Senior Underwriter : Short-Term Trade Insurance (“STI”)

The purpose of this role is to primarily underwrite short-term trade insurance applications. The incumbent of this role will also be responsible for acting on behalf of the Head of the STI Unit, to coach & mentor junior staff as may be required.

• Increased good quality underwriting activities for the Corporation and achieve relevant targets.
• Increased repetitive business and value and number of transactions approved.
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with specialisation in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Credit Risk Management, Business Administration or relevant fields;
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in short-term trade insurance and/or reinsurance, commercial and /or political risk underwriting or risk management.
• Sound knowledge of international business, contractual, corporate finance practices and accounting.

• ECIC Executives and Managers
• Other business units particularly Risk Unit, Underwriting Unit, Business Development Unit, Portfolio Management Unit, PEAR Unit, Actuarial Unit, Legal Services Unit, etc.
• Lenders and Investors.
• Exporters.
• Senior Government Officials.
• Other Export credit agencies.
• Other short-term insurers and re-insurers

• The incumbent should have demonstrated the following competencies:
  
• Strong credit and risk analysis skills.
• Must be able to comprehensively analyze financial statements.
• Must be familiar with and can negotiate complex commercial transactions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels (Board, Executives, Staff and other key Stakeholders).
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple functions.
• Ability to communicate underwriting concepts to non-specialists.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strict attention to detail and deadline orientated.
• Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable business practices
• Willingness to travel in-country and internationally

• Problem Solving: Demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and appropriately applies proven solutions.
• Business Acumen: Develops and uses a strategy to target own time (and time of others) on a portfolio of customers to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Delivery: Translates business objectives into practical, prioritized and organized action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
• Conflict Resolution: Identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit.
• Team Participation: Consistently offers relevant input to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
• Flexibility: Available to work more than ordinary business hours.

Applications can be submitted through the careers portal on the ECIC Website.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 21st July 2026

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