Credit Risk Analyst / Surety Underwriter

Credendo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic international working environment

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Job summary

Credendo in Dublin is looking for a Credit Risk Analyst/Surety Underwriter. In this role, you will assess surety risks, engage with clients, and manage underwriting processes. A university degree in Finance or similar, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience, and fluency in French and English is required. The position offers a competitive salary, a permanent contract, and a hybrid work model, promoting work-life balance. Opportunities for career progression are available within Credendo Group.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of proven experience as a Credit Analyst, Risk Underwriter or similar.
• Fluency in French and English (C2 level), with at least basic knowledge of Dutch.
• Solid understanding of financial analysis and basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth credit risk assessments for the Surety business line.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities.
• Negotiate with clients, brokers, and partners for value-driven outcomes.
• Underwrite contracts and manage bonds ensuring compliance.
• Monitor risks throughout the full insurance cycle.

Skills

Credit analysis

Risk underwriting

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (French, English)

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Business Science

Tools

IT tools and systems

Job description

Credit Risk Analyst / Surety Underwriter

Your position

As a Surety Underwriter with a focus on risk and commercial aspects at Credendo Guarantees & Speciality Risks, you are responsible for conducting financial analyses, assessing surety risks, and implementing appropriate actions to support clients while minimizing potential losses for the company. The goal is to develop to a role balancing underwriting skills with active client contact and the opportunity to prospect for new business opportunities.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct in-depth credit risk assessments for the Surety business line, analyzing financial data and market dynamics.
• Build and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities, and tailor solutions to meet their evolving needs.
• Negotiate with clients, brokers, and partners to deliver value-driven, risk-aligned outcomes.
• Underwrite contracts and manage bonds, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Monitor and mitigate risks throughout the full insurance cycle, including potential claims phases.
• Provide input into the development of new products and improvements of existing offerings.
• Support or take part in decision-making processes, offering well-researched proposals for various risk levels.

Your profile

• A university degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Business Science.
• At least 2 years of proven experience as a Credit Analyst, Risk Underwriter or similar (within risk department or associate front office department).
• Proficiency in using IT tools and systems.
• Fluency in French and English (C2 level), with at least basic knowledge of Dutch.
• Solid understanding of financial analysis and basic accounting principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and integrate diverse sets of information.
• Well-developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

We offer

• Dynamic and international working environment within a leading credit insurance group.
• A company culture built on transparency, respect, customer focus, and reliability.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A permanent employment contract with a competitive salary aligned with your profile and experience.
• A hybrid working model (2 to 3 days remote work per week) that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Potential future (international) career progression opportunities within Credendo Group.

We expect that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

General information

Vacancy category

Human Ressources

Job location

Ireland, Dublin

Contract type

Permanent

Work regime

Full Time

About Credendo

Credendo is a leading European credit insurance group active in all segments of trade credit and political risk insurance, providing a range of products that cover risks worldwide and fuelled by a multinational force of more than 550 professionals. Active in fourteen European countries, we serve local and international clients from all around the world. Even though we are rapidly growing, we strive to preserve the soul of a human-sized company in the way we interact with each other from top to bottom.

Credendo - Guarantees & Speciality Risks is a part of Credendo Group, specializing in three types of products: Credit Insurance, Surety and Single Risk and provides support to customers through its branches spread across Europe.