Development Officer - Local & Overseas Business Platforms

About the role

HNB Life PLC, part of the Hatton National Bank Group, is hiring a Development Officer for its Local & Overseas Business Platforms. The role expands and manages life insurance business channels in domestic and international markets. It is based in Malabe with a hybrid arrangement, combining on-site work with flexible work-from-home options.

Key responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with local and overseas partners
• Support strategic initiatives to grow premium income and customer reach
• Coordinate fundraising and philanthropic initiatives aligned with the company's purpose
• Conduct market research on emerging trends
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement and improve customer-focused propositions and distribution platforms

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Development Studies or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with local and overseas partners, networks and institutions
• Prior experience in insurance, financial services or development roles is beneficial but not mandatory

Required skills

• Fundraising and annual giving skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate and grow revenue-generating initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement
• Research skills to analyse markets, customer needs and competition and turn insights into action
• Organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines