Executive Assistant - Parktown at Hollard Insurance

Job Advert Summary    

• Hello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Hollard Life Solutions busines unit .  We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant.

Responsibilities and Outputs:

• Co-ordinate and facilitate the implementation, monitoring and review of strategic projects in the Life Solutions business.
• Assist in the formulation and development of the Life Solutions strategy for the next 3 – 5 years in consultation with executive management team.
• Continually review Life Solutions business practices against market / financial services / best practice.
• Provide cover and strategic support to executive roles (where relevant).

Required Knowledge and Experience    
Competencies – Knowledge and Skills: 

• Experience in business function at middle or senior management level.
• Commercial acumen.
• Actuarial background strongly advantageous.
• Research, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Experience dealing at a senior management level (stakeholder).

Competencies – Soft skills and Personal Qualities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, achievement orientated
• Deadline driven, able to work under pressure
• Customer focused
• Team player, supporter
• Negotiation, Conflict Resolution
• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinker

Educational Requirements    

• Relevant Bachelars Degree