Job Description

Introduction

Responsible for the underwriting of a portfolio of clients for the Construction Bonds & Guarantees division for the SMME and Mid-Corporate clients portfolio.

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Role Purpose

Responsible for the underwriting of a portfolio of clients for the Construction Bonds & Guarantees division for the SMME and Mid-Corporate clients portfolio.

Requirements

An undergraduate diploma/degree (BCom, BSc Eng, LLB or similar)
A postgraduate diploma/degree (MBA, MCom, MSc Eng, or similar) - preferable
Certificate in Short-Term Insurance (or working towards it)
RE 5 Certificate for Representatives (or working towards it)
FAIS compliant (or working towards it)
At least 5 years underwriting experience in the guarantees/trade banking/reinsurance industry in South Africa
Knowledge of contract guarantees business in South Africa

Duties & Responsibilities

Underwriting of guarantee transactions for the SMME and Mid-Corporate clients across South Africa.
Member of the underwriting risk committee for the Construction Bonds & Guarantees division.
Preparation of thorough and detailed underwriting reports.
Underwriting of guarantees within the designated operational mandate.
Oversee the SMME and Mid-Corporate portfolio of existing clients across the Construction Bonds & Guarantees division.
Grow the Construction Bonds & Guarantees book of business in the SMME and Mid-Corporate team segment.
Management of the construction bonds & guarantees in the SMME and Mid-Corporate team (portfolio managers/underwriters).
Mentoring & training the Construction Bonds & Guarantees team members in the SMME and Mid-Corporate.
Pursue relevant growth opportunities that would allow the Guarantees division to achieve its strategic targets and objectives.
Ensure that existing relationships with brokers and other role players are strengthened and built on a continuous basis.
Ensure that new relationships are established to support the growth plans of the greater Guarantees division.
Build, maintain and continuously strengthen all relationships with the MMH Group's product, support, reinsurance as well as broker partners.
Ensure that all regular interactions with any of the MMH Group's reinsurance, broker or product partners are done at the highest possible level of professionalism.
Stay abreast of developments in the construction, surety, guarantee & related markets.
Maintain professional relationships with all customers, suppliers and trade connections of the MMH Group with a view to maintain and improve the group's reputation and goodwill.

Competencies

Risk management
Business Acumen
Client Orientated
Collaborative
Innovative
Analytical skills
* Relationship management and networking