonomous university due to its unique applied learning pedagogy that integrates work and study. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are significant.

If you are driven, determined and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Senior Manager, Finance - Procurement (three-year contract) job.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.:R22104739 Siti Aishah Binte Jamall Abd Nassir

Job Profile:

• Developing and implementing investment strategies, including building and managing investment portfolios.

• Performing investment research and market analysis with recommendations to buy or sell a specific financial product or asset class

• Trading of financial instruments in compliance with relevant and industry standards as well as alignment with the fund’s investment strategy / objectives, of which include liquidity management and deal structuring

• Conduct regular portfolio reviews and provide timely recommendations for adjustments to optimize performance. Continuously evaluate and rebalance portfolios to maintain optimal asset allocation.

• Administration, accounting and cashflow monitoring

• Documentation, Fund wiring, payroll and expenses reimbursement • Properties – income and expense tracking • Research, book travel arrangements and apply visa for family for work and holiday

• Assist in running errands and other miscellaneous assistance to family as required