Professionals seeking opportunities in Kenya’s insurance and financial services sector can now apply for several newly announced vacancies at Britam Holdings Plc. The organization is recruiting for multiple senior-level and management positions based in Nairobi, offering opportunities in business development, actuarial services, executive leadership, pensions, and marketing.
These vacancies are suitable for experienced professionals looking to advance their careers in insurance, pensions, financial management, actuarial science, and strategic leadership. The openings also reflect the continued growth of Kenya’s financial services industry and the increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in specialized fields.
The available vacancies include:
- Senior Business Development Officer – Diaspora
- Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer – Britam Life Assurance Company (Kenya)
- Senior Actuarial Manager
- Marketing Manager (General Insurance)
- Senior Business Development Officer Pension – Re-advertisement
The positions are based in Nairobi, Kenya.
1. Senior Business Development Officer – Diaspora
The Senior Business Development Officer – Diaspora position is designed for professionals experienced in international market engagement, customer relationship management, and business growth initiatives targeting diaspora communities.
The role focuses on expanding the organization’s reach among Kenyans living abroad while promoting insurance and financial products tailored to diaspora clients.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Developing and implementing diaspora business growth strategies
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships with diaspora customers
- Identifying new business opportunities in international markets
- Coordinating customer acquisition and retention initiatives
- Promoting insurance and investment products to diaspora communities
- Supporting market research and customer needs analysis
- Collaborating with internal teams to enhance customer experience
- Monitoring market trends affecting diaspora financial services
- Preparing periodic business development and performance reports
- Participating in stakeholder engagement and partnership development activities
This opportunity is suitable for professionals with strong communication, relationship management, and strategic business development capabilities.
2. Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer – Britam Life Assurance Company (Kenya)
The Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer role is among the most senior leadership positions currently available. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversee operations within the life assurance business.
The position requires an individual capable of driving organizational growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening operational performance within a competitive insurance environment.
Key duties associated with the role may include:
- Providing strategic and operational leadership for the life assurance business
- Driving business growth and profitability initiatives
- Overseeing implementation of corporate strategies and organizational objectives
- Managing regulatory compliance and governance requirements
- Leading organizational transformation and innovation initiatives
- Strengthening stakeholder engagement and customer confidence
- Supervising senior management teams and departmental operations
- Monitoring financial performance and sustainability goals
- Supporting risk management and corporate governance frameworks
- Representing the company in industry engagements and strategic partnerships
The position is ideal for experienced executives with a strong background in insurance leadership, financial services management, and corporate governance.
3. Senior Actuarial Manager
The Senior Actuarial Manager role offers an opportunity for actuarial professionals to contribute to strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and financial planning within the insurance sector.
The successful candidate will support actuarial operations while ensuring effective management of risk, pricing models, and financial projections.
Responsibilities may include:
- Conducting actuarial analysis and financial modeling
- Supporting product pricing and valuation activities
- Managing risk assessment and forecasting processes
- Preparing actuarial reports and regulatory submissions
- Supporting solvency and capital management initiatives
- Assisting in product development and profitability analysis
- Monitoring insurance portfolio performance
- Collaborating with finance and underwriting departments
- Enhancing actuarial systems and analytical processes
- Supporting strategic business planning initiatives
The role is suitable for professionals experienced in actuarial science, financial analysis, and insurance risk management.
4. Marketing Manager (General Insurance)
The Marketing Manager (General Insurance) role focuses on brand visibility, customer engagement, and strategic marketing initiatives within the general insurance business segment.
The successful candidate will help strengthen market presence while supporting business growth and customer acquisition objectives.
Main duties may include:
- Developing and implementing marketing strategies for general insurance products
- Managing advertising and promotional campaigns
- Supporting customer acquisition and retention initiatives
- Coordinating brand visibility and market positioning activities
- Conducting market research and competitor analysis
- Supporting digital marketing and customer engagement strategies
- Collaborating with sales and business development teams
- Monitoring campaign performance and marketing effectiveness
- Managing stakeholder and agency relationships
- Supporting communication and public relations initiatives
The position is appropriate for professionals with experience in marketing strategy, insurance branding, and customer engagement.
5. Senior Business Development Officer Pension – Re-advertisement
The Senior Business Development Officer Pension position is focused on expanding pension business portfolios and strengthening relationships with institutional and individual clients.
The successful candidate will support growth within the pensions business segment through strategic client engagement and business acquisition activities.
Responsibilities may include:
- Driving pension business growth initiatives
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Building and maintaining relationships with pension clients and stakeholders
- Supporting customer acquisition and retention activities
- Promoting pension solutions and financial products
- Coordinating client presentations and engagement forums
- Conducting market analysis and business performance reviews
- Supporting proposal preparation and contract negotiations
- Monitoring customer satisfaction and service delivery
- Preparing business development reports and forecasts
This role is suitable for professionals experienced in pension management, relationship management, and business development.
Why These Britam Jobs Stand Out
These vacancies provide opportunities for professionals seeking career progression in Kenya’s insurance and financial services industry. The positions span leadership, actuarial science, business development, pensions, and marketing, allowing candidates from different professional backgrounds to explore suitable opportunities.
The vacancies also reflect the continued expansion of insurance and financial services operations in Kenya, particularly in areas such as diaspora engagement, pensions growth, and strategic leadership.
Professionals applying for these roles may benefit from opportunities to:
- Work within Kenya’s competitive financial services sector
- Contribute to strategic business growth initiatives
- Build leadership and management experience
- Support innovation and customer-focused service delivery
- Participate in organizational transformation initiatives
- Expand expertise in insurance, pensions, and financial management
Application Information
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the respective deadlines indicated on the organization’s careers portal.
Positions currently available include:
- Senior Business Development Officer – Diaspora
- Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer – Britam Life Assurance Company (Kenya)
- Senior Actuarial Manager
- Marketing Manager (General Insurance)
- Senior Business Development Officer Pension – Re-advertisement
All positions are based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Applicants are advised to review the detailed job descriptions and application requirements through the official careers platform before submitting their applications.
