Manager - Learning & Development - Bancassurance / Special Projects

Union Assurance is a leading corporate and one of the fastest growing entities in the Life Insurance industry backed by the strength and stability of John Keells Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka's largest conglomerates

The Job Role:

The person will be Leading the training endeavors for IROs and Bank Partners and ensure the delivery of robust training program for them and to handle the special projects.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training plan for the IROs and Bank Partners
• Handling the special projects assigned.
• Supervise training needs analysis (TNA) and identify training gaps for IROs
• Design and develop training content for product and soft skills training for IROs and Bank Partners as required
• Deliver high-impact training sessions for senior IROs and critical bank partners
• Lead the induction and onboarding of new IROs within the Bancassurance function
• Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements
• Monitor and track training attendance and progress of IROs and bank partners
• Liaise with the Learning Academy on various training metrics, such as; number of trainings conducted, number of induction programs, number of IROs covered and training effectiveness
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure training is effectively meeting their needs
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent messaging and training across the organization
• Keep up to date with industry developments and new training techniques
• Work closely with the sales team to identify training needs and provide support for achieving sales targets
• Manage training budgets and resources effectively and ensure all training activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Provide regular reports on training activities and progress to senior management

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in management/business administration or any relevant discipline from a recognized University and an MBA or equivalent qualification.
• 05 to 07 years of overall experience in the learning & development domain with at least 03 – 04 years in a capacity of a Assistant Manager Level.
• Full/Part qualification from a recognized professional institute will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in creating and delivering learning and development programs
• Expertise in learning principles and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to liaise with internal teams and the external vendors and consultants.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, foster innovation, and build robust networks to drive impactful collaborations and organizational growth.