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Johannesburg North: Head of Technical Underwriting posted by Network Finance

Johannesburg North: Head of Technical Underwriting posted by Network Finance

Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and mentor a team of credit underwriting analysts
  • Support the Global Head of Underwriting with credit risk assessments and reporting
  • Perform in-depth financial analysis, limit & rating setting, and re-assessments for a global oil marketing portfolio
  • Provide guidance on credit risk appetite and asset valuations
  • Monitor sector trends and produce macro-economic analysis
  • Report on credit risk performance and KPIs to senior management
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with senior management and the commercial credit team

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or Business Studies
  • Post-graduate qualifications, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similar certifications are advantageous
  • At least 8 years of experience in Credit Risk or Credit Underwriting, ideally in mining, commodity trading, banking, or consultancy
  • Strong financial analysis and reporting experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access); coding skills in VBA, PowerBI, or Python are advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

How to Apply:
Please send your CV to *****@*****.co.za
 
Should you not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

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  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Johannesburg North: Head of Technical Underwriting posted by Network Finance

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of underwriting strategy, standards, and governance practices.
  • Oversee and enhance underwriting philosophy across products including wordings, endorsements, proposal forms, mandates, pricing, and audits.
  • Drive and manage reinsurance strategy (treaty and facultative), ensuring alignment and compliance across teams.
  • Establish and uphold risk management practices across underwriting and claims functions.
  • Ensure governance and compliance with all internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Provide strategic support to product development and enhancement initiatives.
  • Lead risk selection oversight, identifying areas for improvement and training across underwriting teams.
  • Conduct and oversee internal audits related to underwriting and claims; implement findings and maintain robust audit plans.
  • Deliver insightful reports and recommendations to leadership, highlighting underwriting trends and market intelligence.
  • Provide technical underwriting support and guidance on complex cases.
  • Develop training materials and facilitate technical development across teams.
  • Represent underwriting in cross-functional executive and committee meetings.
  • Support compliance with POPIA and promote a Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) culture.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Commerce, or a relevant business qualification.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in short-term/special risk insurance, including:
  • Technical underwriting
  • Claims handling
  • Risk management
  • Reinsurance (facultative and treaty)
  • Governance, audit, and compliance
  • Product development
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  • Proven experience in leading and developing technical underwriting functions and managing multidisciplinary teams.

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  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident report writer and presenter.
  • High level of self-management, initiative, and accountability.
  • Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Skilled in negotiation, risk identification, and decision-making.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Well-networked within the insurance ecosystem (reinsurers, brokers, legal experts, industry bodies).

 
If you’re a technically strong, commercially aware, and governance-minded insurance professional looking to step into a key leadership role—this opportunity is for you.
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Johannesburg North: Head of Technical Underwriting posted by Network Finance

Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00

Job Summary

Job Title: Head of Technical Underwriting

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of underwriting strategy, standards, and governance practices.
  • Oversee and enhance the underwriting philosophy across products, including wording, endorsements, proposal forms, mandates, pricing, and audits.
  • Drive and manage the reinsurance strategy (treaty and facultative), ensuring alignment and compliance across teams.
  • Establish and uphold risk management practices across underwriting and claims functions.
  • Ensure governance and compliance with all internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Provide strategic support to product development and enhancement initiatives.
  • Lead risk selection oversight, identifying areas for improvement and training across underwriting teams.
  • Conduct and oversee internal audits related to underwriting and claims; implement findings and maintain robust audit plans.
  • Deliver insightful reports and recommendations to leadership, highlighting underwriting trends and market intelligence.
  • Provide technical underwriting support and guidance on complex cases.
  • Develop training material and facilitate technical development across teams.
  • Represent underwriting in cross-functional executive and committee meetings.
  • Support compliance with POPIA and promote a Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) culture.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Commerce, or a relevant business qualification.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in short-term/special risk insurance, including:
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    • Risk management
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    • Product development
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  • Proven experience in leading and developing technical underwriting functions and managing multi-disciplinary teams.


