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Risk Underwriter
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An Insurance Underwriter evaluates and measures risk and advises businesses in insurance, banking and securities. Recommends customers to be approved for insurance coverage, and develops policies and premium levels. Reviews loan applications, evaluates credit-worthiness of loan applicants and analyzes the investment risk of a loan for the bank. Evaluates risk in different types of securities and advises clients on investments that will yield highest profits.
$87,796 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!
Job DescriptionTHE ROLEWe are looking for a Risk Underwriter to join our team. As a member of the US Risk Underwriting team you will be expected to perform the following: Realize counterpart's financial analysis based on information provided by our infoline and on your sectorial and macroeconomic knowledge. Approve credit limits with your individual delegation taking into account policies characteristics. Closely and proactively monitor the portfolio in order to mitigate losses. Inform and explain credit decisions to policyholders.
Support the Commercial Team to retain existing business and develop new client relationship. Liaison/coordination with Coface entities in other countries.
Perform industry reviews.
The individual in this position is expected to develop relationships with credit managers and Brokers and to liaise with Commercial, Information, Organization and Claims employees as needed to achieve regional and group objectives. You may represent the company in different occasions: visit clients, prospects, brokers, participate to industry events, conferences. QualificationsTHE CANDIDATEYou have strong relationship and communication skills in addition to a good team spirit. To be considered you must possess the following:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any other discipline with financial, economical, insurance focus. Four-year College degree in Finance and MBA is preferred.
Minimum 5 years in a financial analysis role. Working knowledge of credit insurance industry is a plus.
Ability to gather and analyze information from various external/internal sources: financial statements, sector and country economic reports, other departments' data, etc.
Ability to work a hybrid work schedule to one of our three offices in Princeton, NJ, Hunt Valley, MD or New York, NY. Our Flexplace schedule is 2 days onsite, 3 days remote.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.