Senior Specialist, Underwriter

StandardBankGroup

Pretoria, GP, South Africa permanent

Posted: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To underwrite and analyse new and renewal business within South Africa in order to achieve the budgeted growth and profitability targets. Provide intelligent risk assessments and make informed decisions within delegated underwriting authority levels while ensuring regulatory compliance and meeting all agreed upon service level agreements. To provide product specialisation and 2nd tier of eyes.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Risk Management

Experience Required

Insurance

3-4 years

Insurance Risk Management experience is a critical requirement for this job.

5-7 years

The role requires an individual with a good understanding of the financial services value chain and more specifically commercial underwriting. Demonstrated experience in all aspects of commercial underwriting short-term insurance products, policies, procedures and regulations. Proven customer service skills. Excellent communication skills and experience in providing customer services. Automated underwriting and processing systems experience.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Resolving Conflict
• Seizing Opportunities

Technical Competencies:

• Attitude of Customer Experience
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Insurance Principles
• Insurance Products & Services
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Quality Assurance

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