Regional Construction Practice - Assistant Vice President (AVP)
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Regional Construction Practice - Assistant Vice President Location: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates Marsh is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join our Regional Construction Practice based in DIFC, Dubai.
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Location
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Marsh is seeking an
Assistant Vice President (Avp)
to join our
Regional Construction Practice
based in DIFC, Dubai.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a
multinational and multicultural team of 15 specialists
responsible for the development, placement, and servicing of construction business across the
IMEA region, including Pakistan
.
The team supports a diverse portfolio spanning
infrastructure, oil, gas, petrochemical, and power projects
, working closely with Marsh’s regional organization, extensive retail network, and global hubs to deliver specialist client service, leading product solutions, and access to local markets.
This role is ideal for a motivated professional with
1–3 years of experience
, or for a
recent graduate with a strong interest in construction and insurance
, looking to build a long-term career in the insurance industry.
Client Servicing
- Support senior team members, including the VP and SVP, with portfolio management activities.
- Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key client decision-makers.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and help provide suitable reinsurance solutions.
- Produce high-quality client deliverables, including briefing notes, placement documents, coverage summaries, and RFP responses, ensuring all materials are accurate, complete, and consistent.
- Contribute to client and prospect presentations and attend meetings in support of business development initiatives.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, policy accounting information, quotations, premium calculations, policy wordings, certificates of currency, and related documentation.
- Broking and Placement
- Assist in the design and placement of reinsurance programs for large and complex projects, including CAR/EAR, TPL, and other related lines.
- Support the collection and comparison of reinsurance terms from reinsurers against client risks.
- Help present reinsurance options to clients and support them in making informed decisions.
- Liaise with reinsurers to negotiate terms and help secure the best possible coverage for clients.
- Ensure all broking activities are carried out in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
General Responsibilities
- Demonstrate openness to learning and acquiring new skills to support professional development.
- Deliver best-practice, market-leading service and solutions for clients.
- Support strategies to attract new clients and retain existing business.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory developments.
- Work toward obtaining the ACII qualification, if not already held.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Ideally 1–3 years of professional experience; however, recent graduates with a strong interest and relevant academic background are encouraged to apply.
- Academic background or professional experience in law, civil engineering, or related disciplines will be highly valued.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk and evaluate insurance terms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
Other Requirements
- Self-motivated, highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel across the region when required.
Why Join Marsh?
At Marsh, you will have the opportunity to work with leading professionals in a highly specialized construction practice, gain exposure to complex regional projects, and develop your career within one of the world’s leading insurance brokers and risk advisors.
Reporting to:
Pauline Sachetti, Construction
Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries.
With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.
We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.
All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.
Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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