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Senior Risk Underwriter - Trade Credit

(Hybrid - London or Manchester Office/Home Working)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Risk Underwriting team within the Trade Credit Insurance industry. Our UK book is varied and the team assesses the credit risk profile of an array of corporates stretching from domestic SME’s through to global, blue-chip companies in a number of trade sectors including Construction, Fuel, Metals, Retail, Advertising, Food & Drink and Tech/IT. In this client, market-facing role you will have the opportunity to own your relationships, developing your underwriting knowledge and profile as a specialist within the market. We empower our underwriters to underwrite their own business, with this role offering both the exposure and support from working with an experienced team. We are looking to speak with experienced trade credit professionals, ideally with credit insurance product knowledge from an underwriting, broking or wider financial services discipline background.

Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

Manage a portfolio of clients, providing first-class service.
Establish and strengthen strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximize influence and achieve business objectives.
Manage a portfolio of risk, answering credit limit requests as well as providing comprehensive analysis of key risks within the portfolio.
Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives.
Have ownership and demonstrate expertise of a specific sector, providing sectoral reports and regular sector updates to the team and the market.
Conduct buyer meetings and provide detailed reports on business performance.
Work closely with colleagues in commercial, new business and claims to ensure our goals are aligned and business plan is achieved.
Apply the Reinsurance Strategy in order to safeguard the portfolio.
Contribute and participate in all meetings, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.
Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage.
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximize efficiency.
Ensure entries are properly and promptly recorded on QBE systems to ensure accuracy of data.
Contribute to the aggregate management and peer review processes to encourage and develop excellence.

You will need to be able to display you have the following qualifications and experience, or clear potential to develop these:

Experienced professional with proven knowledge of the credit insurance market, preferably within an underwriting or broking capacity otherwise wider financial services discipline.
Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages.
Extensive knowledge of economic and sectoral trends in the UK and global markets.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external clients.
Good reasoning capabilities, creative and lateral thinking, good problem-solving skills.

To Apply:

To apply for this position please go to https://qbe.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/QBE-Careers/job/GBR---London/Senior-Risk-Underwriter---Trade-Credit_314813.
For more information about this role, please email Clare Aldrich (Clare.Aldrich@uk.qbe.com). Direct Line: 07977 058 464.

Commercial Underwriter

London, Onsite, Full time

We look for character over credentials:

We’re a specialist credit & surety underwriter transforming B2B credit with financial technology (website).

We’re backed by top European and American VCs including Dawn Capital, Octopus Ventures, Talis and Expa.

Founded in 2020, we are licensed and operating across the UK, Europe, US and Canada with offices in London, New York and Dallas.

Since our commercial launch in March 2022, we are already serving some of the world’s largest companies, providing them with superior credit protection and innovative risk management technology.

About the role:
We’re looking for a highly motivated and driven individual to join the Commercial function within Bondaval. You will be positioned at the heart of what we do as a business, having a front row seat to drive our commercial growth and securing new partnerships. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, make an impact and is ready to roll up the sleeves and get things done.

The role covers both the UK and Europe, supporting our business expansion across these regions. You'll report directly to David Stevens, Head of Commercial Underwriting for the UK & Europe.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most exciting financial technology companies, with the chance to grow and develop alongside the business.

Responsibilities:

Lead and assist broker-driven sales efforts in the UK and Europe

Manage pricing discussions and deal negotiations

Perform research to identify potential new prospects

Develop sales collateral and proposal materials

Work closely with our existing broker channel and develop new partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with existing client base and grow existing accounts

Update and maintain our CRM to efficiently manage deal flow

Identify market trends and provide internal feedback to assist with sales development

You might be a good fit if you have:

4+ years of trade credit insurance experience
Risk underwriting experience

Existing trade credit broker network

Experience of structuring trade credit policies (Ground up, Named buyer, XoL)

Experience in preparing pitches and/or commercial terms

A relentless attention to detail and unwavering work ethic

Strong organisational, analytical, and presentational skills

Nice to haves:

Existing ACII qualification or training towards one

Experience of working closely with, CFOs, Treasurers and Credit Managers

Logistics:

Compensation: Base + bonus

Employment type: Permanent

Employee Share Option Pool: Available - you will earn a stake in the company you are helping to build

Location: London office, UK, with the expectation of travel as needed to meet prospective clients, brokers, and partners, and the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week on average

Company benefits:

25 days’ paid vacation

Pension

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Learning and Development support

Interview process:

We run a quick and efficient process:

30 minute introductory call with David Stevens, the Hiring Manager
In-person interview with David Stevens and Ewa Rose, Group CUO
Interview with Tom Powell, CEO
Offer

To Apply: Please go to https://app.screenloop.com/careers/bondaval/job_posts/3282?tab=application_form to complete the online application form.

