Business Development Officer

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Blantyre, Southern Region, MWI
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Identifies and secures new business, develops client relationships, manages pension portfolios, and supports revenue growth. Responsibilities include advising pension fund members on retirement, withdrawals, and beneficiaries; preparing contractual documents; implementing rate reviews; reporting work volumes; and liaising with tax authorities and HR on legal, labor, and pension administration matters. The role also ensures regulatory compliance and effective client service.
Summary Generated by Built In

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the achievement of the organization’s growth and revenue objectives. The individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement effective business development strategies, while ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prospect and secure new business for Old Mutual and acting on leads and taking initiative.
  • Maintain and grow portfolio entrusted to me.
  • Liaise with the Malawi Revenue Authority (Commissioner of Taxes) on contractual documents and legal issue relating to the pension business.
  • Communicating, counselling of individual members of pension funds on retirement, withdrawal and beneficiaries/dependents on death of a member.
  • Produce and report on work volumes and status.
  • Production of contractual documents, rate review implementation and improvement of internal environment to achieve the best client service.
  • Liaise with our Human Resources Department on issues relating to Labour Laws which may directly or indirectly affect the administration of Pension Schemes.

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

·        University degree in Marketing or Accounting or Administration.

·        Member of ACII

·        Actuarial knowledge

  • Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in employee benefits administration.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Communication skills.
  • Team orientation.
  • Client- centred skills.



Skills

Action Planning, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Evaluating Information, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Report Review, Sales Software, Statistical Analysis Techniques

Competencies

Builds NetworksBusiness InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityPlans and Aligns

Education

Bachelor Of Business Management: Marketing And Business Management

Closing Date

15 October 2026 , 23:59

The Old Mutual Story!

Skills Required

  • University degree in Marketing, Accounting, or Administration
  • Member of ACII
  • Actuarial knowledge
  • Minimum of 5 years of working experience in employee benefits administration
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Communication skills
  • Team orientation
  • Client-centered skills
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The Company
HQ: London
12,448 Employees

What We Do

Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people. Together with you, we have educated our children, given more homes warmth and light, empowered small businesses and improved infrastructure in Africa. Our story will continue #WithAfricaForAfrica

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