Manager ofertas em United States

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

The role entails the following:

• Providing inputs in the development of the corporate strategic plan and ensure implementation thereof;
• Evaluating country/project risks and determining premium rates to ensure financial sustainability;
• Reviewing/developing insurance products to increase business opportunities;
• Leading research activities with focus on insurance industry and international economic developments as well as the identification of trade and investment opportunities;
• Writing articles that positively position the Corporation’s brand, products and services across all its target markets; and,
• Managing the day-to-day activities in order to meet the Unit objectives.
• Representing ECIC at different forums, both international and local.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES

UNDERWRITING FUNCTION:

The Unit Head will be expected to:

• Develop and implement analytical tools to identify and assess credit risk exposure per country/ project and formulate strategies to mitigate the risks.
• Approve and provide guidance in the recommendations for all country/industry risk assessment. Oversee the provision of country and industry risk reports.
• Consistently review ECIC insurance products, identify and develop new insurance products and guidelines to expand ECIC’s market penetration.
• Develop and implement risk pricing methodologies in line with actuarial requirements and industry practices. Provide premium quotations to financial institutions, exporters and investors
• Establish links with other Export Credit Agencies, international bodies or institutions and public institutions to exchange information related to project risk evaluation processes and appetite.
• Develop and maintain the underwriting parameters to comply with international best practices.

STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUNCTION

• Provide and measure economic achievements in terms of the dtic goals through appropriate economic impact assessment models.
• Investigate and lead the research process to identify trade and investment opportunities for SA exporters and investors.
• Develop methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of various econometric and sampling techniques.
• Prepare and write communications and articles that positively position the Corporation’s brand, products and services across all its target markets.
• Attend, make presentations and contribute to the Project Risk Evaluation and Executive Committees.
• Represent the Corporation at local and international conferences and participate in South Africa’s international trade missions. Compile opinion editorial articles.
• Formulate the strategic plan and objectives of the Business Unit in line with the corporate objectives and coordinate all the operations.
• Address ad hoc research request/issues raised at Corporate Executive and Board levels.

PEOPLE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Manage PEAR Unit – Implement the strategic operational plan, coordinate PEAR operations; assess performance and report to the Executive Management ..
• Rolling out the Enterprise Risk Management – Identify risks and their metrics and develop the Action Plan to resolve each potential risk event.
• Implement succession planning that promotes further career and skills development within the Business Unit.
• Identify and implement training programmes for the Business Unit

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics or Development Finance. Understanding of Trade and International Relations is an advantage.
• Structured project and corporate finance training – preferable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills with the ability to explain concepts and relate them back to the ECIC’s underwriting mandate.
• Interpersonal skills, abilities in relationship management and teamwork communication.
• Advanced Microsoft (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) skills and econometric models
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in any of the following: risk analysis, project finance, country and industry risk analysis and strategic plan design, export credit insurance.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent analytical skills (data analysis and econometric modelling)
• Strong credit and risk analysis skills;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels;
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple functions;
• Ability to forge relationships with other areas of the business;
• Strong aptitude for problem resolution and decision making;
• Problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
• Strict attention to details and deadline oriented;
• Managing others: technical credibility, problem solving, accountability, decisiveness, delegation, people positive, giving support
• Managing self: self-motivation, communicating information, showing resilience, upholding standards
• Managing managers: established rapport, team working, conflict handling, directing people

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is required to have the following Behavioural competencies:
• Functional manager: developing expertise, empowering people, building relationships, creating innovation
• Team leadership: Consistently offer relevant inputs to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
• High performance: accountability, efficiency, can-do-attitude, people development, etc.
• Integrity: ethics, leading by example, respect
• Innovation: continuous improvement – lead Change and /or incorporate new, better, or significantly different methods, processes, products or services to meet customer needs
• Service delivery: act as a trusted advisor, timeous delivery, recognize co-workers and respond to them accordingly.
• Shared vision: act in ways that contribute towards the viability of and reliance on the Unit
• Flexibility: Available to work more than ordinary business hours.

APPLICATIONS

Closing Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025

NOTE: It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.

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