Senior Underwriter Surety (m/f/x, hybrid, 80-100%)

About your Role

As a member of the wider Surety EMEA Team, you will be based in Frankfurt or Hamburg being part of a dynamic team of experienced underwriters, focused on profit-oriented underwriting for both DACH as well as European accounts. Our team is focused on building relationships with key partners in the large corporate and upper middle-market segments to further support the growth of our existing surety book globally.

Key responsibilities:

• Underwriting for new and existing clients in a senior portfolio in accordance with internal guidelines while keeping the focus on satisfying the client needs

• Acquire and independently handle client relationships, originate and process business opportunities with particular focus on client's needs and quality of service

• Analyse new business opportunities by accurately assessing credit and transactional risks, legal due diligence, following Swiss Re's processes and guidelines

• Develop account strategies to adapt position on existing accounts to expand our market footprint and monitor and steer own client portfolio

• Regularly meet and interact with clients, brokers and professional service providers to gather relevant information on market trends and opportunities

• Mentoring and advising younger professionals as the need arises

About the Team

Backed by more than 150 years of experience, significant capacity and the financial strength of the Swiss Re Group, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions solves the risk management and financing needs of corporations around the globe. We pursue the goal of results- oriented Underwriting and are seeking to hire a dynamic individual who has significant experience and a proven track-record in the origination, structuring and underwriting of Credit & Surety solutions.

The positive relationship with our customers and brokers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in addition with ourstrong brand is basis for our success. If you share the passion for surety and financial products, we encourage you to apply for this position. As part of a global team offering tailormade solutions across a broad range of surety products, you will have the opportunity to join a highly motivated team which shares the same passion for this business.

About You

• 7+ years of relevant working experience, preferably in a bank or surety insurer
• Experience in dealing with multinational corporations and providing credit, guarantee & surety solutions to large and mid-sized corporate costumers
• Mature and confident personality with strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent understanding of financial markets including debt financing, capital market instruments, and industry knowledge
• Entrepreneurial mentality, with strong focus on meeting objectives and achieving long-term goals
• Curiosity, agility and ability to develop and present tailored solutions
• University graduate or equivalent education
• Proficiency in German and English with strong written and verbal communication skills is a must, additional language skills a plus.
• The role may require some travel

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