Senior Underwriter – Trade Guarantees (Fuel Sector)

SUMMARY:
Shape the Future of Trade Guarantee Underwriting

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Underwriter to join one of South Africa's leading specialist providers of trade guarantee insurance. 
 
If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, own a portfolio, engage directly with clients and brokers, and contribute to the future of specialist underwriting, this could be the ideal next step

POSITION INFO:
Reporting to senior leadership, you will take ownership of a portfolio of trade guarantee clients, assess credit risk, underwrite facilities, manage client relationships, and identify opportunities for sustainable business growth. You'll join a high-performing, collaborative team that values innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and continuous improvement, while working within a business that is investing heavily in digital transformation and AI-enabled underwriting practices. This is a senior, commercially focused role suited to an underwriting professional who enjoys analysing complex financial information, building long-term client relationships, and making sound credit decisions that support business growth. Key Responsibilities: Underwrite new and existing trade guarantee facilities Analyse financial statements and assess credit risk Make sound underwriting and credit decisions Manage an established portfolio of commercial clients Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers and beneficiaries Conduct ongoing facility reviews and portfolio monitoring Identify business development opportunities within your portfolio Stay informed of industry developments, legislation and market trends Support automation, digitisation and continuous improvement initiatives Contribute to strategic projects and the ongoing success of the underwriting team What We're Looking For: Essential BCom degree Minimum 10 years' experience within: Financial Services; and\/or Fuel Industry Strong financial statement analysis experience Proven client relationship management experience Excellent commercial judgement and credit risk assessment ability Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Advantageous Experience within Trade Guarantees or Surety\/Guarantee underwriting Business development experience RE5 qualification FAIS compliance Knowledge of the fuel industry Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a recognised market leader within a highly specialised insurance niche. You'll become part of a collaborative, agile team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your contribution has a direct impact on business success. For more exciting Commercial & C-Suite vacancies, please visit: 🌐 I also specialise in recruiting for: C-Suite \/ CxO roles across Africa in growth markets If you have not received any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact: Corne Booysen Senior International Recruitment Consultant Executive Search & International Recruitment - Africa Connect with me on LinkedIn: