country director

Salt

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 Our client, a global leader in smart city technologies, is seeking a highly experienced Country Director to lead their operations and growth strategy in the UAE. The role oversees business activities through offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and is pivotal in driving expansion, stakeholder engagement, and program execution across the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, financial acumen, and proven expertise in delivering complex smart infrastructure projects. Experience working with UAE government authorities in sectors such as transportation or utilities is highly desirable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Represent the client&rsquo;s business in the UAE, leading all local operations and acting as the principal point of contact
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 Develop and implement strategic plans to grow the smart city business in alignment with regional goals
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 Identify and evaluate new business opportunities to drive market share and build a robust project pipeline
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 Build and maintain relationships with key government, commercial, and industry stakeholders
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 Lead business development initiatives, sales strategy, and go-to-market execution
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 Manage local P&amp;L, including budgeting, revenue forecasting, and financial reporting
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 Oversee successful delivery of smart city programs and infrastructure projects from planning to completion
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 Ensure regulatory compliance and manage all operational areas including HR, logistics, finance, and customer service
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 Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
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 Represent the client at major industry events and lead in-country CSR efforts
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
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 10+ years of leadership experience, ideally within smart cities, transportation, or public infrastructure
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 In-depth knowledge of the UAE regulatory and business landscape, particularly in public sector engagement
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 Demonstrated success managing large-scale infrastructure projects
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 Strong commercial and financial capabilities, including full P&amp;L ownership
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 Proven ability to drive business growth through strategic planning and effective team leadership
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English; Arabic language proficiency is advantageous
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 High integrity, with a track record of leading by example
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Country Director

Emerson

<div><div>Job Summary:
</div><div></div><div>The Area Director would provide Leadership to Egypt, Libya &amp; Sudan Organization for Emerson; Incumbent will be responsible to meet or exceed both the agreed short- and long-term Orders, Sales and Profit targets for the territory. Incumbent will also be responsible for building and developing a strong local organization that can provide balanced growth across our business groups. The person will need to develop and implement a successful business strategy for Egypt, Libya &amp; Sudan Area which is consistent with the overall strategy and objectives of Emerson, Africa 
</div><div></div><div>In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
</div><div><ul><li>Own the development and implementation of the strategic plan for the Egypt, Libya &amp; Sudan Area.
</li><li>Set and handle objectives for product lines and sales teams to achieve volume, discount, and growth targets.
</li><li>Provide strategic and administrative leadership across sales, marketing, and service activities, including project pricing decisions.
</li><li>Provide leadership to all sales and service employees in Egypt for personal and business development, including leading organization review and organization development processes. Direct and handle headcount development within agreed budgets.
</li><li>Provide mentorship to local business partners, develop joint strategic plans, and ensure strategic alignment for improved growth.
</li><li>Understand customer needs and industry trends, facilitating rapid changes to address these needs.
</li><li>Represent Emerson at a senior level with customers and peer organizations.
</li><li>Build awareness of Emerson&rsquo;s capabilities among major customer organizations.
</li><li>Fulfill roles as Health and Safety responsible person, and Data protection Compliance Officer for Emerson Egypt.
</li><li>Additional statutory director duties.
</li>Adhere to Health, Safety &amp; Environment policies as laid by the organization. 
<li>
</li></ul></div><div>Who You Are?
</div><div><ul><li>Experience in a Senior Leadership role
</li><li>Validated skills in business and financial management
</li>Experience in supervising or managing a team 
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</li></ul></div><div></div> 
<div>For This Role, You Will Need:
</div><div><ul><li>BSc or MSc Degree Engineering Degree
</li><li>10 - 20 years of proven experience
</li>Regional travel will be required, both Internal and External 
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</li></ul></div><div></div> 
<div>Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
</div><div><ul><li>Experience within a similar industry
</li>Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic is essential. 
<li>
</li></ul></div><div></div> 
<div>Our Culture &amp; Commitment to You:
</div><div>We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family&rsquo;s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
The philosophy is fundamental to living our company&rsquo;s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture &amp; Values and about Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training</div></div> <div></div>

Area Director - Egypt, Libya and Sudan

Zeal Group

<div>
 We're looking for a Country Manager for Egypt who will be driving business growth, ensuring the branch generates significant revenue, and expanding the client base. This role encompasses strategic sales initiatives, partnership development, and oversight of operational and administrative functions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. As the face of the Egypt branch, the Country Manager plays a pivotal role in fostering relationships and delivering exceptional client experiences aligned with the company's objectives.
 
 
 
 Performance Profile:
 
 
 
 Your success in this role will be defined by achieving these outcomes in the first 6-12 months:
 
 
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 Business Development and Revenue Generation
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 Build and nurture relationships with potential clients and partners, targeting multi-asset trading products (e.g., Gold, Oil, FX, Cryptocurrencies).
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 Identify and onboard Introducing Brokers (IBs) and Money Managers to enhance account activations and revenue growth.
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 Leverage industry events and personal networks to source high-value IBs and trading clients.
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 Cross-sell services to existing clients to expand their business lifecycle.
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 Sales Leadership
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 Establish and achieve branch-specific sales targets, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives.
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 Guide the team on trading needs and prepare tailored proposals to meet client requirements.
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 Risk Mitigation and Administrative Oversight
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 Monitor and manage branch compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
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 Ensure timely updates on client funding, trading volumes, and account activations.
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 Maintain accurate records in the CRM system, documenting communication and transactions.
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 Operational Excellence
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 Oversee branch operations, ensuring efficient workflows and client satisfaction.
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 Develop strategies to mitigate risks and address administrative challenges.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Academic Qualification Requirement:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or related field.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Work Experience Requirement:
 
 
 
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 6+ years of experience in FX and CFD brokerage in a sales role.
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 Previous Sales Manager job title in the FX industry in MENA Region
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 Proven track record in sales.
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 Has own book of business or can generate leads for his team.
 
 
 
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 Professional Key Knowledge Area Requirement:
 
 
 
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 In-depth knowledge of financial markets, including FX, Commodities, and Equities.
 
 
 
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Strong leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities.
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 Excellent relationship management and networking skills.
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 Proficiency in sales planning and execution.
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 Superior communication and negotiation skills.
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 Organizational acumen for balancing sales and administrative responsibilities.
 
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Training opportunities
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 Gym allowance
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 Company laptop provided
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 Eye test &amp; Glasses Allowance (100 $ per employee per year)
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 Private Medical Insurance
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 Paid annual leaves
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</div>

Country Manager - Egypt

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The Area Director would provide Leadership to Egypt, Libya &amp; Sudan Organization for Emerson; Incumbent will be responsible to meet or exceed both the agreed short- and long-term Orders, Sales and Profit targets for the territory. Incumbent will also be responsible for building and developing a strong local organization that can provide balanced growth across our business groups. The person will need to develop and implement a successful business strategy for Egypt, Libya &amp; Sudan Area which is consistent with the overall strategy and objectives of Emerson, Africa
 
 
 
 In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Own the development and implementation of the strategic plan for the Egypt, Libya &amp; Sudan Area.
 </li>
 <li>
 Set and handle objectives for product lines and sales teams to achieve volume, discount, and growth targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide strategic and administrative leadership across sales, marketing, and service activities, including project pricing decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide leadership to all sales and service employees in Egypt for personal and business development, including leading organization review and organization development processes. Direct and handle headcount development within agreed budgets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide mentorship to local business partners, develop joint strategic plans, and ensure strategic alignment for improved growth.
 </li>
 <li>
 Understand customer needs and industry trends, facilitating rapid changes to address these needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent Emerson at a senior level with customers and peer organizations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build awareness of Emerson&rsquo;s capabilities among major customer organizations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fulfill roles as Health and Safety responsible person, and Data protection Compliance Officer for Emerson Egypt.
 </li>
 <li>
 Additional statutory director duties.
 </li>
 <li>
 Adhere to Health, Safety &amp; Environment policies as laid by the organization.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Who You Are?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience in a Senior Leadership role
 </li>
 <li>
 Validated skills in business and financial management
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in supervising or managing a team
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 For This Role, You Will Need:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BSc or MSc Degree Engineering Degree
 </li>
 <li>
 10 - 20 years of proven experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Regional travel will be required, both Internal and External
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience within a similar industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic is essential.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our Culture &amp; Commitment to You:
 
 
 
 We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family&rsquo;s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
 
 
 At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
 
 
 The philosophy is fundamental to living our company&rsquo;s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture &amp; Values and about Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion at Emerson.
 
