Jobs at Old Mutual

Job Description

To complement the existing cross-functional team, Old Mutual is looking for an Intermediate Data Engineer who will assist in designing and also implement scalable and robust processes to support the data engineering capability. This role will be responsible for implementing and supporting large-scale data ecosystems across the Group. This incumbent will use best practices in cloud engineering, data management and data storage to continue our drive to optimize the way that data is stored, consumed and ultimately democratized. The incumbent will also engage with stakeholders across the organisation with use of the Data Engineering practices to facilitate the improvement in the way that data is stored and consumed.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in designing and implementing scalable and robust processes for ingesting and transforming datasets.
• Design, implement and support the creation and maintenance of data pipelines from a multitude of sources.
• Ingest large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Enable the business to solve the problem of working with large volumes of data in diverse formats, and in doing so, enable innovative solutions.
• Design and build bulk and delta data lift patterns for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data.
• Supports the organisation’s cloud strategy and aligns to the data achitecture and governance including the implementation of these data governance practices.
• Engineer data in the appropriate formats for downstream customers, risk and product analytics or enterprise applications.
• Development of API’s for returning data to Enterprise Applications.
• Assist in identifying, designing and implementing robust process improvement activities to drive efficiency and automation for greater scalability. This includes looking at new solutions and new ways of working and being on the forefront of emerging technologies.
• Work with various stakeholders across the organisation to understand data requirements and apply technical knowledge of data management to solve key business problems.
• Provide support in the operational environment with all relevant support teams for data services.
• Provide input into the management of demand across the various data streams and use cases.
• Create and maintain functional requirements and system specifications in support of data architecture and detailed design specifications for current and future designs.
• Support test and deployment of new services and features.

ROLE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, with a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering.
• 3+ years of data engineering experience  
• 3+ years of experience with any data warehouse technical architectures, ETL/ELT, and reporting/analytics tools including , but not limited to , any of the following combinations (1) SSIS and SSRS,  (2) SAS ETL Framework, (3) SAP ETL Framework, (4) MongoDB ETL deployments, (5) Apache Spark and Apache Hive deployments will be beneficial.
• The candidate having DBA ability and knowledge across at least 2 platforms (example: TSQL, SAS, PSQL, IBM VSAM and DB2 etc) will also be beneficial.
• Experience with designing and implementing Cloud (AWS) solutions including use of APIs available.
• Some experience with Dev/OPS architecture, implementation and operation would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Engineering and Operational Excellence using standard methodologies. Best practices in software engineering, data management, data storage, data computing and distributed systems to solve business problems with data.
• Some experience in applying SAFe/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of business process management lifecycle which covers the design, modelling, execution, monitoring, and optimization as well as business process re-engineering.
• Good problem solving skills: The ability to exercise judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges, to identify issues proactively, to present solutions and options leading to resolution
• Good programming, performance tuning and troubleshooting skills, using the latest popular programming languages such as python, scala, java and suite of Microsoft languages C# and F# preferable.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration and communication: working with clients, designers, architects, development team(s)
• Leading with Influence 
• Innovation
• Execution 
• Customer First 
• Personal Mastery (Learning) 
• Problem Solving 
• Data Management
• Working with ambiguity 
• Working independently and within a team

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Job Description

Key result areas and work descriptors:

Sales/ Productivity

• Sells Old Mutual advice proposition over the telephone.
• Achievement of leads targets and objectives within tight business disciplines and processes
• Identifying new creative means of achieving campaign goals (within compliance regulations)
• Ensures compliance to process & procedures to minimize business risk
• Adherence to script content and requirements
• Keep abreast of new technology and processes being implemented within the area
• Quality management of ALL outputs, with the end customer in mind
• Adapt and change to fit in with changing business operational requirements

Continuous Learning

• Managing information regarding new products, rate changes, rulings, training updates etc.
• Keep abreast of developments and trends in the Individual Life Industry – self learning

Role Qualifications and Competencies

• Matric
• Min 12 months experience in a sales or service unit within the Financial Services industry
• Proven sales track record would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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About the Job
Your time is now to be your exceptional best at Old Mutual!

