Latest Jobs at Gauranty Trust Bank

Overall Responsibility

• The Head of Legal is responsible for leading the legal department and providing strategic advice and leadership to the organization.
• S/He is also responsible for implementing programs and procedures designed to reinforce the company's culture of integrity and ethical behavior.

Job Description

• Provision of strategic guidance for the legal team as well as business units
• Work with departmental leadership across the business in identifying, analysing and managing potential legal risk.
• Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders across the business to oversee and ensure legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business’s integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk).
• Keeping the senior management in all departments of the business informed of developments in laws and regulations that potentially affect the business
• Ensure that efficient systems are in place relating to compliance of high impact policies
• Supervise the drafting of sensitive and high-value legal documentation necessary for business operations
• Review and provide advice to the business upon request on matters concerning applicable contracts required for operation of the business
• Instruct and assist external legal partners where necessary to identify potential legal risks and assess issues impacting legal risk and ensures all business management approach are viable

Skills and Knowledge required for the Job

• Minimum of First Degree in Law (LLB) is required.
• Barrister of Law (BL).
• Master's in Law (LLM) is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications are an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years of experience of which 8 years have been in financial services (preferably a PFA) and 4 years in senior management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and general computer use.
• Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines for projects in a high-pressure work environment.

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Overall Responsibility

• The Head, Operations is responsible for the oversight of the contributions, enrollments and client services units.
• S/he will define and set the strategic goals for team’s procedures and facilitate the acceleration and enhancement of operational efficiencies.
• S/he will also organize and oversee the provision of essential services and operational support.

Job Description

• Act as the main advisor on all issues relating to operational functions by keeping abreast of the latest developments ensuring the company maintains its competitive position.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure that core operational functions achieve their business objectives in line with regulations.
• Set goals and objectives that align with the operational strategies for increased efficiency and productivity
• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary
• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives
• Ensure sustained relationships with relevant stakeholders towards the achievement of strategic objectives
• Oversee the timely rendition of regulatory returns
• Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs.

Skills and Knowledge Required for the Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial sciences, Accounting, Banking/Finance or other business-related fields
• Master’s Degree and or MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years of experience of which 8 years have been in financial services (preferably a PFA) and 4 years in senior management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and general computer use.
• Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines for projects in a high-pressure work environment.

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Job Description

• The Head, Benefits Administration is responsible for planning, organizing and seamless processing of retirement benefits including retirement calculation, administering of retiree payroll and benefits counseling. 
• S/he will act as a liaison with the Pension Funds Custodians and also ensure that policies and procedures are administered in line with relevant circulars, regulations, and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to improve service delivery, enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround time in processing benefit applications
• Supervise benefits processing in line with the regulatory guidelines and ensure prompt disbursement of benefit applications
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal processes and procedures in line with regulatory guidelines
• Liaise with examiners during annual regulatory inspections
• Oversees member services and pension benefit counselling for active employees and retiree/participants in a payee status.
• Coordinate retiree payroll activities with the accounting function i.e authorize the payment of withdrawals, refunds, retiree payroll, death benefits, and other disbursements
• Liaise with affected stakeholders on the development and maintenance of a business continuity plan & risk register to ensure unforeseen exigencies are adequately covered

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Sciences, Accounting, Banking / Finance or other business-related fields
• Master’s degree and or MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years of experience of which 8 years have been in financial services (preferably a PFA) and 4 years in senior management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and general computer use.
• Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines for projects in a high-pressure work environment.