Head: Political, Economic, Analysis

3 days ago

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Soc Ltd Full time
Job title : Head: Political, Economic, Analysis & ResearchJob Location : Gauteng, CenturionDeadline : March 12, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES

UNDERWRITING FUNCTION:

The Unit Head will be expected to:

  • Develop and implement analytical tools to identify and assess credit risk exposure per country/ project and formulate strategies to mitigate the risks.
  • Approve and provide guidance in the recommendations for all country/industry risk assessment. Oversee the provision of country and industry risk reports.
  • Consistently review ECIC insurance products, identify and develop new insurance products and guidelines to expand ECIC's market penetration.
  • Develop and implement risk pricing methodologies in line with actuarial requirements and industry practices. Provide premium quotations to financial institutions, exporters and investors
  • Establish links with other Export Credit Agencies, international bodies or institutions and public institutions to exchange information related to project risk evaluation processes and appetite.
  • Develop and maintain the underwriting parameters to comply with international best practices.

STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUNCTION

  • Provide and measure economic achievements in terms of the dtic goals through appropriate economic impact assessment models.
  • Investigate and lead the research process to identify trade and investment opportunities for SA exporters and investors.
  • Develop methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of various econometric and sampling techniques.
  • Prepare and write communications and articles that positively position the Corporation's brand, products and services across all its target markets.
  • Attend, make presentations and contribute to the Project Risk Evaluation and Executive Committees.
  • Represent the Corporation at local and international conferences and participate in South Africa's international trade missions. Compile opinion editorial articles.
  • Formulate the strategic plan and objectives of the Business Unit in line with the corporate objectives and coordinate all the operations.
  • Address ad hoc research request/issues raised at Corporate Executive and Board levels.

PEOPLE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

  • Manage PEAR Unit – Implement the strategic operational plan, coordinate PEAR operations; assess performance and report to the Executive Management ..
  • Rolling out the Enterprise Risk Management – Identify risks and their metrics and develop the Action Plan to resolve each potential risk event.
  • Implement succession planning that promotes further career and skills development within the Business Unit.
  • Identify and implement training programmes for the Business Unit

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • A Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics or Development Finance. Understanding of Trade and International Relations is an advantage.
  • Structured project and corporate finance training – preferable.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills with the ability to explain concepts and relate them back to the ECIC's underwriting mandate.
  • Interpersonal skills, abilities in relationship management and teamwork communication.
  • Advanced Microsoft (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) skills and econometric models
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in any of the following: risk analysis, project finance, country and industry risk analysis and strategic plan design, export credit insurance.
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