Head, Technical Marketing & Commercialisation

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Serve as the primary technical marketing and commercialization capability owner, ensuring consistency and collaboration of technical marketing across the different insurance businesses. Drive and coordinate technical marketing strategy, style and approach, ensuring that complex insurance product features are accurately translated into value-driven collateral. Provide oversight and support to the technical marketing teams within each business.

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences, Quantitative Studies, Actuarial Science

Licenses & Certifications: Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)



Experience Required

Insurance

Insurance

3-4 years

Demonstrated ability to accurately analyse market information, identify product features, and articulate clear value propositions for various audiences, underpinned by a strong understanding of actuarial principles.



8-10 years

Progressive experience in the financial services industry, with a strong preference for retail insurance. Proven hands-on experience in the creation and maintenance of technical marketing content, with a focus on actuarial-informed product documentation. Direct experience working with financial advisors and intermediaries within the insurance sector, supporting their product understanding.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Pursuing Goals
• Seizing Opportunities
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively
• Understanding People
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Actuarial and Commercial Integration
• Compliance
• Managerial Budgeting
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Quality Orientation
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Root Cause Analysis