Portfolio Manager â Life Insurance

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015871/HN

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Portfolio Manager – Life Insurance

Are you a relationship-driven professional with technical depth in life insurance products? Do you thrive on managing complex portfolios, engaging with stakeholders across the insurance value chain, and driving sustainable growth in a highly regulated environment?
A market-leading insurance group is looking for a dynamic Portfolio Manager to join their Life team and take ownership of a growing portfolio of third-party risk clients. This role is ideal for someone who blends commercial insight with technical understanding and enjoys operating at the intersection of client service, regulatory compliance, and insurance innovation.

POSITION INFO:

What You’ll Be Doing:

Oversee a portfolio of bespoke life insurance cell structures (funeral, credit life, individual life, investment-linked, and more)
Manage the full stakeholder network — including clients, intermediaries, binder holders, reinsurers, and administrators
Review and interpret financial statements and insurance valuation reports
Facilitate reinsurance renewals and oversee compliance with market conduct and legal frameworks
Lead onboarding processes and internal alignment across technical teams (legal, risk, finance, actuarial)
Identify opportunities to enhance client offerings and cross-sell value-added life insurance solutions
Stay on top of industry changes and regulatory developments to advise clients strategically

You’ll Need:

A relevant tertiary qualification (Insurance, Finance, Actuarial, Legal, or related)
2–4 years’ experience in life insurance and/or financial services
Solid technical knowledge of life products and insurance regulation
Strong interpersonal skills — able to navigate high-stakes conversations with multiple stakeholders
The ability to juggle multiple accounts and drive revenue and compliance objectives simultaneously
Must either hold or be willing to obtain RE5 certification

You Are:

Commercially sharp and client-focused
Highly organised and deadline-driven
Skilled at simplifying complexity for diverse audiences
A natural networker with a passion for life insurance innovation

This is your chance to step into a role with purpose, influence, and long-term growth. If you're ready to own a portfolio, build strong relationships, and shape insurance solutions from the inside out — we want to hear from you.

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