Bond & Guarantee Specialist North America | Based in Mexico City

Job Title: Bond & Guarantee Specialist | Mexico City
 

About the Role 
Are you an expert in surety with strong interpersonal skills and enjoy direct client contact? This might be your next challenge!

You will be responsible for servicing North America and Latam Surety clients with International Surety needs. Your responsibilities will include: 

• 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, and network partners. 

• Process and administer bonds in systems and tools to include checking and coordinating issuance of such documents and administrate throughout their entire lifecycle. 

• Support underwriting during the renewal processes. Obtain quotes and coordinate with the client/broker in regard to international bonds and guarantees including drafting bond wordings. 

• Administer syndicated loans, co-insurance, risk participation and other complex transactions. 

• Analyze and identify premium and fee discrepancies and determine appropriate measures. 

About the Team 
Credit & Surety Operations is an emerging team transforming into a trusted partner, closely collaborating with the global Surety business teams. We strive for high customer satisfaction and help the business achieve its profitable growth aspirations. Our team is spread across many locations in Europe, Asia Pacific, as well as North and Latin America. As part of the International Surety transformation project, we are implementing a new International Surety Model with new roles and responsibilities, standardizing and improving processes. We are also extending our international surety partner network. 

About You 
You understand the importance of clients, their needs, and work with them to meet or exceed their expectations. You take personal ownership of your day-to-day responsibilities, do not need close supervision, and can set the right priorities in the context of the business. You are a true team player, passionate about sharing your expertise and helping others grow. Building and maintaining effective working relationships internally, externally, and with peers is easy for you. 

Education 

• Completed commercial education, preferably banking specialist or bachelor's degree in economics or law. 

• Associate's degree or equivalent job experience. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 3 to 5-year experience in banking or insurance area 

• Advance knowledge in URDG 758 is a must. ICISA forms and other international rules is a plus.

• Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees is a plus (CSDG) 

• Direct/Reinsurance experience with bonds placement, especially in NA and Latin America. 
• Basic knowledge and understanding of surety business as well as direct issuance and fronting 

• Experience with network partners, bank guarantees, and surety business is a plus. 

• Basic knowledge of sanctions, commercial and company law. 
• Previous experience in a client-facing role, preferably in a finance environment. 

Linguistics 

• Proficiency in English, Spanish is required. Portuguese is a plus.
• Additional languages of relevant markets (especially French, German) are a plus. 

Technical Competencies 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SWIFT messages for documentary business is a plus. 

• Demonstrate competency in intermediate level math, administrative and clerical procedures including handling files and records, general economic and accounting principles, and processes for providing customer service 
• Excellent reading comprehension, verbal, and written skills. 

• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, seminars, and programs to learn about new processes and guidelines, acquire new skills, and stay updated with the team supported.