We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Underwriter / Relationship Manager to join our highly skilled Commercial Guarantees team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business while upholding a robust risk management culture.
As an Underwriter / Relationship Manager, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of talented and seasoned underwriters, collaborating to deliver outstanding results.
Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in shaping underwriting strategies and driving continued success in the commercial guarantees space.
Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values innovation, embraces diversity, and fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment.
We are committed to investing in your professional growth and providing you with the resources and tools needed to excel in your role.
In this key position, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a strong risk management culture, ensuring that each underwriting decision aligns with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Your meticulous risk assessments, sound underwriting decisions, and effective portfolio management will contribute to the overall profitability and success of the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise, make a lasting impact, and shape the future of commercial guarantees within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities: Providing sound decision-making skills in the credit assessment of commercial clients. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of credit assessments of a growing portfolio of commercial clients, including annual renewals, new applications, and interim assessments as required. Consistent credit decision-making to balance commercial imperatives with the business's risk appetite. Ensuring the application process meets credit underwriting policies and regulatory obligations. Implementing appropriate security structures to protect and assist in recovery in the event of loss. Evaluating data, evidence, and system recommendations, exercising credit approval authority. Ongoing development as an underwriter and becoming an experienced member of the team. Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, including training junior underwriters. Gathering all relevant underwriting information, financial reports, and market research to facilitate new business acceptance and the renewal of existing accounts. Developing and maintaining client / broker / partnership expectations and working relationships with all stakeholders, including participation in meetings, calls, and functions. General administration, customer service, daily workflow management, and updating the Commercial Bonds database with respect to all client facilities, security, requests, and maintenance. Successful Candidate: To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a confident and friendly manner, be motivated to succeed, have excellent organisational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
Essential skills include: Minimum 2-4 years of experience in commercial finance or credit-related products, with at least 2 years in credit risk. Commercial lending experience preferred. A degree in Business, Accounting, or Commerce preferred. Strong numerical and financial analysis skills, including the ability to discuss financial reports and associated information with stakeholders. Sound business acumen and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to make commercial decisions within delegated authority and recommendations to credit decision-makers as required. Experience dealing with customers, brokers, and business partners while providing high-quality service. Strong communication and negotiation skills (both written and verbal). Previous experience holding a credit approval authority limit (preferred, but not essential). #J-18808-Ljbffr