Underwriter - Political and Financial Risk

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading underwriting firm in London seeks an experienced Underwriter for Political and Financial Risk. The role involves working across diverse financial risks such as non-payment insurance and trade credit. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in credit risk, with the opportunity for global travel and professional development. This is a chance to join a growing team and enhance your career in underwriting.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in credit risk management.
• Experience in underwriting or a background in political and financial risks.
• Willingness to work across non-payment insurance and trade credit.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing underwriting platform focusing on credit and political risks.
• Work across diverse financial risks including structured risk and trade credit.
• Opportunities for global travel and professional development.

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Underwriter - Political and Financial Risk, London (City of London)

Client:

IPS Group

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to join a continually growing underwriting platform within the credit and political risks space. With an established team already in place, they are looking for another experienced underwriting professional to complement the team. The division has a diverse financial risks specialism and is seeking someone eager to work across all areas within financial risks, including non-payment insurance, structured risk, and trade credit. If you have a particular expertise in this area, you could bring this knowledge and diversify across a wider remit.

Opportunities to travel and work globally are available. This business offers an excellent chance to learn and develop from key specialists within this field. Ideally, you should already be underwriting in these areas, but a broker with an established background in political and financial risks will also be considered. If you have at least 4 years of experience in credit risk but haven't reached underwriter status yet, they will also consider advanced Assistant Underwriters at this level seeking a break.