Senior Trade Credit Underwriter

American International Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Inclusion & ERGs support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

AIG Trade Credit is seeking an Underwriter II to manage and grow a trade credit portfolio, underwriting new and renewal submissions and negotiating terms. You will analyze credits and build broker relationships to drive submissions and ensure sound risk decisions.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to marketing initiatives while maintaining compliance with internal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a background in credit or financial analysis and strong commercial development skills.
• 1-4 years of experience in an underwriting capacity is preferred.
• Experience in trade credit, finance, or banking preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business or finance required. MBA preferable.

Responsibilities

• Developing strong relationships with brokers and clients to grow the Underwriter’s portfolio of trade credit business
• Underwriting new and renewal insurance submissions and negotiating policy terms and conditions
• Analyzing domestic and international corporate credits, evaluating financial information, and recommending or approving appropriate credit limits and terms
• Professionally maintaining and properly servicing an existing portfolio of trade credit insurance business
• Marketing, selling and presenting to brokers and insureds to increase submission flow
• Engaging in various underwriting and marketing projects to improve overall company results
• Training, mentoring, providing technical direction to fellow Underwriters to contribute to group revenue targets and meeting internal operations/audit directives for the division
• Meeting operating and audit guidelines and goals of senior management
• Participating in and completing special projects as required by the profit center
• Regular collaboration with AIG distribution colleagues in identifying and closing trade credit opportunities
• Some travel required

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Commercial development

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

CapIQ

Education

Bachelor's in business/finance

MBA preferred

Tools

CapIQ

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

AIG Trade Credit is seeking an Underwriter II to manage and grow a trade credit portfolio, underwriting new and renewal submissions and negotiating terms. You will analyze credits and build broker relationships to drive submissions and ensure sound risk decisions.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to marketing initiatives while maintaining compliance with internal guidelines.