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Advocacy and Data Officer

Amsterdam Area

ICISA is the global trade association representing trade credit insurers, sureties and their reinsurers. Our members operate worldwide to facilitate trade, commerce and investment by protecting against the risk of non-payment of trade receivables and the non-performance of contractual obligations. We represent our members by engaging with the public, governments and regulators to tell the story of our industry and its role in supporting economic activity worldwide. We do this through evidence-based engagement with stakeholders and the production of research and analysis on topics related to the sector. We provide members with a forum to share best practice, to learn from each other, and to innovate in response to the major challenges of today.

Job Purpose:

As a Policy and Advocacy Data Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping our data strategy as a foundation for thought leadership and advocacy. By working closely with the Executive Director and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, you will support the continuous development and execution of our advocacy strategy, supporting members, and building our reputation and standing with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research & Insight Development

Collaborate with the Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs to gain insights into regulatory and advocacy topics, member issues, and interests.
Conduct research on key topics, organize and host member-led meetings, and facilitate surveys.
Prepare high-quality oral and written briefings on key topics.

2. Data Collection & Analysis

Serve as the liaison for members regarding standard data collection.
Identify and collect additional data sources from the public domain for advocacy and PR purposes.
Analyse collected data, present findings both orally and in writing, and recommend methods for visualizing or presenting data effectively.

3. Advocacy Strategy Support

Assist in identifying key stakeholders, maintain a database of targets, and analyze stakeholder positions.
Assess and prioritize member concerns and share these priorities with colleagues and members.

4. Advocacy Execution

Plan and prepare for meetings with external stakeholders on various topics, including drafting preparatory content, presentations and briefings.
Collaborate with consultants, members, and partner associations to execute advocacy efforts, including preparing a range of content for different media.
Support engagement with key external stakeholders around the world to influence policy, regulation and to better position our industry on major economic issues.

5. Member Communication

Inform members about relevant developments, the impact of those developments, and the progress and outcomes of advocacy efforts.
Draft papers, letters, and articles, and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality written communication.
Represent the association at events and meetings, providing advice and collecting member opinions.
Deliver presentations representing the opinion of the association on different topics to members, external stakeholders, and at industry conferences.

Key Performance Indicators:

High quality and usability of research outcomes.
Effective data analysis and clear presentation of findings.
Successful execution of advocacy strategies, including stakeholder engagement and regulatory influence.
Member satisfaction with the quality, clarity, and usability of information provided.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

Deep curiosity about trade, economics and geopolitical issues.
An ability to quickly comprehend complex information and translate it into actionable points.
Excellent command of spoken and written English; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
Broad IT literacy and familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research.

Competence Profile:

Networking: Ability to build, maintain, and leverage functional contacts, sharing relevant information effectively.
Power of Persuasion: Strong diplomatic and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence external stakeholders and build trust.
Quality Approach: A commitment to producing precise, high-quality work with a focus on excellent outcomes.
Strategic and Conceptual Thinking: Independent thinker with the ability to assess information, provide clear analysis, and develop strategic actions.

Why Join Us?

Be at the forefront of advocacy in a dynamic industry.
Work closely with key stakeholders and contribute to shaping regulatory outcomes.
A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

To Apply: Go to https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4019761577/. For any questions about this position email secretariat@icisa.org.

ICISA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Commercial Underwriter, Nexus Trade Credit

Manchester/North West or London

Nexus Trade Credit seeks a Commercial Underwriter to join our team and report into either our London or Manchester office. We are ideally looking for someone who has previous experience within the Trade Credit market. The candidate will be responsible for our Top-Up and Non-Can Limit renewals
portfolio primarily covering mid-to-large-sized clients.

Responsibilities: