Senior Underwriter
2 weeks ago
Cultivar Insurance Ltd is a Managing General Agent (MGA) based in the DIFC and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). We specialize in managing insurance for commercial and political trade credit risks, surety, and financial guarantees in emerging markets. Our mission is to address the supply gap in these markets, leveraging structured finance expertise to support financial institutions and businesses.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Underwriter to contribute to transactional-level underwriting, risk analysis, and client support. Based in Cairo, this role involves evaluating credit and political risk transactions, preparing detailed credit memos, and supporting the development of innovative insurance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transactional Underwriting and Risk Analysis:
- Evaluate and assess credit and political risk transactions, ensuring alignment with Cultivar's underwriting standards and risk appetite.
- Conduct due diligence, analyzing financial statements, transaction structures, and risk factors.
- Prepare and present comprehensive credit memos and underwriting reports for approval by senior underwriting leadership.
- Support clients and partners in structuring bespoke insurance solutions for credit extensions and structured finance transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations for brokers, cedents, and financial institutions.
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients, reinsurers, and brokers to support ongoing underwriting activities.
- Assist in monitoring the performance of underwritten risks, ensuring adherence to key portfolio performance metrics.
- Contribute to periodic portfolio reviews and recommend adjustments to improve portfolio performance.
- Stay informed about market trends and developments to provide insights into potential underwriting opportunities.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of underwriting decisions and maintain compliance with internal processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including risk, actuarial, and IT, to support the continuous improvement of underwriting processes.
- Participate in team meetings to share knowledge and insights into credit and political risk developments.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in underwriting, structured finance, or credit risk management within banking or financial services.
- Experience with credit and political risk insurance or structured finance transactions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex financial and transactional risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing detailed credit memos and engaging with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in financial analysis tools and underwriting software.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Why Join Us?
- At Cultivar Insurance Ltd, you will play a key role in supporting innovative underwriting initiatives that shape the future of credit and political risk insurance in emerging markets. Based in Dubai, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to impacting underserved markets.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Insurance
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