Financial Risk Analyst joining Travelers' Surety team in Manchester. Underwriting credit risk and developing broker relationships within the financial services industry.
Responsibilities
Learn and understand Travelers’ financial underwriting requirements pertaining to surety credit risk.
Underwrite and assess risk to maximise business growth and profitability for allocated broker panel or clients.
Make appropriate decisions within facility authority in addition to considered, intelligent and complete recommendations to technical underwriting/business leadership.
Make prompt, sound decisions within facility authority and based on appropriate underwriting information.
Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with underwriting requirements and service.
Understand and execute Travelers' underwriting strategies and principles to produce budgeted results.
Working with Primary Underwriter on same broker panel/client to continuously manage book of business, maintaining quality of business, growth and profit.
Accountable for accurate bond underwriting documentation and information in account management systems and adherence to Travelers' documentation standards.
Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise.
Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach (e.g. planning and follow-up for client visits/meetings) in support of business objectives.
Effectively assist in the development, documentation and execution of sales plans with emphasis on increasing marketing and sales activities outside the office.
Actively participate in scheduled underwriting and meetings.
Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products) to meet Travelers' service standards.
Support maintenance of exposure tracking systems to enable accurate reporting and facility monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Degree education.
A full, valid driving licence.
Intermediate knowledge and ability required in respect of analytical thinking, judgment, decision making, communication and strong team work.
Demonstrates proven ability in enhanced retention strategies.
Demonstrates intermediate ability in the areas of customer focus and positive broker interaction.
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge and ability in respect of Microsoft Office systems including Excel and Powerpoint.
Typically demonstrates intermediate relationship management skills.
Benefits
Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
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