Senior Vice President - Political Risk & Structured Credit

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance and risk management firm is seeking a Senior Account Manager in London. This role involves overseeing key bank client engagements, developing tailored risk management solutions, and leading a sub-team of professionals. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in structured credit, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring in-office collaboration three days a week.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of relevant experience, including 7 years in structured credit or similar practice.
• Broad technical knowledge of structured credit, including corporate finance and securitization.
• Experience working within Marsh or a similar firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a major bank client account within the PRSC team.
• Lead meetings with clients and insurers, ensuring high service standards.
• Support and mentor a sub-team, ensuring quality work.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication and relationship-building

Proactive self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join Marsh's Political Risk & Structured Credit (PRSC) team in the UK as a Senior Account Manager, leading a major bank client engagement and supporting the growth of our specialized practice. As a key member of Marsh's PRSC team in the UK, you will oversee strategic client relationships, develop tailored risk management solutions, and lead a talented sub-team to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of structured credit and political risk, collaborating with top-tier clients, insurers, and internal stakeholders to drive business success.

Responsibilities

• Manage, service, and grow a major bank client account within Marsh's Political Risk & Structured Credit (PRSC) team, including developing strategic relationships and providing tailored risk management advice.
• Lead meetings with clients and insurers, oversee the implementation of solutions, and ensure high standards of client service and account administration.
• Support and mentor a sub-team of 4-5 professionals, ensuring quality work, resolving complex issues, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Drive internal projects, contribute to revenue targets, and promote Marsh McLennan's value proposition both internally and externally.

What you need to have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with over 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in structured credit or a similar practice.
• Broad technical knowledge of structured credit, including corporate finance, trade finance, asset-backed finance, and securitization transactions.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities effectively.

What makes you stand out

• Experience working within Marsh or a similar firm, with a strong understanding of insurance and risk management solutions for banking clients.
• Ability to lead strategic oversight and contribute to business growth through innovative solutions and client engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and mentoring junior colleagues.

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Diversity, inclusion and flexible work

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].

Hybrid work

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.