Job Description

• If you are a dynamic, articulate, goal directed, financially/medically aligned Underwriter with high energy, a positive attitude and passion, read more about this exciting opportunity…
• We are looking for suitably experienced and skilled candidates to become part of this vibrant Underwriting Team in Cape Town.
• Use your specialist technical knowledge (medical or financial) to assess risk for business and/or specific products (Underwriter - inclusive of Financial Risk assessment, Age Assessment, Health Risk (Anti Selection Risk) based on size and cover, governance assessment, Quality management all done within the underwriting guidelines and product rules. Determines, selects and accepts risk and/or liability on behalf of the organisation (either medical or financial). Evaluates proposals and medical / financial evidence against business rules and practices.

Role Description & Key Result Areas:

Coaching

• May act as mentor to less experienced administrators and underwriters.

Risk Management

• Uses specialist technical knowledge to assess risk for business and/or specific products.
• Determines, selects and accepts risk and/or liability on behalf of the organisation.
• Evaluates proposals and medical evidence against business rules and practices.
• Exercises discretion in decision making within standardised practice.

Role Requirements

• Five years Life Underwriting experience is essential.
• Greenlight product knowledge essential
• Matric essential.
• Ability to adapt risk management processes to new processing platforms and benefits
• Understanding of anatomy & physiology at Grade 12 level will be advantageous.
• Completion of a financially / medically aligned degree, e.g. Nursing, BCOM, BSC or a three (3) year related diploma would be a distinct advantage.
• Must have experience in the Financial Service Industry.
• PC proficiency in MS Office i.e. Word, Excel etc.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organising and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst still maintaining a professional image.
• Well developed problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong team player.
• Well-developed written & verbal communication skills (fully bilingual, English and Afrikaans with an African language if possible).
• The successful incumbent will be expected to work overtime and shifts where necessary
• Must have reliable transport (when required to work within the Office environment and or work late)
   

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Job Description

• Champions our valued customers to achieve their life time goals by identifying their financial needs, providing sound financial advice, recommending and implementing “fit for purpose” financial plans and solutions. Generates leads through networking and relationship building, resulting in ongoing customer interaction and relationship management.

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

Education

• Bachelors Degree (B), High School (Grade 12) (Required)

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Job Description

To complement the existing cross-functional team, Old Mutual is looking for a Senior Data Engineer who will design and implement scalable and robust processes to support the data engineering capability. This role will be responsible for implementing and supporting large-scale data ecosystems across the Group. This thought leader will use best practices in cloud engineering, data management and data storage to continue our drive to optimize the way that data is stored, consumed and ultimately democratized. The incumbent will also collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation with use of the Data Engineering practices to facilitate the improvement in the way that data is stored and consumed.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement scalable and robust processes for ingesting and transforming datasets.
• Design, implement and support the creation and maintenance of data pipelines from a multitude of sources.
• Ingest large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Enable the business to solve the problem of working with large volumes of data in diverse formats, and in doing so, enable innovative solutions.
• Design and build bulk and delta data lift patterns for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data.
• Ensure that all data solutions support the organisation’s cloud strategy and aligns to the data achitecture and governance including implementation of these data governance practices.
• Engineer data in the appropriate formats for downstream customers, risk and product analytics or enterprise applications.
• Development of API’s for returning data to Enterprise Applications.
• Identify, design and implement robust process improvement activities to drive efficiency and automation for greater scalability. This includes looking at new solutions and new ways of working and being on the forefront of emerging technologies.
• Work with various stakeholders across the organisation to understand data requirements and apply deep technical knowledge of data management to solve key business problems.
• Provide specialised support in the operational environment with all relevant support teams for data services.
• Effective management of demand across the various data streams and use cases.
• Create and maintain functional requirements and system specifications in support of data architecture and detailed design specifications for current and future designs.
• Support test and deployment of new services and features. 

ROLE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, with a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering.
• 5+ years of data engineering experience  
• 5+ years of experience with any data warehouse technical architectures, ETL/ELT, and reporting/analytics tools including , but not limited to , any of the following combinations (1) SSIS and SSRS,  (2) SAS ETL Framework, (3) SAP ETL Framework, (4) MongoDB ETL deployments, (5) Apache Spark and Apache Hive deployments will be beneficial.
• The candidate having DBA ability and knowledge across at least 2 platforms (example: TSQL, SAS, PSQL, IBM VSAM and DB2 etc) will also be beneficial.
• Experience with designing and implementing Cloud (AWS) solutions including full use of all APIs available.
• Experience with Dev/OPS architecture, implementation and operation.
• Knowledge of Engineering and Operational Excellence using standard methodologies. Best practices in software engineering, data management, data storage, data computing and distributed systems to solve business problems with data.
• Experience in applying SAFe/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of business process management lifecycle which covers the design, modelling, execution, monitoring, and optimization as well as business process re-engineering.
• Strong problem solving skills: The ability to exercise judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges, to identify issues proactively, to present solutions and options leading to resolution.
• Expert programming, performance tuning and troubleshooting skills, using the latest popular programming languages such as python, scala, java and suite of Microsoft languages C# and F# preferable.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration and communication: working with clients, designers, architects, development team(s)
• Strategic 
• Leading with Influence 
• Innovation
• Execution 
• Customer First 
• Personal Mastery (Learning) 
• Problem Solving 
• Data Management
• Working with ambiguity 
• Working independently and within a team

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Job Description

• Develops communication strategies & and messages.
• Selects the key messages and communication channels.
• Writes communication messages.
• Creates communication opportunities, manages and mitigates risks.
• Researches and develops new channels.
• Has an understanding of the enterprise in order to develop more effective communication messages.

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

• 2 - 3 years experience in the Insurance industry.

Education

• Diploma (Dip): Communication Science: Corporate And Marketing Communication

Expiry Date

• 23 April 2021

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Job Description

• Provides advanced or specialist legal support.
• Provides technical training on financial planning/ product development/ retirement funds/ client services and administration.
• Networks with or serves on industry bodies if required.
• Networks with high-level client base.
• Provides assistance with semi-legal or contractual documents.
• Conducts or participates in litigation if required.
• Writes financial planning circulars.
• Works on projects.
• Provides legal opinions/comments on legislation.
• Contributes to the appropriate management of legal risk within area of responsibility e.g. identifying legal risks.
• Facilitates mitigating action and may initiate action by training and fixing, specifically where control break occurs or is likely to occur.
• Conducts legal marketing interventions and generally promotes a better understanding of legal requirements in area of responsibility.

Education

• Advanced Diploma In Financial Planning: Finacial Planning (QCF) (Required), Bachelor Of Law: Law (Required)

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Job Description

The position has been identified as a FAIS position and falls within the ambit contemplated by FAIS related to Category B. The successful candidates must therefore comply with all FAIS requirements, including the Fit and Proper requirements of Honesty and Integrity (e.g. be clear of any offence relating to fraud, dishonesty and/or any professional misconduct) as well as competence and relevant qualifications.

• Manages sales & expense budget for a sales team in a branch against set targets.
• Responsible for distribution strategy of products within a branch.
• Accountable for local marketing.
• Identifies & creates coordinated sales opportunities.
• Responsible for external networking & relationship building with key door openers.
• Ensures delivery of customer value.
• Manages, develops, appoints & trains sales advisors.

Requirements

• FAIS ACCREDITATION ( RE / FSB RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION )
• COB 3/7
• CPD Hours Per Cycle
• MODP – INTERNAL
• Grade 12
• RE5
• Driver's licence

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

• 2-years Sales Leadership Experience

Education

• High School (Grade 12)  (Required)

Closing Date

• 16 April 2021