Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities (for both positions)
The Underwriters will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions for the protection of companies, banks and other business interests that have transactions exposed to credit or political risks. He/she will help to develop the existing range of products and promote them with potential clients and stakeholders. Starting from a sound understanding of the transactions that are proposed, he/she will develop solutions that meet both the clients’ needs and ATI’s guidelines. He/she will negotiate the solutions with all parties involved, prepare the contractual documents and manage the client relationship.
Education and Experience
An advanced University degree in Insurance, Banking, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or related area plus 5 years post-qualifying experience, or first degree plus 8 years post-qualifying experience
Professional qualifications in insurance or banking would be an added advantage
Technical understanding and expertise in the respective products
Working knowledge, understanding and hands on experience with banking, political, trade and credit risk insurance, and related products (whole turnover trade credit, surety bonds, insurance of commercial loans, single obligor insurance, and trade finance), invoice discounting and factoring, credit management etc
International experience in ATI member states and/or countries of similar profile to ATI member states (please visit the website for updated member states)
Key Competencies
Team player with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Negotiation and strong presentation skills
Report writing
Fluency in written and spoken English, working knowledge of French is an added advantage
B) For the Bi-lingual role the following additional experience is required
Bilingual Francophone –English
Experience with the energy sector
Experience with project finance, environmental and social impact due diligence
Engagement of governments and state owned companies are an advantage
He or She will either be based in Nairobi at ATI’s head office or one of the field offices.
Besides the tax exempt basic salary to be paid in USD, the position comes with diplomatic immunities and privileges as well as other benefits provided by leading multilateral organizations.