 
 Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training
</div>

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

<div>
 Title: Country Manager, Egypt
 
 
 Requisition ID: 5678
 
 
 
 
 OVERVIEW
 
 
 
 
 
 Department
 
 Business Development
 
 Country
 
 Egypt
 
 Location
 
 Cairo
 
 Job Grade
 
 P2
 
 Contract Type
 
 Fixed Term (Local)
 
 Closing Date
 
 25-Sep-2025
 
 
 
 
 JOB PURPOSE
 
 
 
 
 The role holder is responsible for supporting sales in Egypt for certain products in general by bringing new customers and upselling cross selling activities with existent clients within the country to increase business insured and premium income through implementation of a country/region specific sales strategy for the overall benefit of the Corporation. This role will pursue identified leads, generate business through new and existent customers, ensure quality of business insured is maintained, assist customer in familiarization with the new policy and develop strong market intelligence to provide inputs for improvement of existing products.
 
 
 The role holder will manage and maintain the relationships with clients in Egypt he/she is operating, IsDB Group and other stakeholder to explore new business opportunities to enhance ICIEC sales within the country.
 
 
 The role holder may be assigned underwriting responsibilities for policyholders where the risk is within the MENA region pertaining to commercial and/or political risks by analysing and screening proposals, performing risk analysis and due diligence, managing credit limit applications and documentation of approved policies and timely preparation of requisite reports. This role holder is also responsible for presenting information and data collated about the potential customer to the Underwriting and Claims Committee to assist in making an informed decision. The role holder will provide inputs to policy administration database to ensure effective management of policy and safeguarding the corporation&rsquo;s financial health.
 
 
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 Business Development
 
 
 
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 Ensures implementation of the business development plan as per the guidelines defined by the Division Manager of region.
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 Pursues all leads identified in close coordination with the Division Manager of the region by interacting with potential customers, understanding their requirements, offering products to address their needs and hence convert them into customers for ICIEC to enhance business insured and premium income for ICIEC.
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 Initiates meetings to identify opportunities to sell to individual exporters, suppliers, ECAs, banks, and investors to identify their needs and recommend solutions thus generating business for ICIEC.
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 Conducts meetings with identified clients on a periodic basis to pursue potential business opportunities to generate sales through new customers and hence increase revenue.
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 Adheres to the guidelines to manage the risks prudently by understanding the customers and their financial dealings better.
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 Ensures achievement of established targets (number of clients, business insured, premium etc.) and ensures maintenance of portfolio through balancing sales between short term, medium terms and long-term products.
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 Ensures product and segment profitability, pricing strategy to recommend changes to the sales plan if needed in coordination with the Division Manager of the region.
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 Ensures adherence to risk management guidelines in bringing in new business to minimize the number of claims submitted to ICIEC.
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 Supports the Public relations team to launch media and advertising coupling and organizing promotional seminars.
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 Dealing with Brokers and other potential distribution channels available in the market to develop new business for the Corporation.
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 Adheres to the guidelines to manage the risks prudently by understanding the customers and their financial dealings better.
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 Ensures product and segment profitability, pricing strategy to recommend changes to the sales plan if needed in coordination with the Division Manager of the region.
 
 
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 Market Intelligence
 
 
 
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 Liaises with the Division Manager of the region to develop understanding of the target Member Countries by staying up to date with economic, political developments, national development plan and macro-economic trends to provide inputs to key stakeholders such as Underwriters, Senior Underwriters etc. and evaluates the impact of external trends on product sales.
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 Liaises with identified external market research agencies, private and public stakeholders and utilises other sources to collate information about competitor activities to ensure development of competitive sales strategy for enhancing ICIEC sales.
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 Supports the development of new products and the improvement of existing products based on market trends, competitor offerings and customer feedback from the country of operation to enhance market penetration.
 
