Our client is a government organization, a public joint stock company owned by the UAE Federal Government and its founders.We are currently looking for a Senior Risk Underwriter for their team in Dubai.The hired resource will Support the management of the Risk Underwriting department for the Trade Credit Insurance (TCI) business unit, ensuring holistic risk assessments are taken into account in valuing the risk associated with offering TCI products and services to clients.Key Responsibilities:-Support the Risk Underwriting department by proactively managing risk assessment, exposure, and monitoring activities. Apply the risk underwriting strategy to support the mandate and development of underwriting capabilities: proactively collect information, coordinate with information providers, allocate/supervise risk analysts, implement exposure monitoring strategies, and internationalize operations to better manage risk.-Develop a network of Information Experts (Banks, Law firms, Economists, Industry leaders, and Credit managers) to secure market knowledge and add value for the organization and its customers. Interact with policyholders and stakeholders to enhance the overall customer experience and underwriting process. Engage with third parties and partners to gather information and strengthen the risk assessment process.-Manage KPIs for daily, monthly, and annual targets, and oversee daily risk underwriting tasks to support other commercial functions. Implement corporate standards, processes, and procedures to ensure effective risk management and interaction with other business units. Participate in daily management tasks and proactive information collection to support decision-making and manage response time.-Conduct and manage regular meetings with stakeholders to gather and share feedback, enhance workflow, and improve deliverables. Monitor the development of the portfolio and adjust the underwriting risk management approach in the assessment of risks.Education and Certification:-Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics or Accounting: Masters degree
preferred.
-Minimum 3-5 years experience in the field of Finance / Risk assessment / Credit review
-Sound financial analysis skills
-Knowledge of political/commercial risk underwriting
-Excellent communication skills
-Ability to work autonomously with self-motivation
-Ability to work with MS office applications
-Ability to write and speak English fluently is essential
-Being fluent in Arabic is a plus

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