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SENIOR UNDERWRITER (SOVEREIGN RISKS) [KAZAKHSTAN – ALMATY]   DETAILS

JOB NAME

Senior Underwriter (Sovereign Risks) [Kazakhstan – Almaty]


POSTED BY: Islamic Development Bank
REF:ISDB 2038
Date Published:Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Date of Expiration:Monday, April 7, 2025
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB
 Kazakhstan |  ALMATY in Kazakhstan
INDUSTRY
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION
Job ID IDB3390 -
Business Unit: ICIEC
Division: Not Applicable
Department: Underwriting Operations - ICIEC
Country: Kazakhstan
Location: Kazakhstan - Almaty
Closing date: 19-Oct-2024

JOB PURPOSE:
1. The role holder is responsible for providing all the necessary support and assistance to the Associate Manager, Operations (Sovereign Risks) in all underwriting operations pertaining to short-term, medium term and FII risks.
2. He or she will analyze and screen applications/proposals, performing all requisite risk analysis (including financial analysis and project due diligence), managing credit limit applications, documentation of all approved policies and timely preparation of all requisite reports.
3. This role is also responsible for presenting all information and data collated about the project/transaction and potential customers to the Technical Underwriting Committee, NPLs, and Claims Committees to assist in making informed decisions.
4. The role holder will provide inputs to the policy administration database to ensure effective management of policies and safeguarding the Corporation’s financial health.
5. The role holder will also be responsible for the entire underwriting process, from application registration to policy issuance and policy administration and renewals throughout the policy period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Feasibility Assessment
1. Assesses submitted application/proposal forms and coordinates with applicants and Business Development Department (BDD) colleagues, to collate information required to evaluate and assess the sovereign risk /State- Owned Enterprise (SOE) Risk, the projects/transaction risks and the related parties in relation to the requested insurance coverage.
2. Coordinates with other relevant departments/divisions/functions in the Corporation, including Legal, Risk Management and Reinsurance to ensure eligibility of the transaction, conformity with ICIEC’s risk appetite and guidelines, and availability of capacity and reinsurance support, respectively.
3. Conducts meetings with investors, project companies and all related parties to conduct thorough due diligence and prepares assessment reports to finalize the underwriting submission document.

Underwriting
1. Provides all the necessary assistance to the Associate Manager, Operations (Sovereign Risks) in all underwriting operations pertaining to sovereign risks underwriting and in directing the insurance portfolio.
2. Conducts due diligence missions to the host country, meeting with the relevant government bodies (Ministry of Finance, Central Bank, other relevant ministries and government authorities to the project/transaction), parties involved in the project/transaction including the obligor.
3. Conducts in-depth financial analysis of the projects/transactions and all involved sovereign, sub-sovereign or private parties, in relation to the covered risks including political and economic instability risks, currency volatility, payment default, market risks, operational risks etc.
4. Utilizes different sources of information to identify any legal issues associated with the project/transaction’ structure and documentation, involving the Legal Department.
5. Presents insurance proposals to the Pre-Technical Underwriting Committee (Pre-TUC) for clearance and to the Technical Underwriting Committee (TUC) for approval, providing all the facts of the case, as well as a detailed risk assessment to assist the Underwriting Committee to take an informed decision.
6. Provides inputs on recommended premiums, reinsurance support required and coverage for risks after complete analysis and consideration of applicant documentation, business factors and competition issues.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB
Field of Study
Finance/ Economics/ Business Administration/Political Science/Intentional Relations

Academic Qualifications and Relevant Experience
• Qualification Level
• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctorate

Experience
• N/A
• 9-12 Years
• 7 Years
• 4 years

Nature of Experience
Prior experience in Underwriting or Financial Analysis, preferably in Export Credit Insurance or Banking Industry

Professional Certifications (as applicable)
CFA, CPA, ACCA, PFRM and similar certifications are preferred.

Business Language Skills
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Russian Languages is required. Proficiency in Arabic and/or French is an added advantage.

GENERIC KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
• Response time in reverting to customers
• Quality of underwriting
 Claims Ratio
 NPLs Outstanding
• Acceptance Ratio
• Premium generated from existing policyholders

COMPETENCIES:
Core Competencies
Competency
• Focus on Customers
• Drive Results
• Collaborate as One Team
• Strive for Continuous Improvement
• Serve and Respect All

Proficiency
• Applying
• Applying
• Applying
• Applying
• Applying

Leadership Competencies
Competency
• Shape the Future
• Engage Talent
• Enable Change

Proficiency
• NA
• NA
• NA

Technical Competencies
Competency
• Knowledge of Underwriting
• Knowledge of Project Due Diligence Principles
• Knowledge of Economic Factors
• Knowledge of Political Risk Analysis
• Knowledge of Country Risk
• Knowledge of Financial Analysis Techniques
• Risk Assessment and Evaluation
• Critical Thinking Skills and Analytical Ability
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Sectoral Research Skills
• Documentation Skills
• Knowledge of Insurance Information Management System (IIMS)
• ICIEC Business Knowledge
• ICIEC Product Knowledge
• Awareness of Member Countries
• Knowledge Sharing
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Technological Adaptability

Proficiency
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced
• Advanced


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