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Senior Underwriter, Credit

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Westfield Specialty International Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Description
Key Accountabilities & Role Requirements:

  • Perform detailed credit assessments of corporates, financial institutions, sovereigns and sub-sovereigns across global markets.
  • Structure and price credit risk insurance policies, considering counterparty creditworthiness and macroeconomic conditions.
  • Scrutinise transactions structures for various asset classes (including collateral, covenants, cashflow modelling and commercial aspects).
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of internal credit rating models/methodologies and risk scoring for obligors.
  • Monitor and reassess credit risk exposure within the existing portfolio, recommending mitigation actions where necessary.
  • Contribute to syndicate business planning by analysing market trends, industry sectors, and geopolitical developments.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Claims, Actuarial, DUA and other support functions within Westfield, as well as reinsurance brokers and reinsurers.
  • Maintain and develop strong relationships with brokers and clients, to support origination and retention of quality business.
  • Ensure compliance with all necessary company, Syndicate, Lloyd's and external regulatory (FCA, PRA) requirements, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing.

Skills & Competencies Required

  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with a strong commercial focus.
  • Ability to articulate complex credit issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • High proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and relevant data tools.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative underwriting environment.
  • Sound judgment and proactive approach to problem-solving and portfolio risk management.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years' experience in credit analysis, corporate banking, credit risk underwriting and/or accountancy (or equivalent roles).
  • Strong background in financial statement analysis, transaction structures, and/or sovereign/country risk assessment.
  • Ideally, experience underwriting or analysing risks in both emerging and developed markets.
  • Familiarity with Lloyd's market operations and CPR product lines is desirable.
  • Ideally, degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field; accountancy qualification, CFA or similar preferred.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. #wspi
About Us
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.

About The Team
Westfield Specialty International Culture
Our culture is centred around three core values:
Excellence
, focused on high performance, agility and embracing change;
Ambition
, where inquisitiveness, challenge and a bold approach is encouraged; and
Collaboration
, delivering shared goals through collective expertise,diversity of thoughtand transparency. All three are underpinned by
Reward & Recognition,
where people are supported & respected, and success is celebrated.
Equal Opportunity Employer
United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.