Job Description
Reinsurance (Treaty) Regional Portfolio Manager - Ad
AA / EE : Preferable
Contract : Permanent
Location : Cape Town Western Cape
Available : ASAP
Looking for a role with a core focus of strategic management leadership client engagement and international client engagement in the reinsurance space
Our leading reinsurance provider client is looking for a dynamic treaty reinsurance professional to join their high-performing team based in Cape Town.
In this role you will take ownership of a reinsurance treaty book within a key geographical area combining strategic market engagement with technical underwriting. Youll build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients drive growth and profitability and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple markets. This is a client-facing and analytics-driven role offering scope to influence portfolio strategy and mentor junior team members.
Youll benefit from joining a well-established future-focused business with a strong presence across Africa and Asia. Expect a supportive inclusive culture that values expertise and offers long-term career growth international exposure and opportunities to shape key market strategies.
To succeed youll bring at least 7 years of reinsurance underwriting and client management experience a relevant numerate degree and a passion for business development. Willingness to frequently travel internationally is essential (including over certain holiday period in SA).
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate bachelors degree with a significant numerate component (actuarial / stats / mathematics / commerce)
- At least 7 years of work experience in reinsurance underwriting and client management
- Experience as a reinsurance senior broker will be considered
- Solid Client and Business Development experience
- Willingness to work over the Christmas and Easter Holiday period
- Willingness to travel internationally
Advantageous Qualifications Knowledge and Experience :
Fluency in an additional language spoken in Europe China Taiwan Hong Kong and / or IndiaGood understanding of reinsurance principles and conceptsAn understanding of reinsurance wordings reinsurance markets and the end-to-end analysis of a reinsurance submission.A strong understanding of insurance and related risksReinsurance technical accounting knowledgeProject Management experienceJob Responsibilities :
Developing managing and maintaining a reinsurance treaty book in the chosen area. This is both a client-facing role and an analytics and accounting role in conjunction with the Pricing teamBuilding and maintaining reinsurance broker and client relationships for both existing business and potential businessExtensive market visits to the specific regionDetailed meeting capture and strategy development following market visitsUnderstand client objectives and reinsurance needsEnsure that the business complies with all regulatory requirements for the respective countriesDrive profitability and growth in the chosen territory according to annual premium volume profitability and volatility benchmarksUnderstanding of contract wordings and able to negotiate on a granular level in compliance with internal guidelinesChecking and monitoring accounts payments and profitability of the bookPreparing Underwriting Review for the Underwriting CommitteeReview and manage endorsements and special acceptancesClaims review and approvalCapturing of information on the relevant systemResponsibility for the completeness of all required documents and adherence to the Underwriting Guidelines and Standard Operating ProceduresMaintenance of internal ReportsTraining and development of team members on areas of expertise and new industry-relevant topicsSkills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical abilityAdvanced numeracy skillsAbility to work independently with limited supervisionHigh stress toleranceAbility to work to tight deadlines and under pressureStrong negotiation skillsTeam PlayerAbility to work flexible working hoursMust be proactive and take ownership of tasksWillingness and desire to learnGood work ethicAbility to multitaskSolid interpersonal and relationship-building skillsGood planning and organising skillsTime managementRequired Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Project / Program Management,Project Portfolio Management,Portfolio Management,Credit Analysis,Banking,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Project Management,Financial Analysis,Budgeting,Property Management,Contracts
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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