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What Yoursquoll Be DoingAssist in designing and building voice and chat bots that enhance customer engagement.Support the development of NLPNLU models and...


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Junior AI Engineer / Data Scientist

Johannesburg North: Senior Data Scientist – Machine Learning AI posted by Network Finance

What Yoursquoll Be DoingEngineer intelligent customer experiences using production-grade voice and text bots.Build custom NLP and NLU models that power...


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Senior Data Scientist – Machine Learning AI

Johannesburg North: Operations Compliance Manager posted by Network Finance

Wersquore on the lookout for a sharp, curious, and detail-obsessed Compliance Administrator whorsquos ready to dive into the world of FAIS, POPIA, and the...


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Operations Compliance Manager

Johannesburg North: Security Technician & Installer – Must meet Requirements posted by Donza Security

Must have experience Contactable references-Able to work with a team-Must be able to read, write and Speak English-Must have Valid Drivers License-Must...


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Security Technician & Installer – Must meet Requirements

Johannesburg North: Senior Procurement Officer posted by Network Finance

The Senior Procurement Officer is a key member of the procurement team, responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities within Resolution...


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Senior Procurement Officer

Johannesburg North: Chief Operating Officer posted by Network Finance

A privately owned, growth-oriented mining company is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer COO to oversee and optimise the performance of its expanding...


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Chief Operating Officer

Johannesburg North: HRBP – Africa (French-speaking) posted by ClarkHouse Human Capital

Minimum requirementsRelevant tertiary qualification in HR or similar relevant field coupled with min 4 years of HR generalist experienceA solid track record...


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HRBP – Africa (French-speaking)

Johannesburg North: Data Scientist – AI Engineer (Voice, Chat & Generative AI) posted by Network Finance

What Yoursquoll DoDesign and deploy production-grade voice and text bots that power smarter customer interactions.Build custom NLPNLU solutions and QA...

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Data Scientist – AI Engineer (Voice, Chat & Generative AI)

Johannesburg North: Blockchain Developer posted by Network Finance

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain blockchain-based applications.Write, test, and deploy smart contracts self-executing code on the blockchain.Build...


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Blockchain Developer

Johannesburg North: Intermediate to Senior Business Analyst posted by Network Finance

Qualifications amp Experience4 yearsnbspinnbspweb UX, eCommerce, or related fields.SystemsBusiness Analysisnbspexperience with the ability to query data...


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Intermediate to Senior Business Analyst

Johannesburg North: Mechanical Project Manager posted by Network Finance

Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end project management of mechanical systems including thickeners, screening equipment, and other mineral processing...


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Mechanical Project Manager

Johannesburg North: Financial Accountant posted by Network Finance

Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare, review, and analyze financial statements income statement, balance sheet, cash flow aligned with IFRS and industry-specific...


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Financial Accountant

Johannesburg North: Group Cost Accountant posted by Network Finance

Job amp Company DescriptionAre you a detail-driven Costing Specialist with a passion for process optimization and strategic thinking? Want to work for a...


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Group Cost Accountant

Johannesburg North: Finance Business Partner posted by Network Finance

Job amp Company DescriptionAre you ready to make a real commercial impact with your finance skills? Wersquore recruiting on behalf of a respected retailer,...


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Finance Business Partner

Johannesburg North: Financial Controller posted by Network Finance

My client, a well-established mining company with nearly 20 years of operational success, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. With...


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Financial Controller

Johannesburg North: Financial Controller posted by Network Finance

Job amp Company DescriptionnbspAre you a finance leader looking to make a real impact? Were working with a forward-thinking, high-growth company in the...


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Financial Controller

Johannesburg North: Financial Accountant posted by Network Finance

Key Responsibilities- Financial reporting and reconciliations- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis- Oversee month-end and year-end close...


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Financial Accountant

Johannesburg North: Financial Controller posted by Network Finance

Job amp Company DescriptionStep into a high-impact role as Financial Controller at a leading media and broadcasting powerhouse where finance meets...


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Financial Controller

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