 
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 Customer Relationship Management
 
 
 
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 Liaises with customers after the policy has been issued by ICIEC, to assist the customer in familiarizing themselves with various facets of the policy such as terms, processes etc.
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 Understands the guiding principles and rules pertaining to KYC and ensures adherence to the same.
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 Maintains good relations with the existing and new customers to identify new deals and generate business opportunities for ICIEC.
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 Negotiates with potential clients, ensures preparation of concept notes, issuance of NBIs, offers, insurance policy, etc. as per the authority delegated to him by the Division Manager of the Region and in coordination with underwriting function.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 Underwriting (on ad-hoc basis)
 
 
 
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 Responsible in underwriting operations pertaining to commercial and political risks for policyholders where the risk is within the MENA region in directing the policy portfolio by conducting requisite underwriting analysis to determine the risks associated with potential transactions and obligors.
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 Conducts in-depth financial analysis of the involved buyers/importers/importer&rsquo;s bank through analysis of business plans, financial model, cash flow statements, assets, projected cash flows and other sources to determine the credit worthiness of the buyer/bank involved in the transaction.
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 Conducts due diligence by conducting meetings with the obligor to understand various aspects of their business plan, assess value of securities, analyse governance structure of the business etc. to evaluate the potential risk in the transaction including risks associated with contract frustration and performance risk.
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 Utilizes different sources of information to identify any legal issues associated with the transaction/importer and involves the Legal Affairs in evaluation of default risk from a legal perspective.
 </li>
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 Conducts meetings with local banks, financial authorities and local financial institutions to ensure the due diligence about the transaction and buyer /bank is done thoroughly to minimize the risk of claims.
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 Presents insurance proposals to the Underwriting Committee for approval and provides information about all the facts of the case, as well as his/her point of view to assist the Underwriting Committee to take an informed decision.
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 Provides inputs on recommended premiums, reinsurance support required and coverage for risks after complete analysis and consideration of applicant documentation, business factors and competitive situations.
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 Reports on technical underwriting matters to the concerned manager in the Underwriting Department.
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 Manages the collection process and follows up on the outstanding receivables in coordination with Finance with a strong focus on reducing the customer outstanding balance.
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 Conducts regular monitoring/review of outstanding accounts and potential collection problems.
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 Recommends appropriate measures for collection issues in close coordination with the concerned Business Development and Finance Teams to resolve client discrepancies and facilitate collections.
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 Ensure that NPLs are well managed and coordinates closely with the claims division in minimizing loss.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Reporting
 
 
 
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 Prepares weekly reports providing details about - number of potential customers approached, status of the negotiation, business insured, sales progress against established plan etc. to the Division Manager of the region to track progress against established plan.
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 Prepares monthly reports providing details about &ndash; new business insured, policy issued, premium and prospective pipeline to the Division Manager of the region to track performance against established plan and undertake course correction if required.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Other Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 The role holder will also perform duties pertinent to the Department/Division/Function as assigned by the supervisor.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Field of Study: Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Economics
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 Academic Qualifications and Years of Relevant Experience Required: 5 Years for Bachelor's Degree or 3 Years for Master's Degree and 1 Year for PhD
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 Nature of Experience: Prior experience in Marketing or Underwriting, in Business Development and/or Customer Relations, preferably in the Export Credit/ Banking Industry.
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 Business Language Skills: Very good command of written and spoken English essential. Knowledge of either Arabic or French is an added advantage
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 SKILLS &amp; NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE
 
 
 
 
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 Business Prospecting and Origination
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 Knowledge of Sales Tools
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 Knowledge of Market Intelligence Techniques
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 Industry and Market Knowledge
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 <li>
 Knowledge of Product Development Principles
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 Marketing and PR Skills
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 Event Management Skills
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 Networking Skills
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 ICIEC Business Knowledge
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 ICIEC Product Knowledge
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 Awareness of Member Countries
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 <li>
 Knowledge Sharing
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 Communication and Presentation Skills
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 Knowledge of political risk analysis
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 Technological Adaptability
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 Business Acumen
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 Risk Management
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 Knowledge of Insurance Information Management System (IIMS)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS
 
 
 
 
 If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we will welcome your application. To complete the application, you will need the following document(s):
 
 
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 Resume/CV
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 Copy of passport
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 Academic certificate
 
 
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 </ul>
 If you are currently an ICIEC Regular staff member applying for this role and get selected through the competitive selection process, your current contract type and other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.
 
 
 The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the ICIEC does not request information on applicants&rsquo; bank accounts. The ICIEC declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in their name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.
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