Senior Credit & Political Risk Underwriter

JSS; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

JSS is seeking a Senior Credit & Political Risk Underwriter to join our growing underwriting team in London. The role involves underwriting credit and political risk, evaluating broker-sourced opportunities, and supporting new and renewal business while maintaining the live portfolio.

Occasional travel to broker/client meetings is expected. The candidate should have extensive experience in Credit & Political Risk Insurance or related banking sectors, strong analytical abilities, and excellent

Qualificações

• Strong analytical skills spanning corporate, financial, sectorial and political risk.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in reviewing loan/contractual documentation and London Market wordings.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate credit risks and transaction structures from brokers.
• Decline, quote and bind profitable business aligned with governance and strategy.
• Support underwriting and execution of new and renewal business with analyst teams.
• Manage and service the existing live portfolio.
• Conduct due diligence and onboarding of new clients.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

University degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Descrição da oferta de emprego

My client is looking to hire a Senior Credit & Political Risk Underwriter to join their fast growing business. The successful candidate will have experience underwriting a variety risks and structures and 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 and will involve occasional travel.

Key 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 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
• 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 other departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 4+ years-experience in the 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.