Senior Credit & Political Risk Underwriter

JSS Search; England; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international insurance firm is seeking a Senior Credit & Political Risk Underwriter based in London. This mid-senior level role involves underwriting credit and political risk insurance while fostering relationships with global brokers and clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in structured finance, relevant qualifications, and the ability to innovate within a dynamic global team. The position offers a hybrid work model, ensuring flexibility in the workplace.

Formación

• In-depth working knowledge of Political and Credit Risk markets is essential.
• Established business relationships with brokers and clients in London and globally.
• Prior experience in structured and project finance is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and professional qualifications such as ACII/FCII/CFA.

Responsabilidades

• Underwrite insurance accounts following guidelines and business plan.
• Promote business to brokers and clients, building a supportive network.
• Develop strategic direction for accounts and product offerings.
• Review and develop market products, liaising with Operations, Legal, Compliance and Home Office.
• Establish and develop key client relationships with banks, public agencies, and brokers.
• Work with local leadership to develop knowledge and contribute to marketing, portfolio development and client evaluation.
• Identify new business opportunities and growth areas.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of Political Risk markets

Knowledge of Credit Risk markets

Strong business relationships with brokers

Experience in structured finance

Experience in project finance

Underwriting

Educación

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent working experience

Qualifications such as ACII/FCII/CFA

Descripción del empleo

Senior Credit & Political Risk Underwriter

My client is an international Insurance firm. This role is based in the City of London with hybrid working flexibility (3 days in the office and 2 working from home).

The Senior Credit & Political Risk Underwriter position is ideal for someone with experience in structured and project finance looking for a strategic and senior underwriting role within a collegiate and dynamic global team.

Role Responsibilities

• Underwrite the Credit and Political Risk Insurance account in accordance with the underwriting guidelines, pricing tools and business plan.
• Externally promote the business to brokers and clients, creating a network of supporting brokers and clients, providing opportunities within appetite and also responding and developing new opportunities as they are presented.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the accounts.
• Review and develop new market products, both in-house and from the market, liaising with Operations, Legal, Compliance and Home Office.
• Establish and develop key client relationships; primarily banks and public agencies, and some select other clients, as well as key broking partners.
• Work with local leadership team to develop knowledge and make a leading contribution to specific tasks including marketing, portfolio development, current and new client evaluation and product innovation.
• Identify new business opportunities and growth areas.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong first-hand, in-depth working knowledge of Political and Credit Risk markets.
• Strong established business relationships with London and global market brokers and clients.
• Experience in structured and project finance.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent working experience and related qualification such as ACII/FCII/CFA.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance