Junior Underwriter: Trade Credit Risk - Hybrid Sydney

Blake Oliver; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake Oliver is seeking a Junior Underwriter to join the Sydney risk team. You will assess buyer credit risk, service brokers and clients, and contribute to underwriting decisions in a collaborative, global environment.

The role offers hands-on learning with a clear career path, working in a hybrid model in Sydney. You will interact with brokers and clients, analyze financial data, and support policy structuring as you grow in underwriting expertise.

Qualifications

• A degree in economics, law, finance or a related discipline.
• Around one year of experience in a relevant field such as insurance, banking, credit, accounting or legal.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with financial statements and numbers.
• Clear, confident communication, with brokers and clients.
• Curious, organised and keen to build a long-term career in underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Assess the creditworthiness of buyers using financial statements, trade data and market information.
• Support the underwriting of credit limits and policies within the team’s guidelines and authority.
• Monitor existing portfolios and flag deteriorating buyers or emerging risk to senior colleagues.
• Service brokers and clients day to day, responding to queries and explaining underwriting decisions.
• Prepare quotes, renewals and policy documentation accurately and on time.
• Work with colleagues across underwriting, claims and collections, and contribute to the team’s development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Career in underwriting

Education

Economics/Finance degree

Job description

Blake Oliver is seeking a Junior Underwriter to join the Sydney risk team. You will assess buyer credit risk, service brokers and clients, and contribute to underwriting decisions in a collaborative, global environment.

The role offers hands-on learning with a clear career path, working in a hybrid model in Sydney. You will interact with brokers and clients, analyze financial data, and support policy structuring as you grow in underwriting expertise.