German-Speaking Risk Underwriter – DACH Market

Bondaval

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Private pension

Private medical cover

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Learning and development budget

CultureClub and townhalls

Job summary

Bondaval is seeking a German-speaking Risk Underwriter to underwrite our DACH book from the UK, covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland. DACH is a priority market with a local commercial team on the ground, enabling you to read the market in its own language and turn submissions around quickly.

In year one, you will own underwriting on the DACH book, partner with brokers and the commercial team, and contribute to timely decision-making.

Qualifications

German and English fluency, written and spoken.
3+ years in credit underwriting or credit analysis.
Knowledge of DACH accounting conventions and insolvency regimes.

Responsibilities

Analyse and underwrite new and on-boarded DACH risks within delegated authority.
Assess buyers using German-language financial statements, registry filings and credit reports.
Partner with our DACH commercial team and brokers on submissions and renewals.
Prepare transaction papers for the Underwriting Committee, and present them.
Monitor DACH sector and insolvency trends, and recommend portfolio action.
Track and report portfolio metrics and performance indicators.
Represent DACH market requirements in product and platform work.