Katherine Hepplestone

A detail-oriented, analytical young professional seeking to build a career in the life sciences community — bringing laboratory knowledge and clinical research training together with commercial experience in a highly regulated environment.

Head of Group Risk at BetaPlus Group Solutions (2024– Present)

Financial advisor responsible for corporate new business acquisition and client servicing across employee benefits — design, implementation and maintenance of new solutions.

• Completed and oversaw the implementation of new protocol and strategy
• Coordinated and administrated client records for installation and maintenance
• Analysed and reconciled billing statements, claims experience and cover levels
• Performed annual reviews for client portfolios
• Prepared client material (including consent forms, letters of authority, financial instructions)
• Upheld cross functional communication across internal and external teams
• Maintained meticulous file and record management of compliance and regulatory documents

BSc in Human Life Sciences (Physiology & Biochemistry) – Stellenbosch University (2023-12)