Coface
Finance / FinServ
CommercialUnderwriter
“Commercial Underwriter at Coface. Skills: commercial underwriting, risk management, contractual expertise, analytical skills, communication skills. Analyse and manage derogation requests related to credit insurance policies for new business and renewals. Ensure that underwriting decisions support profitable growth at Group level and comply with Group rules, policies, and risk appetite”
What You'll Achieve.
profitable and compliant growth at Group level across all client segments
Industry & Context.
analytical and synthesis skills; solution-oriented mindset; Client-oriented approach combined with risk awareness
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in trade credit insurance, banking or factoring, within a commercial underwriting, sales / account management, claims, legal or risk-related functions, knowledge of the credit insurance industry and commercial underwriting practices, Solid understanding of contract structures and negotiation between pricing, risk and commercial constraints, Good awareness of economic and market environments and their impact on risk, analytical and synthesis skills with high attention to detail, Ability to manage priorities in a demanding and fast-paced environment, Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken)
Nice to Have
Previous experience in an international and multicultural corporate environment is a asset, Additional languages are considered a plus
What You'll Do.
Analyse and manage derogation requests related to credit insurance policies for new business and renewals
Ensure that underwriting decisions support profitable growth at Group level and comply with Group rules
Present underwriting analyses and recommendations to management bodies when required
Maintain close alignment with Risk Underwriting teams to ensure consistency between commercial and risk perspectives
Ensure that contractual wordings are Group-approved and compliant with local legal and regulatory frameworks
Act as a trusted business partner for sales teams
account managers and regional teams by providing expert guidance on underwriting and contractual matters
Support commercial negotiations by balancing client needs
Contribute to the dissemination and understanding of Commercial Underwriting rules and practices across countries
Actively participate in Group and IT projects related to commercial underwriting and offer development
Support process improvements
harmonisation initiatives and digital transformation projects impacting commercial underwriting activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
business partner to commercial teams worldwide; Maintain close alignment with Risk Underwriting teams; Act as a trusted business partner for sales teams, account managers and regional teams; collaborative mindset
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to influence and support decision-making in complex situations; Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken)
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage priorities in a demanding and fast-paced environment, Actively participate in Group and IT projects related to commercial underwriting and offer development, Support process improvements, harmonisation initiatives and digital transformation projects impacting commercial underwriting activities
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