ASSISTANT HEAD OF CREDIT UNDERWRITING

Euler Hermes UK - London; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as an Assistant Head of Credit Underwriting in London, driving profitable growth through effective credit strategies. This role focuses on customer relationships, team leadership, and adapting to technological trends, including AI. Your contributions can shape the future of trade credit insurance in a dynamic, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit underwriting and team management.
• Curious and interested in technological innovations.
• Eager to adapt to digital trends and new tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement credit strategy focusing on customer experience.
• Lead and manage the Credit Underwriting team.
• Make informed business decisions for clients and brokers.

Skills

Customer Centricity

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Artificial Intelligence

Proactive Learning

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ASSISTANT HEAD OF CREDIT UNDERWRITING, London

Client: Euler Hermes UK - London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b756e3d99a16

Job Views: 7

Posted: 25.06.2025

Expiry Date: 09.08.2025

Job Description:

Contribute to the achievement of profitable and sustainable growth as defined by Allianz Trade Group strategy through development and implementation of credit strategy with a strong focus on customer centricity.

• Attract new customers by quality of service and credit underwriting decisions.
• Build trust-based relationships with customers, brokers, and trade bodies to improve customer portfolio experience.

Main Tasks:

• Build, monitor, and implement the appropriate Credit Underwriting stance.
• Monitor risk in line with Group Quality Standards, manage loss ratios within budget, and provide quality credit service.
• Steer the portfolio through quality credit decisions.
• Lead, manage, and develop the Credit Underwriting team in line with talent management and succession planning processes.
• Provide quality responses and informed business decisions to customers.
• Act as key contact for large and strategic clients/brokers to ensure the right policy strategy, keeping loss ratios within tolerance and maximizing cover to achieve renewal and new business targets.
• Manage costs within budget and improve customer service and productivity by reassessing procedures and recommending changes.
• Support Commercial in achieving top-line profitable growth.
• Develop market and industry presence through interactions with clients, brokers, and trade bodies, and contribute to marketing content and initiatives.
• Deputise for the Head of Credit Underwriting as appropriate.

We seek candidates who are curious, interested in technology and innovation, and eager to stay updated with digital trends and advancements, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools. A proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies is essential.

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Allianz Group is a trusted insurance and asset management company. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us in shaping a better future for our customers and the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of background, appearance, identity, or beliefs.

Allianz Trade, a division of Euler Hermes, is a global leader in trade credit insurance, with services in surety, collections, structured trade credit, and political risk. Headquartered in Paris, present in over 50 countries with 5,500 employees, our 2021 global transactions amounted to 931 billion Euro in exposure.