Underwriting Associate- Trade Finance- Hybrid (remote/onsite)

Have you made first experience in client servicing in finance area, possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy direct client / broker contact? Then we are looking for YOU!

Buckle up and read on.

About the Role

Be ready to support underwriters in trade finance (banking product), commodity finance, project infrastructure teams (credit line of business). This includes the timely and accurate handling of client/broker requests and inquiries and accurate policy issuance.

In particular your responsibilities will include the following:
 

• Closely interact and coordinate with internal stakeholders in Operations and Underwriting located in various regions and markets, as well as with external stakeholders such as clients, brokers
• Process and administer client inquire in systems and tools, issuing of documents administration throughout their entire lifecycle
• Support the underwriting and renewal processes in analysis, development, and evaluation of documents, such as underwriting files, MRA agreements and preparing policies or cover notes draft
• Coordinate with other team members globally to ensure client service to our global credit clients.
• Analyze and identify premium and fee discrepancies and determine appropriate measures

About the Team

Credit & Surety Operations is an emerging team redefining into a trusted partner, closely collaborating with the global Credit & Surety business teams. With passion, as well as our service and customer orientation we strive for high customer satisfaction and help the business to achieve its profitable growth aspiration. Our team is spread across many locations in Europe, Asia Pacific, as well as North and Latin America.

The Operations team servicing trade finance, commodity finance, project infrastructure finance transactions is embedded in an expert network across the regions Europe, Asia Pacific, as well as North and Latin America. Our team is continuously improving and evolving the Operating Model and is striving to standardize and improve the processes.

About You

You are aware of the importance of clients, understand their needs and are passionate to work with them in order to meet or exceed their expectations. You like to take personal ownership for your day-to-day responsibilities, do not need close supervision and are able to set the right priorities in the context of the business.

You are a true team player, are passionate in sharing your expertise and help others to grow. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, both internally and externally is easy for you.

You perceive change as an opportunity rather than a threat and enjoy shaping the future. You always look for opportunities for improvement and develop practical solutions. Obstacles cannot stop you, but let you find ways to overcome them.

Essentials

• You have obtained first experience in area with financial intuition or corporates credit products

• Previous experience in client facing role preferably in finance environment

• Completed commercial education preferably banking specialist or bachelor studies in economics or Associates Degree or job experience equivalent

• Basic knowledge and understanding of trade finance and/or guarantee business

• Familiar with AML procedures and sanctions, commercial and company law

• Proficiency in English language, reading, written and verbal, is a must.

• Demonstrate good digital literacy and experience with Microsoft Office. SWIFT messages for documentary business a plus

• Demonstrate proficiency in intermediate level math, administrative and clerical procedures including handling files and records, general economic and accounting principles, and processes for providing customer service

Nice to Have

• Experience with Credit Insurance business, including Bank Trade Finance, Trade Credit Insurance, Commodity Finance and Political Risk Insurance lines
• Knowledge of additional languages of relevant markets (French, German)