Legal Officer at Sanlam Allianz Investments Ltd (SAIL)
Reporting To: Assistant Manager – Legal Claims
Business Unit: SanlamAllianz General Insurance (Kenya)
Limited
Purpose
Effectively and efficiently investigates, evaluates, and
settles insurance or legal claims, ensuring legal compliance (e.g., IRA, DPA)
and mitigating financial risk. Manage litigated files, analyze merits and
quantum, and facilitate cost-effective settlements, often supporting lawyers
and ensuring adherence to internal policies, procedures, and statutory
requirements. Provide technical support, troubleshoot and resolve litigation
system issues for our adjusters, lawyers, as well as evaluating coverage and liability
claims. Interface with insureds, brokers and lawyers to resolve claims.
Role Description
- This
is a full-time on-site position based in Nairobi County, Kenya.
- The
Legal Officer will be responsible for identifying valid claims by
carefully analyzing the supporting documents and ensuring sufficient
evidence is provided by the claimant to support claim.
- Negotiations
of legal claims to reduce claim costs. Preparation of file notes.
- Actively
identify fraudulent and suspicious claim activities, this would include
fraudulent claims reporting and report to Legal Claims Manager.
- Coordinate
with advocates and witnesses to ensure court attendance for all cases
coming up for hearing and timely conclusion of matter, send out hearing
notices where matters are actively in Court.
- Timely
submission of Claims Reports. Follow up reports from the Liaise with
external Counsel, brokers, agents and direct clients to providers as per
the agreed SLAs.
- Ensure
timely settlement of judgements to avoid execution by Auctioneers and
further costs.
- Notifying
the Legal Manager on any critical matters that become apparent at the
claims stage.
- Negotiating
with Third Party Advocates on out of Court settlements to save on
operational costs and minimize risk/ cases against the company. •Extensive
legal research and opinion writing on claims settlement relating to
employer’s liability, Product Liability, and personal auto lines, taking
note of the policy wordings and contracts.
- Prepare
monthly reports on outstanding legal matters/files. Periodic review of
pending cases and contact insureds, agents and vendors to determine
progress and status.
- Coordinate
and conduct investigations into third party injury/property damage claims
to determine their validity, legality and adherence to policy terms.
- Ensure
that all legal claims assigned to you are adequately reserved as per the
Reserving policy.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor
of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university. Postgraduate Diploma in
Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft
legal opinions, correspondence, and reports.
- Minimum
of 2-3 years’ relevant legal experience, preferably within the High level
of attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet strict
- Claims
or Legal function of a reputable insurance company.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of Kenyan legislation, litigation procedures, and dispute
resolution mechanisms.
- Working
knowledge of Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) regulations and
Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) guidelines applicable to the insurance
sector in Kenya.
- Proven
ability to conduct legal research, analysis, and interpretation of
statutes, regulations, and case law. .
- Strong
organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
effectively.
- Demonstrated
professional integrity, reliability, and sound judgment, particularly when
handling confidential and sensitive information. Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively
with internal stakeholders.
How to Apply
Send your detailed CV to sgipc@ke.sanlamallianz.com at Deadline:
March 14, 2026
Receptionist/Customer Service Internship at Sanlam Allianz Investments Ltd (SAIL)
Receptionist/Customer Service Intern
Sanlam Allianz Investments Ltd (SAIL) is a leading fund
manager in the region with a strong record of accomplishment in service delivery
and performance. We are seeking to recruit a proactive individual to assist in
managing the reception area and support client service as a Receptionist/Customer
Service Intern in our Kenya office. The internship is on a short-term
basis.
Reporting to the Senior Client Service Officer, the
successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
- Ensure
a professional welcome for clients and visitors, manage incoming calls
efficiently and assist with key front‑office functions
- Assist
with basic client enquiries on unit trusts, fund information, statements,
and KYC requirements.
- Offer
administrative assistance and handle meeting room coordination.
- Support
the preparation of proposals, client documentation
- Assist
the team with travel planning and booking tasks when required
- Maintain
the reception area and support general office operations.
- Adhere
to Company policies including internal and external polices, risk,
compliance and regulatory standards.
- Any
other responsibilities as documented in your performance objectives and as
may be assigned and communicated from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors
Degree
- At
least 1 year experience or internship in a similar role in the financial
sector.
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional
appearance and customer‑service orientation.
- Good
organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency
in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Interest
in investments, asset management, or unit trusts is an added advantage.
Application deadline is 4th March 2026.
Investment Operations Assistant at Sanlam Allianz Investments Ltd (SAIL)
Sanlam Allianz Investments
Ltd (SAIL) is a leading fund manager in the region
with a strong
record of accomplishment in service delivery and performance. We
are seeking to recruit an individual who will fill the position of Investment
Operations Assistant in our Kenya office. The position is on a short
term basis.
Reporting to the Investment Operations Manager, the
successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
- Assist
in timely, accurate posting of cash transactions and settlement of
investment transactions.
- Assist
in executing daily cash reconciliations and monthly asset reconciliations
ensuring accuracy, identifying discrepancies and actively following up for
resolution.
- Participate
in issuing settlement instructions to custodians within their service
level agreed timelines and report on any exceptions.
- Support
daily pricing of all asset classes securities as guided in the valuation
policy.
- Diligently
track and promptly update corporate actions for all securities held.
- Support
accurate and timely pricing of the allocated Unit Trust Funds and checking
for assets liabilities matching daily.
- Assist
in delivering accurate and timely holdings, Assets Under Management (AUM)
report, valuations, and performance reports, ensuring data integrity and
meeting all deadlines.
- Contribute
towards generating accurate client reports (valuations, cash statements,
performance reports, income reports and any other ad-hoc reports) and
timely distribution as required by each client or their
administrators.
- Assist
in investment growth breakdown of performance, attribution reporting and
composite management and analysis.
- Assist
in the prompt and accurate compilation and distribution of internal and
external reports within established deadlines: custodians, administrators,
regulators and internal teams.
- Ensure
allocated regulatory reporting deadlines are met as well as timely
submission of required reports without exception.
- Adhere
to Company policies including internal and external polices, risk,
compliance and regulatory standards.
- Any
other responsibilities as documented in your performance objectives and as
may be assigned and communicated from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors
Degree
- At
least 1 – 2 years experience in a similar position or in the investments
or banking sector.
- Analytical
skills with attention to detail.
Application deadline is 19th February 2026.
Reporting Accountant at SanlamAllianz Kenya
Purpose:
The main purpose of the job is to ensure timely delivery of
monthly reports to support the reporting function, regulatory and statutory
compliance.
Role Description
- This
is a full-time on-site position based in Nairobi County, Kenya. The
Reporting Accountant will be responsible for preparing detailed Company’s
management accounts for reporting to stakeholders in compliance with IFRS
standards, tracking expenses and preparing monthly expenses reports,
ensuring compliance with IRA by filing monthly and quarterly reports,
maintenance of fixed assets register accounting for depreciation monthly,
reconciliation of reinsurance balances between Finance and Reinsurance team,
monthly reconciliation and analysis of assigned general ledger accounts,
ensuring intercompany accounts are reconciled and signed off quarterly,
maintaining lease records: notifying management when expiry is due for
timely renewal. Daily tasks include consolidating financial data,
performing financial analysis, supporting audits, and assisting in
decision-making processes by providing actionable financial insights.
Qualification & Experience
- Strong
expertise in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting.
- Advanced
Analytical Skills to interpret and manage financial data.
- Good
understanding of IFRS 17 reporting standards.
- Sound
knowledge in Finance and experience in Consolidation practices.
- Attention
to detail, organizational competencies, and ability to meet deadlines.
- A
degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA, ACCA,
or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Proficiency
in accounting software.
- Knowledge
of AKI and IRA regulations in Kenya.
- Prior
experience in insurance or financial services is an advantage.
How to Apply
Strong preference will be given to candidates with the
requisite qualifications, skills and experience. If your career aspirations
match this exciting opportunity, please submit your detailed curriculum through
email address: sgipc@ke.sanlamallianz.com by
close of business on February 10 2026.
The job title should be clearly indicated as email
reference. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Internal Auditor at SanlamAllianz Kenya
Purpose:
The role will be responsible for providing support in
execution of the annual audit plan to give assurance on the effectiveness of
the Risk Management, Control & Governance processes within the Sanlam
Allianz Life Kenya
Primary Responsibilities:
- Confirming
the effective working of internal controls by carrying out control
effectiveness reviews (CER’s) for the SanlamAllianz Life Kenya Limited.
- Identifying
risks and developing mitigation measures through conducting control
adequacy reviews (CAR’s) for the SanlamAllianz Life Kenya Limited.
- Reviewing
and auditing the SanlamAllianz Life Kenya Limited compliance with
policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Performing
ad-hoc management requests; and
- Communicating
audit observations to the management in liaison with the Senior Internal
Auditor.
- Ensuring
the achievement of the approved annual internal audit plan.
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability
to work in a team
- Good
relationship building skills.
- Excellent
problem solving and decision-making skills; and
- Assertive
with excellent people-management skills.
- Conducting
ethical audit reviews
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a
Business-related field from a recognized institution
- CPA
(K), ACCA, CISA, CIA or an equivalent professional qualification; and
- Member
of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) or a relevant
professional body will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
of two (2) year relevant experience.
How to Apply
Send your CV to hrvacancies@ke.sanlamallianz.com Apply
before the Deadline: February 3, 2026