Credit & Political Risk Senior UnderwriterUnderwriter

Intranet; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking an Underwriter/Senior Underwriter experienced in the London/Lloyds Credit & Political Risk market. The successful candidate will evaluate risks from brokers, manage portfolios, and participate in client relationships. This role offers a hybrid working model and includes competitive salary, professional development, and comprehensive benefits. We're committed to a diverse culture, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Continuous professional development

Market leading pension package

Income protection scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the London / Lloyds Credit & Political Risk Insurance market.
• Strong understanding of banks and traders rationale behind purchasing CPRI products.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating London Market wordings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate credit risks and transaction structures from brokers.
• Decline or bind profitable business in line with strategy.
• Manage and service the existing live portfolio.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft products

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Education

University degree in geopolitics or economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Atradius

The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance surety and collections services worldwide and has a presence through 160 offices in 52 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit.

At Atradius we believe in personal development and the Growth Mindset. Our Culture is based on teamwork, reliable accountability, constantly improving and unrivalled service. Read on more on our Career site : Time & Based in London or Paris

Job Description

Atradius Credit Specialties team is seeking an Underwriter / Senior Underwriter with experience in the London / Lloyds Credit & Political Risk market. The successful candidate will have experience underwriting a variety risks and structures to support the development of the Credit Specialties portfolio via Company and Lloyds capabilities and to play a key role in investigating new products and transactions. This team player will be part of a dedicated underwriting team who will need to identify review & underwrite business opportunities originated through specialised Credit & Political risk brokers located in London and the wider market. This position is based in either London or Paris and will involve occasional travel (national and international).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the credit risks and transaction structures received from brokers.
• Decline quote and bind profitable business in line with governance authority and strategy.
• Work alongside the Atradius analyst teams to support the underwriting and execution of new / renewal business.
• Management and servicing of the existing live portfolio.
• Conduct review due diligence and underwrite the onboarding of new clients.
• Share knowledge experience and expertise within the team and wider unit
• Build on your existing network within the London CPRI market supporting Atradius key brokers.
• Participate in and travel to conferences and broker / client meetings.
• Share knowledge of market dynamics and key risks / sectors drivers to support the performance of the Unit.
• Provide the highest standard of service and expertise when dealing with brokers and clients.
• Maintain awareness of claim files providing updates and additional input in collaboration with the claims team.
• Cooperate with the other Credit Specialties teams across the world as well as the other Atradius departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 5 years-experience in the London / Lloyds Credit & Political Risk Insurance market and / or Banking Industry Multilaterals / ECAs
• Strong analytical skills (corporate & financial sectorial political risk as well as transactional analysis).
• Proficiency in reviewing and commenting on loan / contractual documentation.
• Proficiency in reviewing and negotiating London Market wordings.
• Strong understanding on banks and traders and rationale behind purchase of the CPRI product
• University degree and a strong affinity in geopolitics and economics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
• Strong command of Microsoft products (Excel Word Teams).
• Flexibility and ability to work in dynamic multicultural and entrepreneurial environment.

What we offer

• A dynamic international and challenging work environment
• Training and support to reach your full potential including the opportunity for continuous professional development
• Hybrid working (work up to 2 days a week from home)
• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Market leading pension package (a minimum of 12% employer contribution) plus 10 x life assurance cover
• Income protection scheme (covering 75% of salary plus pension contributions)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of other flexible benefits and rewards

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures knowledge and experience. That is why diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.

Do you have any questions about our offer

Elan BOOTH Human Resources is available by e‑mail

Employment Type: Full Time